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The vicious attacks of a serial rapist-killer have
gone largely unnoticed. But the accidental discovery
of the body of his latest victim brings wide media
attention.
When reporter Lisa Anders sees a man shot to death
only a few feet from her, she becomes terrified.
The man was killed by accident; she was the intended
target because she can identify the killer, the same
man who attacked her seven years ago.
With the help of Todd Hallster, an ex-cop, and LAPD's
Lt. Parker, Lisa tracks down the killer and he's taken
into custody. But the killer proves to be extremely
rich and powerful. And in court, it all boils down to
Lisa's word against his. In the end, it's up to a jury.
However the jury decides, Lisa knows she remains
at risk. For if he goes free, he'll want to tie up loose
ends. If convicted, he has ample funds to extract revenge.
Fast paced action at its best, and a wrap with a double twist you'll enjoy.
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From A Review
The premise of Lisa's story is as real as the headlines in today's newspaper. How she deals with the situation certainly held my interest through to the last page. Her chance meeting with a genuine hero in disguise was nicely set up. (I must say, I like the recent trend towards "big" heroes - just a personal quirk.) The characters were well developed, believable, and engaging...
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I believe the price a woman may pay as a consequence of being raped is much too high. This is a story of such a woman. She was raped at a young age, yet has managed to build a positive lifestyle, something many young victims are unable to do.
To this murky stew, I've added a serial rapist-killer who now wants her dead so she'd can't testify against him. And an ex-cop who is as determined as she is to stop the man.
I like the results. I hope you also enjoy it.
Bob McElwain
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Other Tales By Bob
Strike Terror - Kate wants to know why Nick attacked a sniper without a weapon, and she means to see the story printed. Nick tries to duck her, then finds they are irrevocably linked in a desperate effort to survive. Their only hope lies in discovering the true purpose of the terrorists determined to destroy them. A fast-paced no-stopping page-turner. more...
Blackmail - Terri Delaney knows Jack Collier will do whatever needs doing to end the blackmail that treatens her career in television. But she also knows it may not be enough. A who-done-it with a twist that will surprise you. more...
Those Who Betray - Initially, Eva Starling, a noted economist, only needs answers from Mark Rippet to questions about how his dad went bankrupt. When they realize their lives are at risk because she asked them, other questions overwhelm. And survival becomes the primary goal. Fast paced action at its best. more...
Fatal Games (Pageant Press, 1989)
Out of print just now, but soon to be available from ActionTales.com
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