A Mysterious Review of …
The Seventh Victim by Mary Burton.
Review summary: This novel of suspense has many tense moments, as the titular character's fear simmers beneath the surface of her everyday activities. How the plot unfolds may not be quite the surprise that was intended, but it doesn't diminish the overall effect it has on the reader. (Click here for text of full review.)
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The Seventh Victim
Mary Burton
Zebra (January 2013)
Publisher synopsis: 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.
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.
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 …
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