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The ending to After the Killings "was such a surprise that it took me a couple of days to wrap my head around it" (Amazon review).Tracey Lauch, a retired judge and philanthropist, is unaware that his past as a serial killer is catching up with him.He has happily settled into his new life in Sicily with his wife, Charlotte. They have everything to look forward to, an active social life, a beautifully restored home, and most of all, a much-anticipated baby daughter.The future could not look better.Meanwhile, Penelope Huber has worked the Parking Lot Strangler case since she discovered the first victim in a dark, downtown parking lot.Sixteen years later, she is still chasing the elusive killer. She flouts protocol when she retires from the Raleigh Police Department and sets up a "war room" at home. But what will happen when her lapse of judgment is exposed?The final twists and turns in the investigation and Charlotte's fascination with the case uncover the catastrophic truth that devastates everyone...In this compelling story, the impact of Tracey's murders is revealed - and he is forced to face his day of reckoning.

In this suspenseful third volume of the SPECTRUM SERIES, our serial killer is becoming careless and his killings are now personal... this is the first time his family and close friends feel the impact of his murders.This gripping story is"twisted, emotional, and impossible to put down" (Amazon review). Tracey Lauch's new social life seems perfect.For as long as he can remember, he's felt like an outsider, struggling to make connections. And living as an unknown serial killer certainly hasn't helped.But now, he and his new wife have developed a circle of friends that fulfill his need for close relationships. He's one step closer to living a "normal" life, despite the persistent cold-case investigators who refuse to give up their pursuit.Remy Martin, a renowned professor of art history and one of Tracey's new friends, bears emotional scars of her own and has developed an unusual set of rules to protect herself from further heartbreak.However, the stakes rise when she breaks her biggest rule and takes things too far. But how can she resist? She never meant to fall in love - she never meant to hurt anyone.Like Tracey, Remy can't erase her past. She must deal with the consequences of her affair, whatever the cost.A Body Washes Ashore will captivate you as it sweeps you into the heart of mortal danger.

Death in a Dark Alley is a tale of lifelong friendship, daring criminal alliance, and deceptive romantic liaison, with a killer hiding in plain sight."It is full of intrigue" (Amazon review) "The ending had me floored and I'm still not over it" (Amazon review)For Frank Tomas, life's too short for hard work and monogamy, it's all about instant gratification, even if that means breaking a few rules here and there.Isabelle Ronaldo thinks otherwise and has worked hard all her life to achieve success.But despite their differences, the pair are the best of friends.That is until they learn of each other's secrets.As they navigate through their own complex lives, Frank and Isabelle are unwittingly drawn closer to a deadly threat. The Parking Lot Strangler is still on the loose, despite the efforts of the U.S. investigators, and is at large again in Europe on another Spectrum river cruise.When their lives finally collide in the city of Strasbourg, France, one person will die, and one person will get away.A heart-stopping ride with near-unbearable suspense, Death in a Dark Alley is the second book in the SPECTRUM SERIES.

Welcome to the SPECTRUM SERIES!Judge Tracey Lauch is a man with a seemingly impeccable reputation and a brutal serial killer. The primary investigator, with a deep personal connection to his case, is relentless in her pursuit of justice. Intertwined with the murders and investigation are the poignant stories of his victims whose lives are taken and the survivors who are left with enduring scars, highlighting the long-lasting impact of his murders. The Killings Begin is the "thrilling debut to the SPECTRUM SERIES!" (Amazon review)After escaping her father's threat of an arranged marriage and settling in Madrid, Spain, Gia Delgado enters into an unconventional contract with three men she meets in a bar. In exchange for a life of luxury, she'll act as their no-strings wife, whether they want to display her in public or lead her to the bedroom. But there are vital rules: they are all bound to secrecy. And no one is allowed to fall in love. In Raleigh, North Carolina, Tracey Lauch, an eminent judge, is harboring his own secret. Haunted by his past, he kills, and after that first murder, he finds himself driven to do it again - and the Parking Lot Strangler is born. Desperate to break the cycle, he retires and flees to Europe, hoping a change of place will control his desire to kill. Gia and her friends bond as fate draws them closer to Tracey. They meet on the same river cruise through Ukraine, where this tranquil voyage delivers one unwitting victim to their death... giving rise to a new, international serial killer. The Killings Begin intertwines gripping contemporary romance with a dark, psychological twist that will leave you reaching for the next book in the series.