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 ended the call with Officer Tanner, placed my phone back on the night stand in Matthew’s studio apartment, and asked Matthew, “You want to go a crime scene with me?”


He passed me a bottle of beer and gave me the funniest look of question, which entailed scrunching his eyebrows and pursing his lips. “What are you talking about, Knight?”


I told him about Officer Jim Tanner’s call and how I had to leave. “This is how I work. Spur of the moment stories are given to me and I have to respond. Jim is helpful that way. The police officer is keeping me in a job.”


“Jamie Bodice is an official for the ESFL, right?”


I nodded. “And Francine’s current boyfriend. Or, I think he is. I’m not really sure. But I know they are sleeping together.”


The adorable redhead climbed into bed with me, opened his beer, took a long sip, and said, “I’m going to have to pass. I have to be at the gym at six in the morning. I’m flattered you asked, though, but I can’t accept.”


Chapter 25