A cannibalistic serial killer targeting gay men is on the loose. Devin, who has become increasingly erratic in the last two months, just split up with Gary, his lover of three years. Vanni, a habitué of the gay clubs, makes extra spending money on his knees in the club johns. Is one of these men the killer? Or will one of them instead become the killer’s next target? Detective Hollis Robbins is in charge of the case. He intends to stop the killer, if he can. When the killer strikes again the four men’s lives intertwine as the search for the murderer intensifies. Will the attraction that two of them begin to feel for each other survive the hunt? Do they have the strength to continue on after tragedy strikes and teaches them that love can be bittersweet?

The Beast Within

“You look like you should be home in bed,” Joseph observed as Hollis dropped down in the seat across from him.


Hollis shrugged. “I need to eat and unwind a bit first. It’s been a hell of a long day.”


“I heard the killer you’re after struck again.” Joseph shook his head. “I suspect the clubs are going to be emptier than usual until you catch him.”


“One could only hope but…” Hollis shrugged a shoulder as he picked up the menu.


After they ordered and had drinks in front of them, Joseph asked, “How are you going to catch him?”


Hollis shook his head. “If I knew that he’d already be in jail. He’s clever enough that he doesn’t leave any traces behind. The joys of too many television programs about criminal investigation, the perps know how to cover their trail.”


“You could always send some men in undercover at some of the clubs.”


Chapter 13