Who is murdering the Eastern States Football League officials in Vanmer, Pennsylvania? And why is the killer using Vanmer Vipers’ helmets as murder weapons? Johnny Knight, photojournalist for the Independent, takes on one of the most dangerous jobs and responsibilities he has ever attempted. As he begins to unravel clues about the Helmet Killer murders, he uncovers a gambling ring involving numerous Viper players and a real estate mogul with a town full of secrets. And what about the missing money from the first victim, a whopping nine hundred thousand dollars? Is a Viper footballer paying off his steep gambling debts by murdering well-to-do officials? Along the way, Johnny falls in love with two very attractive and different men -- the sexy owner of McMuscles Gym, Matthew McDestin, and the jockish running back for the Vanmer Vipers, Beckley Roarke. Both have a piece of Johnny's heart, and both really don't want to share Johnny. So what's a detective to do when he's seeing two hotties at the same time? Can Johnny piece together the puzzle of murder and bring the Helmet Killer to justice, putting Vanmer at peace again?

Double Coverage

Matthew said, “I own a gym in Meaderville. It’s called McMuscles. Tad worked out there.”


I was also familiar with McMuscles. A lot of Vipers used the place since it was upscale, close to Vanmer, and private. Club membership was in the thousands of dollars to keep the riffraff out.


“Let me cut to the chase, Mr. Knight.”


“Johnny,” I corrected him. “You can call me Johnny.”


He nodded in approval. “If I were murdered the way Tad was, I would hope someone would find who did me in the way he was.”


“The Vanmer Police Department is working the case.” I knew that for sure. Officer Jim Tanner and Reed Soldier were two detectives that worked for the city. Jim had always called me to crime scenes to take pictures, boosting my career as a photojournalist. Truth was the guy had a severe crush on me, wanting in my heart and skinny jeans. But similar to my feelings for Beckley, I wasn’t interested in him.


Chapter 5