Synopses & Reviews
The brutal murders of three young boys paralyze the citizens of Platte City, Nebraska. What's worse is the grim realization that the man recently executed for the crimes was a copycat. When Sheriff Nick Morrelli is called to the scene of another grisly murder, it becomes clear that the real predator is still at large, waiting to kill again.
Morrelli understands the urgency of the case terrorizing his community, but it's the experienced eye of FBI criminal profiler Maggie O'Dell that pinpoints the true nature of the evil behind the killingsa revelation made all the more horrific when Morrelli's own nephew goes missing.
Maggie understands something else: the killer is enjoying himself, relishing his ability to stay one step ahead of her, making this case more personal by the hour. Because out there, watching, is a killer with a heart of pure and perfect evil.
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As a deranged killer terrorizes a small, Nebraska community, all evidence points to a recently executed serial killer. FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell discovers that a man was executed for murders he didn't commit and that the real killer is still on the loose. Reissue.
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A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava released on Jul 22, 2008 is available now for purchase.
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"O'Dell could be Reacher's long-lost twin." --Lee ChildRediscover where it all began for Maggie O'Dell in this intense thriller by New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava.On July 17, a convicted serial killer, Ronald Jeffreys was executed for three heinous murders. He went to his grave with a terrible truth no one would listen to.Three months later another body is found killed in the same style as Jeffreys' victims.Sheriff Nick Morelli knows he isn't equipped to handle the killer who is terrorizing his small Nebraska community. He's grateful when the FBI sends one of their best criminal profilers, special agent Maggie O'Dell. Maggie quickly recognizes this is someone who has killed before.When another victim is found dead and a third kidnapped, Nick and Maggie realize they're running out of time. And the terrible truth becomes clear. Ronald Jeffreys may have been convicted of crimes he didn't commit.Originally published in 2000"Meet Kava's FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell. But beware--it could be the start of a new addiction." --Peterborough Evening Telegraph, UK "Kava's writing is reminiscent of Patricia Cornwell in her prime." --Mystery Ink"This debut thriller pumps the suspense out. Maggie is gutsy and appealing as an FBI agent facing constant danger." --Library Journal"Kava proves her mastery of the thriller." --BookPage
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The first four books in Kava's "New York Times"-bestselling Maggie O'Dell series are now reissued with striking new cover art. Alex Kava has crafted . . . a winning character in Agent O'Dell.--"Washington Post Book World." Reissue.