Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This intriguing original fiction focuses on the attempts of two dedicated detectives seeking to arrest and bring to justice a sociopath whose correspondence details a litany of grisly murders. The reader is introduced to aPhoenixa through the criminalas vividly written recollection of the killing of a defenseless cat. Finding the act exhilarating and sexually stimulating, Phoenix quickly adjusts the target from animals to humans. Addicted to the power of determining who lives and who dies, Phoenix feels no remorse for randomly taking lives. Assigned to bring a halt to the string of murders are Marcus and Leslie, two experienced and relentless detectives who are dogged in approach. Taking great delight in toying with the pursuers, Phoenix leaves very thorough yet puzzling notes from the murders, which typically stretch the limits of Marcusa and Leslieas imaginations. A classic good-versus-evil tale augmented by a delightful and fascinating cat and mouse game.