Private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are hired to defend a man accused of burglary in Wrightsburg, Virginia. The situation escalates when a local woman is found murdered in a manner that mirrors the signature methods of a notorious historical serial killer. As more bodies appear, each crime scene mimics a different famous murderer from the past, such as the Zodiac Killer or Ted Bundy. King and Maxwell work with local police to track a meticulous adversary who uses a clock as a countdown for each execution. While hunting the killer, the duo uncovers secrets involving the wealthy Battle family, whose internal conflicts and hidden history are linked to the violence terrorizing the town.
This book is for readers who enjoy procedural mysteries and the technical details of criminal investigations. It appeals to those interested in the history of real-world serial killers and the psychological profiles of copycat offenders. Readers walk away with a complex puzzle involving forensic evidence, small-town power dynamics, and a detailed look at the investigative methods used to link disparate crimes. The story provides a logic-driven search for a killer who turns historical violence into a structured competition with the law.
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
