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Book Blurb

Devon James is on the run from a killer who has been hunting her for years. When she discovers the murdered bodies of two co-workers, Devon knows it is time to run again. But before she can run, the police arrive and take her in for questioning.

Jordan Salinger is a Pittsburgh homicide detective on leave after a hostage standoff left her with a bullet wound in her shoulder and an even bigger hole in her heart. When she is called in by her partner to help with an uncooperative witness, Jordan has no idea that the woman holds the key to the murders and to her salvation.

With the murderer stalking them at every turn, can Devon and Jordan overcome the horrors that haunt them in time to save each other?

 

Book Review

This is a magnificent thriller. Additionally, the two main characters have such depth and are both battling hidden demons as to be dramatically delightful partners. Set in and around Pittsburgh, PA, this passionate couple more than holds its own against one of the slimiest villains I have read about in quite some time. Additionally, the family and police folks highlighted provided a solid anchor and support group, so a glimmer of hope was never completely crushed by the human wolf predator. This is a murder mystery fan's delicious indulgence. Glorious!

Jordan Salinger, currently on indefinite leave from the Pittsburgh police department's homicide division, is still inching her way back to full health. This has been greatly aided by her German shepherd companion Max and her mom. Her nightmares and feelings of guilt after the death of two fellow cops and one young boy seem to rise and recede, but her self-doubt and guilt appear to be burned into her soul. However, she does accept a request to come and interrogate a witness and possible suspect in a gory double homicide. Jordan was and still is an accomplished profiler and her former partner, now a lieutenant, gently requested and cajoled Jordan into coming down to the station. Then things get really sticky. Incredible!

Devon James, at least that is what she is calling herself now, thought she had finally out-maneuvered her stalker. However, when she gets to her job a little late once again because of her bus being off schedule, she finds the diner locked up. Very untypical. Her heart sinks to her boots as she is fearful she is going to find things terribly wrong. When her worst fears are realized she tries to blast through the crowd and run away. However, the police have already arrived. Down at the police station, Devon does her best to wheedle out of her first and second interviews, but she finally opens up a little shedding some light onto her astounding story, when Jordan comes to interview her. The dies have been cast and Devon tries once again to shore up allies in her life and death struggle. Devon is one of the most inventive survivors I have ever read about. I was on her and Jordan's side right from the git-go!

The good folks in this story project really solid and warm feelings. On the reverse, the bad dudes only keep getting uglier as things progress. Whereas that might have presented a too pure vanilla situation, I found that it only heightened things in a manner that kept me glued to my seat. I cannot imagine anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery not being floored and amazed by this book. It is also a really fabulous yarn about some totally fascinating people. This is not to be missed. Brilliant!

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novel, 264 pages/79911 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	01-March-2014
Price	$9.99 ebook, $16.95 paperback, $19.99 bundle
Buy Link	http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/9781626390898e.html