Never Text A Stranger

by Marta Sprout

Short story: Careful. Texting the wrong person could cost you. Stunned by the murder of his friend, police chief Jude Coulton never thought the case would unravel his life nor that his son would hold a frightening secret.

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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.