The Night Stalker: A Novel of Suspense

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Just days away from execution, Abb Grimes reaches out to ex-cop Jack Carpenter with a surprising request. Despite the fact that Carpenter was instrumental in putting the notorious serial killer behind bars, the doomed convict now wants Carpenter to find his missing grandson. The cops are convinced that the boys fatherAbbs troubled son, Jedis behind his disappearance, but Jacks not so sure. And yet, when the evidence in a gruesome murder leads straight to Jed, the question must be asked: Have the unspeakable sins of his father taken root in this disturbed young man Searching through an underworld of predators, assembling the jagged pieces of a depraved puzzle, Jack Carpenter is desperate to catch a ruthless killer before he strikes again.

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A nonstop nail-biter . . . Hero Jack Carpenter is one for the ages.Lee Child

A superb thriller: Travis McGee meets Philip Marlowe.Randy Wayne White, author of Black Widow

A compelling, complex hero. . . . Swains sturdy storytelling and his intelligent plotting excel in The Night Stalker.Orlando Sentinel

Author Bio

James Swain, winner of the prestigious Prix Calibre 38 for Best American Crime Fiction, is the bestselling author of eight previous novels. He lives with his wife, Laura, in Florida, where he is currently at work on his next novel.