After Darcy Scott’s friend Nan Sheridan disappears following a response to a personal advertisement, Darcy assists the police in a high-stakes investigation of New York City's dating scene. Nan’s body is eventually discovered wearing one high-heeled shoe, a signature mark of a serial killer who lures women through classified ads. To identify the predator, Darcy poses as a lonely woman and places her own advertisement. She navigates a series of tense dates with various suspects, including a handsome architect and a television producer, while the killer watches her every move.
Readers of procedural mysteries and suspense fiction choose this title to observe the mechanics of a criminal investigation mixed with urban danger. It appeals to those interested in the risks of anonymous social interactions and the psychology of a calculated stalker. The reader walks away with a detailed look at how forensic evidence and undercover operations merge to catch a killer hiding in plain sight. It provides a specific look at the vulnerability inherent in seeking romantic connections through public forums.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1991
- Language
- EN
