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

“Johnny Knight?” the caller asked, breathing rather briskly. The man’s unfamiliar voice had some scratch to it, and it wasn’t at all clear.


“Speaking. Who is this?” I asked, keeping the truck on the bridge.


“Enjoy the gift I left you, Johnny Knight,” the caller said, clicked off, and ended the call.


I tried to redial the number, but unavailable callback numberappeared on the screen and the call wouldn’t go through. The truck veered to the left, into oncoming vehicles, and I decided not to risk my life, or others on October Road. I simply tossed the phone into the passenger seat where I had found it and continued my drive north, toward Vanmer and home


Five minutes later I found exactly what the mysterious caller had spoken of during our brief talk. A bloody Vipers’ helmet was on my Tudor’s front stoop. I stared at it in confusion, shook my head, and admitted to no one but myself, “You’re in deep, Knight. Be careful from here out. Be very careful.”Part 3: Flexibility


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