Bodies stack up in a small, Southern California town, as a serial killer strangles young women. The ultimate rule of survival becomes clear: trust no one. Clues left by the killer's choice of victims remain unnoticed until Cate Abbott unearths something crucial. She is sure she knows just who the monster really is, but will anyone believe her? It's true that secrets don't stay buried for long, as a stranger's revenge, an ex-detective with a plan, and a past murder all collide, proving that digging up some secrets can be deadly.
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.
I picked up a copy of this book from the publisher. My first thought was, "Okay, another great suspense mystery by Cutter." I was blown away. The book is so much more than what I anticipated. Cutter Slagle has raised the who-done-it bar once more. Without giving any spoilers, this plot twists the reader into a guessing game as to who the murderer is with each chapter. Definitely a page-turner! Definitely a "Must Read" for those who love murder mystery novels!