In turn of the century Europe, Jack the Ripper stalks the streets of London and the city of Paris marvels at a new spectacle: the Eiffel Tower. As visitors are drawn to glimpse this centrepiece in an exhibit of wonderful scientific creation, another momentous gathering is taking place in the historic city.
Twelve of the greatest European detectives have gathered in the city to dicuss their most famous cases and debate the nature of mysery. When one is found viciously murdered, however, the symposium becomes an elite task force dedicated to solving the outrage.
For a young apprentice policeman, Sigmund Salvatorio, this is a chance to realize the dream of working with some of the finest criminologists to ever practice their art. But as, one by one, members of the committee fall prey to the mysterious killer, the dream becomes a shocking nightmare...
