Plot

When a pathologist-turned-author publishes a novel about the true case of a serial killer still at large, he inadvertently inspires the murderer to kill again.

Chicago's chief medical examiner Dr William Palmer (Rutger Hauer) uses his experience to pen a best-selling novel based on the grisly murders of a real-life serial killer. In the book, the culprit is brought to justice, but in real life he was never found. So when Palmer's editor disappears, leaving only a severed finger behind, it seems that the psychopath might have decided to return to his murderous ways. It is now a race against the clock, with Palmer using every trick in the book in a desperate attempt to track down the killer before further body parts start turning up.—Anonymous

Former chief medical examiner Dr. William Palmer (Rutger Hauer) is now the best selling author of "Bone Daddy." Based on a series of grisly murders he once investigated, the horrific story has an added twist. In the book, the murderer is tracked down and brought to justice, but in reality the serial killer was never caught. Infuriated by Palmer's success, the once dormant serial killer strikes again and this time it is the author's agent. With the serial killer back in action, it is now up to Palmer to catch him before the killer claims his next victim.—Anonymous

Former chief medical examiner for the city of Chicago Dr William Palmer (Rutger Hauer) is now a best-selling writer. 'Bone Daddy' his latest thriller is based on a series of grisly murders the pathologist once investigated. Re-told in graphic detail the horrific story has one added twist. In the book the murderer is tracked down and brought to justice - in truth the serial killer was never caught. When the author's agent fails to show at the book's press launch Palmer pays a visit to his hotel room and is stunned when all he finds is a severed finger - a calling card that tells him the psychopath who eluded him years before is back and ready to strike again.—Anonymous

Doctor Palmer (Rutger Hauer), a former pathologist, wrote a fictional book based on his real cases. In the book, the madman gets caught, but in reality, he is still uncaught. After the book is released, Palmer's editor is kidnapped. Palmer soon is sent a present containing a page of his book, and a bone from his editor. Together with the Police, Palmer tries to find his editor, who might still be alive. In addition, his own son becomes one of the main suspects.—Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>