In the crime-ridden city of Haven, a notorious criminal known as Psycho, reborn after a failed experiment, rules the underworld. Dr. Desiree Lambert, a timid psychiatrist, takes on Psycho as a patient, unaware that the relationship will push her into darkness. Manipulated by Psycho's domination, Desiree falls for her and aids in her escape from prison. As Desiree transforms into Mania, the Queen of Haven, she abandons her former self, embracing a violent life beside Psycho. Together, they execute a plan to poison the city, leading to a dramatic showdown with Detective Stallard. The book ends in a cliffhanger with Psycho's fate uncertain.
