The body of a brutally murdered young woman is found in an abandoned house in Los Angeles. The skin was flayed from the face of the naked victim tied to two wooden posts - while he was still alive. A strange double cross was carved into the back of his neck - the mark of the psychopath who became known as the Crusader Killer. However, this is impossible, since the crusader was captured and executed two years ago. Maybe one of his followers did it? Or will homicide detective Robert Hunter be forced to face the unthinkable? Could the real crusader still be lurking out there, taunting Hunter, who is unable to catch him? Robert Hunter and his green-eared companion find themselves in a nightmare beyond imagination...