The Fraternity of the Soul Eater

The Fraternity of the Soul Eater

by Scott A. Lerner
The Fraternity of the Soul Eater

The Fraternity of the Soul Eater

by Scott A. Lerner

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Overview

It's been a while since Samuel Roberts was called upon to save mankind, and he's getting restless. His girlfriend Susan thinks he's a danger junkie, and he's worried he has a hero complex. He's back to his usual small-town lawyerly duties in Champaign-Urbana, handling divorces and helping people beat DUI raps. But then a young fraternity pledge calls. During an initiation ceremony he witnessed the live sacrifice of a young woman, but he had so much alcohol in his system that no one believes him. Except Sam. Lately Egyptian lore has been creeping into his life, his dreams, and his movie preferences, and he's pretty sure he knows why. Evil is knocking on his door again. Is the call welcome? Why can't Sam be satisfied with his comfortable legal practice and gorgeous redheaded girlfriend? Maybe it's because he knows that, as inadequate as he may feel to the task, he and his friend Bob may be humanity's only hope against ancient supernatural forces combined with modern genetic engineering. Come hell or high water. Or in this case, the underworld or subterranean pyramids. The Fraternity of the Soul Eater is the third book in the Samuel Roberts Thriller series, which began with Cocaine Zombies and continued with Ruler of Demons.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781603812894
Publisher: Epicenter Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 06/15/2015
Series: A Samuel Roberts Thriller Series , #3
Pages: 220
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

Scott A. Lerner is an attorney and author who resides in Champaign, Illinois. He obtained his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and went on to obtain his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign. He is currently a sole practitioner in Champaign, Illinois. The majority of his law practice focuses on the fields of Criminal law and Family Law. Mr. Lerner lives with his wife, their two children, and their cat Fern.

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I would never cheat on Susan, but I had to admit there was something sexy about Lark. I tried to put my prurient thoughts away and deal with the issue at hand. Also, the ankh made me wonder if she was playing for the other side. I was not a big fan of birds, which for me had always been a harbinger of bad luck.

"So what is it that you couldn't tell me at the courthouse?"

"I'm a graduate student at the University of Illinois and heard from a friend about Chris's case. I went to the preliminary hearing to get more information."

"That's fine--it's an open courtroom--but I can't tell you the specifics of his case."

"I am here to help you, not the other way around."

"Cool!" I leaned back in my chair, trying to look casual. "Tell me what you know."

"My sister was at a party at that fraternity three years ago. She has not been seen since. I believe she was killed there. I can't prove it, but I have been trying to ever since."

"Did you call the police?"

"No, I called Pizza Hut." She sighed. "I'm … sorry. This whole thing …. it's hard to talk about. Yes, I called the police and the FBI. I even hired a private investigator."

"No luck?"

"None. In fact, they all told me to let it go."

"I take it from the fact you are here that you didn't 'let it go.' "

"You take it right. I was attending the University of Iowa. I was close to getting an MFA in fine arts but I transferred to the University of Illinois a year and a half ago. I've been investigating the fraternity ever since." As she spoke Lark moved her arms about in quick gestures, reminding me of the bird she was named for.

"What have you learned?"

"For starters, I believe your client."

"Why?"

She hesitated, as if pained by what she was going to relate. "Last year I dated a guy named George Hammond. He was a rich kid, kind of a geek, but he was okay. I essentially stalked him until he agreed to go out with me. At first I was only interested because he was pledging the fraternity. I know I was using him, but he was using me too. When he got accepted into the fraternity he told me a few of their secrets."

"Any chance I could chat with George directly?"

She shook her head, a little violently. "Not unless we hold a séance. I'm sorry. I appreciate you speaking with me, and I don't mean to be sarcastic. George died in a car accident. Actually, he was murdered, but I can't prove it."

"What did he tell you?"

"Every fall the fraternity sacrifices a girl. Their choice is based on her not having much in the way of family or money. They want someone who won't be missed."

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