Secondhand Sight

by Rocky Leonard

Overview

Dan Harper is just an ordinary guy, having an ordinary day...until he ruins his tie during lunch. When he visits a thrift store near his office for an inexpensive replacement, merely touching a secondhand tie triggers a flood of gruesome images only he can see. Are they hallucinations, or suppressed memories?

Dan desperately wants these visions to be nothing more than a product of his imagination, but soon enough, he discovers real crime scenes and murder victims. Dan can no longer ignore the unseen powers forcing him to confront the demons of his past. Dark forces prod him to seek the identity of the faceless murderer haunting his dreams.

Dan's worst fear is the suspicion he'll eventually confront the face of this brutal killer in last place he wants to look – the mirror.

This suspense thriller is a mix of police procedural with a paranormal twist.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015121988
Publisher:	Each Voice Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	421
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

John L. Leonard wrote this novel under the pen name of Rocky Leonard in honor of his father. In real life, Rocky Leonard was one of the most colorful characters you could ever want to meet. John credits his dad for the sarcastic wit and cynicism of the Robert Mercer character.
The author routinely writes articles for online publications and was interviewed on the Dennis Miller radio show. Secondhand Sight is his second novel, his first featuring Dan Harper. He has also written short stories for an anthology about animals and is working on Purgatory, the sequel to Coastal Empire, his first novel featuring detective Robert Mercer.
John holds a BBA from the University of Georgia and worked as a computer programmer for more than twenty years before becoming a writer. His writing has also been influenced by shorter stints working as a bartender, real estate investor and landlord.
He has been married to wife Lisa for twenty-two years. John is the proud father of two and grandfather of three, as well as pack leader for several wonderful dogs and one crazy cat.
Born in Savannah, John has spent most of his adult life in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. The local color in his writing is equally authentic whether the setting is a Georgia beach, downtown Atlanta, or the Appalachian foothills in north Georgia.

Editorial Reviews

What a riveting read! This book grabbed me from the first page...Leonard creates a thrilling and chilling murder mystery, with an intriguing touch of the paranormal...The threads pull together...to a harrowing climax...and in the midst of all the mayhem, people find themselves and each other...Murder mystery and paranormal fans will love this book.

Readers Favorite - Fiona I.

Leonard is a proficient storyteller with a vivid imagination and knows how to maintain an air of suspense throughout his story. The story moves at an even pace while an atmosphere of intrigue builds until the story's exciting climax. The portrayal of the characters, their interactions, emotions and descriptions of the paranormal events in the story are well written.

Pacific Book Review - Lisa Brown-Gilbert

Secondhand Sight has all the elements of a good crime novel: a strong lead character, a sinister villain, bloody murder scenes plus the injection of the supernatural to add drama and mysticism to its dynamic plot.

IP Book Reviewers - Melissa Brown-Levine

Secondhand Sight is a first-rate thriller with suspense that builds and builds believably to the story's final pages. Dan Harper's developing gift of insight through things he touches is unique and a good device that propels the story to its riveting conclusion. All characters are fascinating, especially Peter Driscoll who communicates with Dan from the dead. Secondhand Sight is a must read for everyone.

Readers Favorite - Alice D.