First Comes Murder

“First Comes Murder,” is an intriguing submission of original fiction which focuses on the attempts of two dedicated detectives seeking to arrest and bring to justice a sociopath who sends correspondence detailing a litany of grisly murders recently committed.

The reader is introduced to “Phoenix” through the criminals’ vividly written recollection of the killing of a defenseless cat. Finding the act exhilarating and sexually stimulating, Phoenix quickly adjusts the target from animals to humans. Addicted to the power of determining who lives and who dies, Phoenix feels no remorse for randomly taking lives. Assigned to bring a halt to the string of murders are Marcus and Leslie, two experienced and relentless detectives who are dogged in approach.

Taking great delight in toying with the pursers, Phoenix leaves very thorough yet puzzling notes following the murders, which typically stretch the limits of Marcus and Leslie’s imaginations. A classic good versus evil tale augmented by a delightful and fascinating cat and mouse game.