Never Text a Stranger

by Marta Sprout

Police chief Jude Coulton faces the toughest challenge of his career when the heartbreaking murder of his friend, Tyler Nelson, ends up putting his job and his family in jeopardy. A teenage girl texts a stranger and turns up missing while is son hides a secret. In a frantic race against time, Jude risks it all to find the killer who left a trail of blood and bodies from Washington State to San Diego, California.

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First published June 1, 2011

About the author

That I write thrillers is no surprise for those who know me. When not writing, I love skiing big mountains, SCUBA diving, and snorkeling with 40’ whale sharks.

I teach at the police academy and have done training scenarios with SWAT. The cord that binds us is the pursuit of justice and protecting the innocent. Being an advocate for others came as a result of one incident that rocked my world. As a teen, I drove to Hollywood long before sunrise. After becoming hopelessly lost, I parked near a driveway in a gated community to read a map. Arriving home later that night, I spotted that driveway on the news. It was Sharon Tate’s home. I’d been there just before the bodies were discovered.

Today, writing thrillers gives us all a safe way to unravel why some are violent, to honor the brave, and to wonder what you or I would do in the shoes of a hero.