A New York Times Bestselling Author The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge for Dr. Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare, because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. The terms are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide, or to fight -- but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all.