Branded for Murder: Volume 1 (Scott Tucker Series) - Tapa blanda

Branded for Murder In the early 60's a serial killer was murdering women of all ages. The media labeled this real life killer the ‘Boston Strangler.’ Albert DeSalvo confessed to being that killer, but there has been much speculation as to whether he was the real killer. He was subsequently killed in his cell. This 'Branded for Murder' novel takes place during that same period and creates the 'New England Strangler.' Over a dozen women were victims and the authorities needed to establish a task force to consolidate efforts to track the killer down. Scott Tucker, a Harvard undergraduate, received a call that changed his life - his cousin was the strangler's last victim. He commits to help find her killer and is successful joining the task force. The day President Kennedy is assassinated Scott finally overcomes his reluctance to meet someone he lusts for. His life changes quickly as he comes out of his shell and discovers the love of his life. When the task force efforts finally have the key suspect in custody, unfortunately the killings continue. The authorities wonder if they have the real killer in custody, or is there another killer targeting the new victims. Scott becomes the only thing between the killer and his next target.

Dick Waters is an award-winning author. He spent most of his professional career in New England, working in computer manufacturing and distribution. After he retired in 2009 near Phoenix Arizona, he needed to utilize his pent-up creativity and turned to writing fiction as an outlet. In the last two years, he has published five novels in the Scott Tucker Series. Dick continues to display his ability to craft diversified and thought-provoking short stories. Eleven competition entries came in first, and were published in an anthology with over thirty other authors. He continues to enter competitions and has won several times this year, and those stories will be published in a second anthology in 2014. Dick writes the kind of novel he would like to read. He feels if a reader doesn’t finish one of his novels, he has failed that reader. “...Very interesting characters and the well thought out plot just wouldn't let me put the book down...” His current Scott Tucker series consists of five novels, all involving a serial-killer, or killers. Each novel creates a personal need for Scott Tucker to get involved and help solve the murders. The first novel starts while Scott is attending Harvard as an undergraduate and the others continue following his graduation. Dick uses his knowledge of New England, along with his experience as a Real Estate Broker, member of the National Guard, and business analyst to weave suspense-filled novels that are designed to be ‘page turners.’ “...great suspense/mystery that will draw you in and won't let you go until the last page is read...” As a former certified project manager he uses many of his analytical and planning skills to design and structure plots that create interesting stories. His writing style has been compared to best-selling author Robert B. Parker, who also writes about New England in short chapter format. Dick’s chapters also blend the story from different characters’ perspectives, including the antagonist. This intermingling creates suspenseful novels that urge the reader to read one more chapter to learn what happens. His main genre is mystery; however his novels could be classified as suspense thrillers. His goal is to have at least one best-selling novel in the very near future. He is an active member of Arizona Authors, Desert Sleuths Mystery Writers and Sisters in Crime. He contributes monthly posts for Indies Unlimited which supports independent authors. Learn more about Dick at http://www.amazon.com/author/DickCWaters