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The Peeper
Elliott Cash is an unlikely hero, a lonely young man who makes “friends” through dorm windows under the cover of darkness.
One night Elliott sees too much. The brutal murder of his special “friend.” He wants to tell the police, but what if they arrest him—or worse? In a foolish act of heroism, he attracts the cops’ attention. And the killer’s. Detectives Sam Fullerton and Kay Kendall don’t trust the young man’s vague story. Then reality shatters their perceptions and their lives.
The Peeper offers fast-paced action on a South Carolina campus. It contains adult situations and language.
One night Elliott sees too much. The brutal murder of his special “friend.” He wants to tell the police, but what if they arrest him—or worse? In a foolish act of heroism, he attracts the cops’ attention. And the killer’s. Detectives Sam Fullerton and Kay Kendall don’t trust the young man’s vague story. Then reality shatters their perceptions and their lives.
The Peeper offers fast-paced action on a South Carolina campus. It contains adult situations and language.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2010
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About the author
Jim Christopher
3 booksDr. Jim Christopher was appointed Head of Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School in the Spring of 2012. Prior to coming to KGMS, Dr. Christopher was Head of Somersfield Academy, a pre-primary to Grade 10 Montessori and IB/MYP school in Devonshire Bermuda. Over his career, Jim has served as Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Independent Schools and the Canadian Educational Standards Institute for nine years; was Head of Weston School, a school for underachieving and learning disabled students, in Montreal; and, had a long and successful career in the public education system in Ontario Canada where he was a teacher, elementary and secondary Principal, and ultimately Superintendent of Schools in a large rural school district.
Dr. Christopher is a graduate in Honours History from Trinity College at the University of Toronto; has a Bachelor of Education in History; a Masters in Curriculum; and his doctorate in educational administration. Jim Christopher is the author of numerous books and articles on European and North American History; Gifted Education; strategic planning; independent school governance; and, the effective use of technology in schools.
Dr. Christopher, and his wife, Rheanne Stevens, moved from Bermuda to North Vancouver, British Columbia in the summer of 2012 with their two sons, Morgan and Quinn
Dr. Christopher is a graduate in Honours History from Trinity College at the University of Toronto; has a Bachelor of Education in History; a Masters in Curriculum; and his doctorate in educational administration. Jim Christopher is the author of numerous books and articles on European and North American History; Gifted Education; strategic planning; independent school governance; and, the effective use of technology in schools.
Dr. Christopher, and his wife, Rheanne Stevens, moved from Bermuda to North Vancouver, British Columbia in the summer of 2012 with their two sons, Morgan and Quinn
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December 2, 2013
It’s rare that an author, or pair of authors, in this case, can bring to life a character who seems quite hopelessly repugnant in the first scenes of a novel, and yet turn him around through deft revelations to swing wide through a character arc into a downright hero.
Mr. Christopher and Ms. Vidler have accomplished such a feat, and in The Peeper, their combined effort psychological thriller, they hooked me from the beginning.
Someone’s watching and then murdering young coeds. This someone happened to cross the path of young, intellectually challenged Elliott Cash, who habitually hangs around the outsides of dorm rooms to peep inside. During one of his usual stints, Elliot hears and is horribly close to the abduction and murder of a young girl he knows. Afraid to intervene, he hides and runs away. But later, curiosity draws him to the scene of the murder, where he tries to say goodbye and offer his apologies to the deceased.
Simple of mind and pure of heart, this young man longs to be important. He speaks to an inner personality—Jeremy—who is quite bolder and frankly, crueler, than Elliot. Jeremy drives him, befriends him, and scolds him. But nothing can stop Elliott’s desire to help the police, and maybe one day even be deputized.
Little does he know, the events that roll out in this gripping thriller indeed do draw him into a dangerous net, where his staunch heart and good spirit help him save a young girl’s life.
Written in a smooth and engaging style, The Peeper is highly a recommended thriller.
Mr. Christopher and Ms. Vidler have accomplished such a feat, and in The Peeper, their combined effort psychological thriller, they hooked me from the beginning.
Someone’s watching and then murdering young coeds. This someone happened to cross the path of young, intellectually challenged Elliott Cash, who habitually hangs around the outsides of dorm rooms to peep inside. During one of his usual stints, Elliot hears and is horribly close to the abduction and murder of a young girl he knows. Afraid to intervene, he hides and runs away. But later, curiosity draws him to the scene of the murder, where he tries to say goodbye and offer his apologies to the deceased.
Simple of mind and pure of heart, this young man longs to be important. He speaks to an inner personality—Jeremy—who is quite bolder and frankly, crueler, than Elliot. Jeremy drives him, befriends him, and scolds him. But nothing can stop Elliott’s desire to help the police, and maybe one day even be deputized.
Little does he know, the events that roll out in this gripping thriller indeed do draw him into a dangerous net, where his staunch heart and good spirit help him save a young girl’s life.
Written in a smooth and engaging style, The Peeper is highly a recommended thriller.
September 5, 2010
Jim Christopher served many years on the Greenville South Carolina Police Department, and retired as a Captain to open his own security and investigative firm. He was urged by lawmakers to join the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, SLED. He retired from SLED as a Major and held many positions, he was second in command to Chief Robert Stewart when he retired. After September 11th 2001, he was asked to come back as Director of Homeland Security for South Carolina. A Marine, he continues to stand for what’s right and any chance he gets, he consults on unsolved murders.
Ellis Vidler, co-author, is an editor and has publish a novel Haunting Refrain. Coupled with Jim Christopher, that have an amazing talent and they have created unforgettable characters in their novel just published, THE PEEPER. Ellis is a friend I met through the S.C. chapter of ‘Sisters in Crime’, a national organization where she has served as President many times. Ellis has taught creative writing at a local college, and before her retirement did technical writing and editing for corporations.
This marvelous book is offered exclusively by Amazon. Written by Jim Christopher and Ellis Vidler. I loved this book!!!! Jim and Ellis have an incredible talent for telling a story, and believe me this is a STORY! You won’t be disappointed…a GREAT READ!
Ellis Vidler, co-author, is an editor and has publish a novel Haunting Refrain. Coupled with Jim Christopher, that have an amazing talent and they have created unforgettable characters in their novel just published, THE PEEPER. Ellis is a friend I met through the S.C. chapter of ‘Sisters in Crime’, a national organization where she has served as President many times. Ellis has taught creative writing at a local college, and before her retirement did technical writing and editing for corporations.
This marvelous book is offered exclusively by Amazon. Written by Jim Christopher and Ellis Vidler. I loved this book!!!! Jim and Ellis have an incredible talent for telling a story, and believe me this is a STORY! You won’t be disappointed…a GREAT READ!
November 7, 2010
"The Peeper" is a solid murder mystery related in an easy style with an engaging plot. The setting is well-described, the characters are plausible, and the good guys are likable. Despite a couple of logical flaws and some occasionally stilted dialogue, this is an excellent book because the strong story and characters keep the reader involved. I enjoyed some of the technical details pertaining to investigative work, because I worked briefly as an investigator myself, but the book never gets bogged down in technique. I particularly enjoyed the use of the "unreliable witness" as a dramatic device. The pace of the story picks up dramatically a little over halfway through the book, and I found "The Peeper" hard to put down at that point.
May 7, 2011
What would you do if you witnessed a murder and couldn't tell the police about it? Why? Because you're doing something illegal while you're watching. Fast, fun read. I'm a sucker for screwed up heroes, so Sam worked for me. And Elliott is an unlikely hero. Great writing team. I enjoyed the book immensely.
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August 18, 2010I learned that writing with a veteran cop is fun and a challenge. We went back and forth on a few things but he's really easy to work with.
The Peeper is about a lonely young man who finds "friends" through dorm windows. One night he witnesses a brutal murder. But how can he tell the cops without getting in trouble himself? Detectives Kay Kendall and Sam Fullerton have a hard time believing the story that finally comes out, but those 12 days changed everyone's life.
I love this book, but then, I'm one of the authors.
The Peeper is about a lonely young man who finds "friends" through dorm windows. One night he witnesses a brutal murder. But how can he tell the cops without getting in trouble himself? Detectives Kay Kendall and Sam Fullerton have a hard time believing the story that finally comes out, but those 12 days changed everyone's life.
I love this book, but then, I'm one of the authors.
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