Triple Cross Killer - Rosemarie Aquilina
This book introduces us to Nick Archer, a serial killer, who has made it his mission to protect those who cannot protect themselves by serving justice - in the form of murder. His executions are meticulous, making him tough to catch. Knowing who the killer is from the beginning sets apart this book from others in the same genre.
The first murder takes place immediately, allowing us to be thrown quickly into the chaos, and the killing spree continues throughout the book. Aquilina's descriptions of the crime scenes help us create vivid images that reinforce Nick's attention to detail.
Nick's career as a pilot allows him to fly at will between cities, making it even more difficult for anyone to catch him. Abel and Rabbit are searching in Sarasota while David and Jaq are busy in Detroit. The urgency of both teams to solve the murders in their respective cities increases as time goes on and more victims are found. Feeling the frustration of the detectives is easy, especially since they don't know the are both on the hunt for the same man.
When Nick isn't busy killing, he's wooing his new girlfriend Rita Rose. She cannot help but fall for his charm. He's handsome, has a great smile and pays attention to her. Maybe too much attention. He's also a passionate lover. We start to feel sorry for the naive and innocent nature of Rita Rose. The feelings Nick has for her almost seem genuine until we remember who he actually is. But Nick is not the only one keeping secrets. Rita Rose works alongside the medical examiner in Detroit and may hold the key to Nick's demise. One minute we are rooting for their relationship and the next we're hoping she runs quickly in the other direction without looking back.
Once Rita Rose and the two teams discover the killer's identity, it's a race against time to save the next victim. This book was difficult to put down after any chapter, but this is the moment I found stepping away to be the hardest. Adrenaline completely takes over and you feel like you're right there beside them, ready to serve justice of their own.
Rosemarie Aquilina creates characters who value loyalty to their jobs and to each other. They're people you want to have in your life and befriend. The author's history as a lawyer and a judge enhance Nick's desire to bring justice and protection to those less vulnerable.
Triple Cross Killer is an amazing book and one of the best I've ever read. Its second edition was released in 2019 by Sabieha Press, and is available in paperback, large print and electronic formats, with an audio version coming soon!
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