SPOTLIGHT
Serial Vengeance
by Melissa
Wren
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Description
Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post reporter Olivia Penn already lost
her baby and her best friend. She’s not about to lose the biggest story of her
career.
With the help of her police contact, she’s on the case of what appears to
be a random string of high-profile suicides sparked by guilty consciences. But
there’s something strange about the suicide notes: They all say, “I deserve to
die.” Olivia is determined to break the story that the deaths are the work of a
serial killer.
She gets her big break when the killer commits a sensational double
murder. “The Punisher” is on the hunt, and adulterers among the elite of
Washington, D.C. are his prey.
The further Olivia pursues her story, the more her life unravels. And the
more she uncovers, the more she begins to think that solving this case will
also lead to discovering the truth behind her best friend’s mysterious disappearance
two years earlier.
Willing to do anything to unveil the identity of the psychopath who is
behind the successive murders, she finds herself embroiled in a psychological
game, and it’s become chillingly personal. A stalker has been breaking into her
home and sending threatening messages. Someone is trying to scare her away from
her attempts to bait The Punisher with her news stories - someone close to her.
It’s a dangerous game she’s playing, and it all leads up to a magnificent twist
ending. Will Olivia’s search for truth turn up anything? Or will her tenacious
investigation cause her to lose her job, or her marriage - or her life?
Praise for the Book
"An interesting
array of characterizations interwoven within a twisted plot. It will be
intriguing to see how many characters surface in sequence novels, if any. Can’t
wait till the next book to find out." ~ Allen W.
"An amazing
read! This book really is a psychological thriller. I didn’t want to put it
down. Definitely put Serial Vengeance
on your summer reading list!!" ~ Mikel
S.
"I enjoy the
back drop of Washington, DC. It made me feel part of the excitement. Of course,
with The Punisher out stalking, that could be a problem." ~ Michael P.
"What a great
read! I could not put this book down. The cleverly written story kept me
captivated with all the twists and turns involving intriguing characters. I loved
the short chapters connecting mystery, murder and mayhem. Being on the edge of
my seat and totally shocked at the end left me yearning for the sequel!" ~
Rhonda N.
"I could not
put it down. It was amazing. I loved the flow of the story with the surprising
twists. The characters and events were so real. I look forward to a sequel I
really want to know what happens in Olivia and Stacy’s lives. Bravo!" ~ Carol R.
"Awesome book!
The suspense starts right off in the first few pages and goes all the way
through. It was a page-turner and an enjoyable read. The Punisher character is
very well thought out and has a great twist at the end. I loved this book and
totally recommend to anyone looking for a great story." ~ Dawn & Lee H.
"Loved the
plot! It kept me interested the whole way through! I have 4 kids, so I had to
put it down...but I didn't want to, especially when the plot started to
thicken. I love that Melissa is from my home town of Granbury, and was super
excited to see what type of author she was. I will definitely read more of her
work...as she writes it! Thanks again, Melissa Wren Williams." ~ Jennifer E.
"Loved, loved,
loved it. Great read!!! Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire
book!! Thanks Melissa, can't wait to see what else you write." ~ Heather B.
About the Author
After gaining her B.A. in broadcast journalism from Texas Tech University
in 1998, Melissa Wren moved abroad to London, England and began her career in
advertising, which eventually took her to Dallas, Texas and then to Monterey,
California. She spent more than four years on the West Coast before relocating
to Washington, D.C. to work in communications and with the press for a
government agency for four more years.
Wren recognized her God-given passion for creating stories at an early
age, finishing her first novel when she was 12 years old. During her time in
the nation’s capital, she wrote the psychological thriller Serial Vengeance, joining such organizations as Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in
Crime, Washington Independent Writers and Thriller Fest.
She currently lives in her hometown of Granbury, Texas, and works as a
freelance writer/editor for hire, penning anything from professional business
copy, human-interest stories, magazine articles, poetry, creative fiction to
non-fiction.
She’s written for Lake Granbury Living, Erath County Living, and Granbury Showcase magazines, as well as
for the Hood County News. Currently
she’s a member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW).
Wren also compiled and published Cancer Chronicles: One Man’s Journey to Glorify God Through Illness, released in 2013.
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