THE SNOWMAN
Prequel to the Detective Quaid Mysteries
Book #4
Prequel to the Detective Quaid Mysteries
Book #4
Detective Steven Quaid's first case as a rookie.
It takes a true artist to pursue his victims in the art of seduction, and Stowy Jenkins is no exception, especially with blood as his medium.
Dark crimson fluid flowed into the bucket under the table. Death accepted Stone’s masterpiece with open arms.
The staccato clicks of Stone's trusty Nikon punctuated Maggy’s last moments.
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Little by little, he added the formaldehyde to the viscous mixture, stirring it vigorously. Dipping his brush into its freshness, he began painting. Swirls, splattered droplets, and elongated dribbles soon filled the canvas. Waves of joy rose up from his deepest being, and a sense of satisfaction overwhelmed him. This creation will be my best. The addition of formaldehyde will keep the red as vibrant as the fountain of blood gushing from my Maggie May.
A maniacal laugh broke the silence. “Rouge d’Amour will be the star of my masterpiece! It will leave art lovers and critics breathless.”
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The Snowman
is a prequel to
Light is a fleeting moment in the frozen north that is Alaska. Although the sun shines brightly during the Summer Solstice, Detective Steven Quaid struggles to hold on to what he holds dear during life's darkest moments, his love for family, and professional achievement. Will a murderous stalker, a self-proclaimed Lucifer resurrected, or insidious obsession prove more powerful than this dedicated detective? Four separate life-threatening situations. One determined man.
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I love stories set in blizzards! You excerpt was excellent. This story sounds gritty.
ReplyDeleteLOL, that's right you do love when weather influences the situation! Love that!
DeleteThose knivse may be getting a workout soon
ReplyDeleteVery soon! I just want to know what my neighbors thought while I sprayed red coloring on the snow to take a picture of my favorite knife for the cover. LOL
DeleteWell, now, that was just dirty! After reading that excerpt, I immediately popped over to Amazon to buy the prequel, and it wasn't there! Dirty, dirty, dirty! (But I still like ya...)
ReplyDeleteHey Susan, sorry, didn't mean to do that, I was just so thrilled to have created the cover for the story. A little snow, red coloring, and my favorite knife and there you have it! I just hope the publisher likes it....
DeleteI'm just messing with ya. The publisher will LOVE it.
DeleteChilling! Looks like a good read for the winter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nick, I hope it's a hit!
DeleteIt sounds fantastic. Very nice cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, your new book looks fantastic, I can't wait to read it, and I did love Susan's review! She's too funny!
DeleteWonderful Yolanda! I was gripped the whole way through!
ReplyDeleteYour line by line edit worked wonders! Thank you!
DeleteNice. I like starting a thriller with the perp's POV. All t hat winter makes me cold.
ReplyDeleteJust perfect for the east though! He's a mean one, this perp!
DeleteOh my, that's a chilling excerpt. A serial killer that considers himself an artist.
ReplyDeleteCover looks good. Immediately lets you know the genre.
Sia McKye Over Coffee
This story sounds chilling in more than one way. The excerpt certainly draws me in.
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Tossing It Out
I agree with the others, chilling. It's like peeking at a terrible thing, not watching to watch, but not being able to stop yourself. You've really entered his mind, Yolanda. I believed every word he said. Chilling, indeed.
ReplyDeleteOoh what a great excerpt! And what a great setting. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrifying portrayal of a serial killer. Well done!
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