The Mask of Midnight

Troubled Los Angeles homicide detective Gabriel McRay confronts his nemesis Victor Archwood at the killer's trial. A surprise twist in the proceedings sets the stage for Archwood to claim his ultimate revenge on the detective. In a trap that combines Archwood's theatrical skills and criminal genius, Gabirel is forced to face his psychological demons once again. He plays a deadly cat and mouse game with a murderous opponent who will stop at nothing to achieve the detective's total destruction. A novel Kirkus Reviews calls, "A taut thriller, with complex characters and an unforgettable villain."