Authors: Robert Ellis
Tags: #Mystery & Detective, #Philadelphia (Pa.), #General, #Fiction, #Serial Murder Investigation, #Women Sleuths, #Serial Murderers
It hit like napalm, the flames stretching out in a fiery wash that clung to Teddy’s flesh and burned his soul.
“That mistake changed everything for me,” Nash whispered. “Words can’t describe how sorry I am. I’ve spent my entire life trying to right that wrong. And now we’re together, and I’m hoping you won’t burn down. You won’t be a victim of your past. Instead, I’m hoping you’ll learn from it, Teddy, fight back and join the cause. We’ve got work to do. Enough to keep us going for a long time.”
Nash eased Teddy’s wine glass across the table as an offering to their partnership. Teddy spotted his cigarettes beside the glass. They seemed so far away. He wasn’t sure he could move, really. He wasn’t sure he could reach them....
About the Author
ROBERT ELLIS is the national bestselling author of
Access to Power, The Dead Room, City of Fire, The Lost Witness,
and
Murder Season
. His books have been translated into more than ten languages and are available in all formats. Born in Philadelphia, Robert moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a writer, producer, and director in film, television, and advertising. Visit him online at
www.robertellis.net.