With one victim already brutally and senselessly murdered in Murrells Inlet, the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office is then confronted with another similar set of circumstances at the scene of a second murder. As Paul Waring, a retired state trooper from Connecticut, is called in to help investigate these murders, a third victim ? a Catholic priest - has been found shot to death inside a church in Pawleys Island. But why? Two days later, a tragedy involving Paul's family occurs in nearby Garden City. Is this latest incident an attempt to discourage Paul from working these three murders or has the person responsible for these heinous acts become even more dangerous? A suspenseful and exciting series of events connects each of these murders. Then, as Paul and his fellow cops begin digging for answers, they learn their suspect now has plans to blow up the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. As Paul and his colleagues piece together some of the evidence they have found, their suspect's uncle is found dead. Is a symbol from the past really the cause behind all of the mayhem that has caused many along the Grand Strand to become concerned for their safety or are there other reasons? This explosive story will satisfy readers who enjoy being teased with many unsuspecting twists.

PETER WARREN is also the author of two Civil War novels and two other murder mysteries. After graduating from the University of New Haven, he served with the Connecticut State Police Department for many years. An Honor Graduate of the Connecticut State Police Academy, he is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. A Civil War buff, he resides in South Carolina with his wife.