Book 1 of 2 in the Profiler's Series
#OSNR is Old Story New Read is a new set of promotions for my book that I wrote and have published years ago, but to gain new readership. I'm introducing my "old" stories to new readers, and hope that other authors will follow the same.
Synopsis: Andrea Wallace cannot go anywhere without her shadow, Keith Leonard Fontana … a man obsessed with her. Stalking her for years, his behavior escalates. When she starts dating a police officer, Fontana becomes unhinged, killing or attacking anyone she encounters. Andrea meets local FBI profiler, Special Agent John Marshall, who is assigned to her case. He helps her realize her natural talents of observation and perception. After he finally catches her, the story is not over. Andrea reaches inside herself for inner strength and turns the tables on her stalker, with a new pet and security, a retired police dog, Ralph. Fontana is on the prowl, but is he alone in his stalking?
Excerpt: "I noticed that you had 10 locks on your door," [Del] said. "Please, have a seat," she pointed to the chair next to the bed. Armenti adjusted his holster as he sat down in the chair. "Your name is Andrea Wallace?" "Yes," she said. "Please, call me Andi." "Oh, Andi," he smiled. "Why do you have all those locks on your door?" Andrea sighed heavily. "There is a man who won't leave me alone. He has it in his mind that I'm his girlfriend, but I'm not. It's been going on for several years. The police won't even help me, no offense." "None taken," he said. "He hasn't touched you?" "No, he follows me, sends texts, flowers or whatever," she said. "I can't get away from him. I've moved a lot in the past few years, got new phones and even had to get new jobs, but he is always there. Sorry. There isn't much you can do." "Um, do you have a boyfriend? I mean, someone who can protect you if this man gets violent?" "No," she said. "I'm not involved with anyone. Every time I tried to date someone, he would scare them away." "Oh," he said. "Who is this man?" "His name is Keith Leonard Fontana," Andrea said. "He hasn't broken the law yet. He just watches me." "Well, let me get this report filed," he said, as he stood up. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card. "If there is anything you need, feel free to call me." "Thanks. I guess I just need a new door and new locks," she said. "At least he can't bother me in here." "I wish there was something I could do," he said. "Don't bother. The police have never been able to do anything but warn him. That just makes him think I love him. I don't. The thought of him gave me a heart attack. I don't know how much more I can take."
Characters: Andrea Wallace Keith Leonard Fontana Del Armenti Carla Secada Simon Barker John Marshall Wayne Westphall