This novel's split-second suspense is absorbing and penetrating, revealing the terror of an incredibly realistic crime spree that involves a murderer-kidnapper who preys on wealthy families.Biblical passages directly from the Old Testament are the only clues, and the letters "FHC," in this absolute page-turning, action-filled adventure Buy today and fly from ancient Rome to today's world in this wonderfully crafted James Patterson/Stephen King style thriller

Here are your sleuths:

• Frankie Oswald: Chief of Police, Philadelphia - responsible to solve the crime - the press and public are screaming at him - he's seriously beginning to crack...
• Fletcher Saxtan: Retired Detective - Frankie's former brilliant but rebel partner - reluctant to aid his friend and go back to hell - loves his newfound freedom...
• Melanie Sanders: Adorable mystery writer - falls into the fray unexpectedly - has a keen eye for clues - wants to help Fletcher, who wants no help - becomes romantically attached...
• Josh Stein: Promising young journalist from out of town - desperately trying to make his name as the top journalist - believes he knows the secret biblical messages' meanings - and no one is listening...

These are your suspects:

• Eddy: Teenager, son of the DA - crazed teen cult leader - self-important, cocky, and game-player - hates Fletcher immensely - loves to mislead and taunt them...
• Father Brandon: Catholic Priest - code name "Lucifer" - pompous member of secret sect - knows a lot but refuses to help - under enormous pressure to stay silent...
• Merrie 'The PP' Watson: Filthy homeless vagabond - with a taste for young girls - convicted once but now free - always found nearby the scenes - disgusts Melanie terribly...

These are the key players:

• Rosalyn: Insanely sexy and promiscuous wife of the DA - has her eyes on Fletcher for her own reasons - tearing Fletcher apart between her and Melanie...
• Stuart Martino: Father of two teenagers missing - bent on using his enormous power and money to circumvent the investigation to get his daughters back safe - has already lost his mind...
• "Gabriel" Secret sect leader who is only known by his code name - Father Brandon's adviser with commands him to stay silent for fear of Vatican secrets being revealed - closely watching the investigation...
• Daiafar: Ancient High Priest from the past - involved in the beginnings of the centuries old secret practice which Josh Stein is eagerly hunting down - as Josh believes it may not be religious at all...
• Danny: Young and na ve detective - somehow seems to be involved in some way, somehow, but no one can figure out his true role until it's too late...

This is your mission:

1. ...solve the mystery of the biblical clues and the ancient practice
2. ...determine the right guilty suspect(s) and their real motivation
3. ...figure out the true meaning of the crime spree, before the end, and before it's too late