"Meet Jessica Johnson, a brilliant twenty-six-year-old architectural designer, recently promoted to partner at Harrison & Colby Architectural Designs. Her groundbreaking project in Europe cements her status, but success comes at a grave cost. In her hometown of Timberlake, VA, a series of brutal murders target young, accomplished black women. Jessica's best friend, Dana, a dedicated Homicide Detective, and her partner Nick Cortez lead the investigation.

Just as they make progress, they uncover a chilling truth: the killer is among them, and Jessica is next on the list. Abducted by the charming yet deranged killer, who turns out to be Jessica's recent colleague, she realizes her idyllic life is a facade. As the twisted game unfolds, Jessica faces a fight for survival, with time ticking away. 'Deadly Encounter' is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the high stakes of success, where Jessica must navigate the shadows of her own achievements to outsmart a relentless serial killer."