by ElizabethBecka (Author)
An impossible crime ...When forensic pathologist Evelyn James is called out to the scene of a murder, she finds the body of a beautiful, young Cleveland heiress, violently strangled and left in a life-like pose, a priceless diamond necklace carefully arranged round her neck. There is no trace of the killer's deadly visit to the penthouse crime scene. It's as though the murderer is a ghost, capable of walking between walls, untraceable - and unstoppable. As the terrified inhabitants try to go about their daily lives, the killer stalks, undetected through the corridors. When another young woman from the building is brutally attacked, Evelyn knows she must unravel the mystery of the unseen killer, before it's too late ...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Publisher: Orion
Published: 02 Oct 2008
ISBN 10: 0752893548
ISBN 13: 9780752893549
Book Overview: Elizabeth Becka is a well-respected forensic scientist, certified by the American Board of Criminalistics Evelyn is a terrific central character - tough, warm and sympathetic Elizabeth Becka has received terrific reviews for her debut novel, TRACE EVIDENCE: 'A smashing debut! This is a grab-you-by-the-throat suspense, written by someone who actually walked the disturbing walk of an investigator. Elizabeth Becka roars onto the forensic thriller scene with all guns blazing' Tess Gerritsen 'Protagonist Evelyn James, a forensic scientist, wins over the reader from the opening page, and the author's ability to speak from different characters' minds is truly astonishing' Jeremiah Healy 'A nail-biter' Booklist 'Compulsive ... Handled with an assurance that belies the fact this is a debut novel' Publishing News 'Nicely done, the narrative is spare, laid-back, the dialogue pithy ... This reader is hooked' Shotsmag 'Characters you'll care about, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and fascinating details that never slow the action' Jan Burke