A series of bloody ritualistic murders terrifies even seasoned Parisian police officers. A cannibalistic maniac is on the loose in the city, devouring the flesh of his victims. Is he an autistic psychopath, a sadistic pervert, or a follower of primitive cults? Theories abound, but none lead to the solution of the sinister mystery. Zhanna Krulewska, an experienced investigating judge and a beautiful woman, has personal reasons for accepting the killer's challenge. Her search for the truth will take her across the ocean, through Nicaragua and Guatemala, and into the depths of the Argentine swamps. Here, in the heart of the Forest of the Dead, she will discover the true source of Evil.