The trial is a circus. The judge is a puppet. And the monster is still pulling the strings.

For years, Angel has been a ghost, changing her name and her life to outrun the shadow of the man the media calls "The Dollmaster." Now, he is finally in the dock. The world is watching, hungry for the gruesome details of the house where victims were turned into living dolls.

They think the trial is the end. He knows it’s just the sequel. As Angel takes the stand, she realizes the terrifying truth: He isn't defending himself. He’s choreographing the proceedings. Every witness is a pawn. Every word is a coded message meant only for her. When a bombshell revelation shatters the case, Angel realizes she must break his hold on the courtroom—or become his final masterpiece.