Teagan ORourke has always loved murder mysteries. In her job as a court reporter, she has written official records for dozens of real-life murders. Shes slapped evidence stickers on crime scene photos. Shes listened to hours of chilling testimony. But shes never known the smell of death. And she never thought she might be a victim. Until now. A young police officer is murdered just inches away from her and then a man calling himself a serial killer starts leaving Teagan notes, signing each with the name of a different murderer from her favorite mystery novels. Panicked, Teagan turns to her friend Max Kennedy. Max longs for more than friendship with Teagan, but he fears shell never trust someone with a past like his. He wonders how much of Gods tough love he can take before he gives up on love completely. And he wonders if hell be able to keep Teagan alive long enough to find out. As Teagan, Max and Teagans police officer father race to track down the elusive killer, they each know they could be the next victim. Desperate to save those she loves, Teagan battles fears that once haunted her in childhood. Nothing seems to stop this obsessed murderer. No matter what she does, he seems to be getting closer ...
