In a decaying metropolis gripped by fear, a new killer rises—not as a copycat of Jigsaw, but as a self-proclaimed messiah. Known only as The Shepherd, this prophet of pain has reimagined John Kramer’s legacy into a religious crusade, judging not only individuals but humanity itself. His intricate traps are more than tests—they’re sermons carved in blood, meant to transform or destroy.
FBI profiler Helena Doyle, a survivor of a trap from five years ago, is brought back into the field when a series of ritualistic murders point to something darker than any of the Jigsaw copycats before. With a cult of devoted followers behind him, The Shepherd turns the city into a sanctuary of suffering. As Helena unravels his twisted theology, she realizes the final revelation might demand a sacrifice far greater than she ever imagined.
