After a particularly dangerous kidnapping case (DYING
BREATH), in which psychic Lucinda Sloan played a major part
in safely retrieving the victim, she is being interviewed
on an early morning television show. Unfortunately, a
psychopath is watching and fixates on Lucinda's bright red
lipstick. This man has recently been released from prison
after thirty-five years for accidentally killing his
mother. However, before killing his mother, he had killed
and slaughtered numerous women and was never caught.
After so many years the police case on his victims has
grown cold, and it is assumed the killer died or moved
on. But, he's baaaack, and fascinated by bright red
lipstick.
Lucinda is dragged into the killer's pernicious game when
she finds the mutilated body of Detective Randall Barakat's
estranged wife. Clues as to the next killing are left
near the body, and they are meant for Lucinda to follow.
The clock is ticking on a deadly contest where there can
only be one winner.
DEAD BEFORE DARK is a tautly told, evenly paced, blood-
chilling thriller from beginning to end. The villain is a
vile, twisted individual who truly loves his handiwork, and
appreciates Lucinda's intelligence. Lucinda Sloan is a
worthy opponent -- it's too bad she will have to die.
This is a first class tale written by an equally first
class author. "Beach reading" doesn't get any better than
this one.
After thirty-five years in prison, he is
free to commit the same twisted atrocities that once made
him as notorious as the Zodiac Killer and Jack the Ripper.
Now, at last, his moment has come...
The Nightmare
Begins...
For renowned psychic Lucinda Sloan, fame is a
double-edged sword. Through her television appearances,
she helps police capture America's most elusive serial
killers. Unfortunately, she also catches the eye of the
Night Watchman. Once this madman learns that
Lucinda 'sees' murders after they're committed, it's time
to play...
And The Fear Never Ends.
The first victim is
someone she knows - a personal shock that brings Lucinda
closer to her ex-lover, Detective Randall Barakat. Then a
second murder in Chicago, and a third in Denver, makes her
realize that the Night Watchman is toying with her. Each
victim wears a wristwatch...each watch bears a
message...and each message is a warning for Lucinda that
her time is up - and soon she'll be next to die...
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