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 hustled home, took a quick shower, shaved, and threw on a black suit. Then I picked up Francine at her apartment on Category Street, and drove us to Mount Pillar Cemetery on the east side of town.


“This is a shitty day, Johnny. I don’t know if I’m going to get through it,” Francine said at my side, bouncing up and down inside my Avalanche. She was miserable, just as the day seemed to be panning out. Her face was as ashen-grey as the sky and tears rolled out of her eyes like drops of rain falling out of the clouds. She was devastated, still perplexed why Bodice was killed, just like me.


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