Psychologist and Manhattan radio host Susan Chandler begins a series of broadcasts focusing on women who disappear and are later found dead. Her investigation centers on a specific ring inscribed with a possessive message, linked to a suspect who stalks lonely women aboard luxury cruise ships. As Susan interviews guests and solicits tips from callers, she inadvertently signals to the killer that she is uncovering his pattern. The narrative tracks her attempt to identify the predator before he can isolate his next target, shifting between Susan’s professional inquiries and the killer’s calculated movements.
Fans of suspense and procedural mysteries read this for the methodical puzzle of identifying a hidden antagonist within a social circle. The story provides a detailed look at how a predator uses charm and anonymity to entrap victims. Readers finish the book with a clear understanding of the tension between public personas and private obsessions, following a plot driven by immediate physical danger and forensic clues. It serves those who enjoy urban thrillers where the protagonist's professional expertise becomes the primary tool for survival.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1998
- Language
- EN
