"Intriguing mystery with great characters."

Jessica Crawford is getting over a divorce and enjoying herself for the first time in a long time, especially when it comes to dating. But that's about to change. She doesn't know that by helping out a friend, she's going to attract a killer's attention.

Cole Rawling is smooth and cool, just like his writing style that attracts people to him. Under his cool exterior, he's burning for Jessica. However, he knows if he doesn't play it just right, he'll lose her forever.

Troy Avery is a skilled killer on a mission to make those who taunt his existence pay with their lives.

These three people's lives intertwine in ways that none could ever have imagined. Now, the clock is ticking to see who will win it all.

By knowing the identity of the killer from the start, you get to see all sides of the story. You become involved with all of the characters and all the aspects of their lives. A good book that I enjoyed.

Reviewed by Melissa Huston
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 10, 2004

Summary

He preys on a certain type of woman...smart, successful, professional, the kind who doesn't realize how vulnerable she is until it's too late. The last terrifying sight she sees is the face of a ruthless serial killer...

As the San Francisco Herald's popular relationship expert—the "Love Doctor"—Jessica Crawford has her own opinions about what kind of man is compelled to brutally murder successful woman. After the killings begin, she decides to use her nationally syndicated column to profile this Lady Killer. As the reporter on the story, journalist Cole Rawlings fears that Jessica's articles may make her the next victim. He's seen up close what this man is capable of and soon, so has Jessica...because the latest victim is her best friend...

Now, as a ruthless psychopath strikes close to home, turning every corner, every haunt, every connection into something she can no longer trust, Jessica is playing a deadly game with a cold-blooded killer who is already one stop ahead...