Book excerpt: In 1986, detective Gail Jensen believed she destroyed the most notorious serial killer in New York City history, "the Black Dagger Killer". It is now the year, 1999. New York City is preparing for its greatest New Year's celebration ever. The arrival of the new millennium. Thought to be dead, François Dubont, "the Black Dagger Killer" has returned to New York City. Dubont's purpose is to recover a diary from his ancestor that will grant him immortality. Once again, Gail Jensen is assigned to stop the "Black Dagger Killer". Only this time, the clock is running out for Jensen and New York City.