The Seventh Victim

by Mary Burton

Overview

IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED
It’s been seven years since the Seattle Strangler terrorized the city. His victims were all young, pretty, their lifeless bodies found wrapped in a home-sewn white dress. But there was one who miraculously escaped death, just before the Strangler disappeared . . .
 
KILL
Lara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, he’s in Austin . . .
 
AND KILL AGAIN . . .
He’s always craved her, even as he killed the others. For so long he’s been waiting to unleash the beast within. And this time, he’ll prove he holds her life in his hands—right before he ends it forever . . .
 
“Dark and disturbing, a well-written tale of obsession and murder.”
—Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786042258
Publisher:	Kensington
Publication date:	01/30/2018
Series:	Texas Rangers , #1
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

MARY BURTON lives with her family in Central Virginia. She is an avid hiker and enjoys the occasional triathlon. She can be reached by e-mail at www.maryburton.com.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Bestseller Burton (Before She Dies) delivers action-packed tension as a cold case becomes new again . . . a compelling romantic thriller." —-Publishers Weekly

Editorial Reviews

Bestseller Burton (Before She Dies) delivers action-packed tension as a cold case becomes new again. Lara Church barely survived an attack by the Seattle Strangler. Fear kept her on the run, but seven years later, she’s settled at her inherited family home in Austin, Tex., where she teaches photography at a university. Texas Ranger James Beck works on a case resembling that of the Seattle Strangler: bodies of blondes left in white dresses, each woman holding a penny. He interviews Lara, but she still can’t remember anything about the attack. More women are strangled as the anniversary date of Lara’s narrow escape looms. The blooming love interest between Beck and Lara, the number of red-herring suspects, and the backstory on the victims make this a compelling romantic thriller. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

"Bestseller Burton (Before She Dies) delivers action-packed tension as a cold case becomes new again . . . a compelling romantic thriller." ---Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher