HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE PERSON SLEEPING NEXT TO YOU?
Cate Abbott finds herself trapped in a violent marriage, worsened by the fact that her husband, Orlin Joshua "O.J." Abbott, is a police officer. As a series of strangled female bodies surface in her small Southern California town, each missing a personal item, it becomes evident that a serial killer is on the loose. Cate's darkest fear points to her husband, given the striking resemblance of the victims to herself.
Beau Reynolds, a retired detective and close friend of Sheriff Shannon Sutton, enters the town to assist in solving these gruesome deaths. However, Beau harbors a secret and carries an agenda that could wreak havoc on everyone involved.
Recently released from prison, Collins Smith arrives in Perry's Creek, California, driven by a singular revenge. His quest for payback spans a long history of pain, and he's willing to resort to anything, even murder, to settle the score.
As Deputy Matt Combs, O.J.’s partner and best friend, emerges as Cate’s savior, he begins developing deep feelings for the woman. Yet, he can’t help but think about the consequences if his ulterior motives were to get out.
In this gripping domestic suspense thriller from the author of The Next Victim, the ultimate rule of survival is trust no one. As the sins of Perry’s Creek residents collide and unfold, buckle up and hang on… this mystery won’t be solved ’til death.
Cutter Slagle is the author of three collections of short suspense stories, A Motive for Murder, Another Motive for Murder, and A Final Motive for Murder, as well as the full length novels, The Next Victim and 'Til Death. Currently, his work is exclusively available digitally on Kindle.
In addition to fiction, Cutter blogs regularly and writes an LGBTQIA+ column for Rage Monthly magazine. A native of Ohio, he now lives in San Diego, CA. Learn more at www.cutterslagle.com.