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

“I have a few people on my radar regarding suspects,” I told him, enjoying his company and closeness.


“Coach Bain hated Tad because he thought Tad was making calls against the Vipers. Jamie Bodice might be into gambling, which Tad had something illegal to do with, but I haven’t found out what. Rod Peterson needs to be watched. The guy is a troublemaker and bully. And then there’s Steven Reider, who is Rod Peterson’s fuck buddy. The two have been messing around for the last couple years and seem to be up to no good. I know Reider is a bookie and makes lots of money as one. And from what I understand, or have put together, there’s a group of men, both officials and players, who use Reider as their bookie. I still want to check more into that, though, and Nolen Bankcroft and Phil Candorelli.”


“Sounds like you’re going to be busy for the next few days.”


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