The Red Scream by Mary Willis Walker

The Red Scream by Mary Willis Walker

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Eleven years ago, women driving on the desert Interstates were terrified by the thought of breaking down and falling victim to the Texas Scalper. But now he's to die within the week for his final murder. Mary Willis Walker's last novel won the Agatha Award for Best Mystery of 1992.

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The Red Scream by Mary Willis Walker

A tense and topical thriller featuring crime writer Molly Cates, whose search for the truth behind her own bestseller leads to grisly killings in gripping detail...Eleven years ago, women driving on the desert interstates were terrified by the thought of breaking down and falling victim to the Texas Scalper. But now he's safely behind bars, and one-time barber Louie Bronk is sentenced to die within the week for his final and most famous murder -- that of Austin socialite Tiny McFarland. Investigative reporter Molly Cates has just published Sweating Blood, the Louie Bronk story. So why is Tiny's husband Charlie trying to bribe her to stay off the final episode -- the actual execution? Did Bronk confess to something he didn't do? Should he be executed at all? Time is running out. And then the copycat murders begin...
'One of the creepiest killers since Hannibal Lecter meets a plot and heroine worthy of Patricia CornwellWelcome to the big time, Mary Willis Walker ' Kirkus Reviews 'A masterful writer... an outstanding book' Booklist
Mary Willis Walker is one of the most exciting authors to emerge in any genre over recent years. She lives in Austin, Texas with her two daughters and a golden retriever.
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ISBN 13 9780006478614
ISBN 10 0006478611
Title The Red Scream
Author Mary Willis Walker
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 1995-08-30
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.