Description
<p>Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods. However, this time it is an evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches for, hunts down, and ingeniously traps his victims before unleashing his fiery rage. Always two steps ahead of the cops and fire investigators, the killer hones in on the next sinful target leaving a trail of bones and ashes behind as evidence. It rocks the criminal justice system to the core as a string of arson murders hits inside their turf.</p><p>Vigilante detective Emily Stone hunts serial killers and child abductors, covertly and under the law enforcement radar, with her intrinsic skills of criminal profiling and forensic investigation. With Stone’s toughest case yet, the arson serial killer immediately crosses her radar and sends her into the dark territory of a lethal pyromaniac’s mind – to the point of no return.</p><p>While following the clues of the relentless firebomber, Stone grabs the attention of a government anti-terrorist organization called GATE that oversees all law enforcement cases across the U.S., which now focuses their sights on her proven abilities. They have very specific plans for her, whether she likes it or not.</p><p>Everything teeters on the edge of reality, as Stone must battle for her life between a hired assassin and an arson serial killer. Lines are drawn on both sides of the law. Friendships and lovers are tested.</p>
Story Behind The Book
I used to wonder if the fountain of youth ever were found, how would it be marketed and would people believe in it enough to buy it. I knew I wanted the book to be a love story, but I also knew that based on my characters it would be an unconventional one, especially given the world where New Life takes place.
Reviews
Not Run of the Mill<br />
All in all a good story with the classic good vs evil without having
the run of the mill plot. The reader will be treated to phrases and
characters that will stick with them long after the last page has been
turned. <br /><br />-J. Grove<br /><br /><br />Sci-Fi and Romance--A Great Read!<br />The warmth and humanity of Maria Hooley's characters shine against the
dark, cold Dal-Worth city and the evil Lifers. I, too, am a Resister.<br /><br />Janie Lytle<br /><br /><br />What An Interesting World<br />This novel is quite different from the others I've read by Hooley. It's
darker, grittier, and starker, yet despite this harsh setting so
divided by Lifers and Resisters, there is a sense of humanity and an
exploration of what it means to be human and alive.<br /><br />Brit Erman
