THE 7TH VICTIM

The New York Times bestselling author of Dead Ringer and I''m Watching You returns with her latest thriller The Seventh Victim , which will keep avid fans of dark psychological suspense up all night. Mary Burton is Suspense! The one who got away - is the only one he wants...If at first you don''t succeed It''s been seven years since the Seattle Strangler terrorized the city. His victims were all young, pretty, their lifeless bodies found wrapped in a home-sewn white dress. But there was one who miraculously escaped death, just before the Strangler disappeared. Kill Lara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, he''s in Austin. And kill again...He''s always craved her, even as he killed the others. For so long he''s been waiting to unleash the beast within. And this time, he''ll prove he holds her life in his hands - right before he ends it forever. For everyone who loves the works of Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, Kathy Reichs and Karen Rose, The Seventh Victim by Mary Burton will fulfil all your darkest thriller dreams! A twisted tale...I couldn''t put it down . (Lisa Jackson). Will have readers sleeping with the lights on . ( Publishers Weekly (starred review)). Mary Burton is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of I''m Watching You , Dead Ringer , Dying Scream , Senseless , Merciless and Before She Dies - all set in Virginia, USA, where Mary lives with her family.