The novel unfolds in the tranquil city of Dahab, which suddenly turns into a city engulfed in fear after rumors of a killer targeting women spread quickly. He is soon dubbed the 'Butcher of Dahab'. The story begins with a report filed by 'Nada' about the disappearance of her American friend, trying to collaborate with Lt. 'Asim', overcoming the memories of a complex and tumultuous relationship that once united them.