True Crime at its Best
The explosion of words in Two Codes for Murder details
the cunning preparation for a crime with extensive
use of deceit and codes. Incomparable as a women's
issue, the crime and its solution are authentically
told through police reports, courtroom drama and the
eyes of the bewildered victim.
A young St. Louis single mother dreams of a lasting
marriage and a move to San Diego, anticipating a
lifetime of bliss with a man in her life she has
decided to believe in. Instead, the marriage turns
out to be a nightmarish existence with nothing but
heartbreak and terror, and then two heinous crimes.
Fearing for her life and her children's safety she
gives up her dream and goes into hiding, at first
unable to convince authorities that this man she has
called husband for a few months is an incredibly cruel
and selfish monster. He is a deviate who loves only
money, himself and mysterious buddies who are clones
of himself. He mistreats the young children and thinks
nothing of abusing his new bride. Middle Easterners
add to the intrigue, confounding the criminal acts and
their roles in them. But the duped, stalked woman,
guided only by her courage and determination that
justice be done, will not be discarded so easily. She
is inspired by the story of Nicole Simpson and a
defiance she has never known before.
A jewel of effective detective work, the
investigations and court proceedings will fascinate
crime buffs but all readers will admire and deeply
empathize with the victim. |