Valerie J. Clarizio

Peter sets out on a perilous hunt for his best friend's killer while trying to protect his widow, who appears to be next on the murderer's list. The mystery begins to unravel when he finds a connection between this murder and two other law enforcement officers, who were all part of an internet crime task force.

Alexandra's husband dies in her arms after he's stabbed in cold blood. She vows to see the murderer brought to justice. But, there's only one officer in the Police Department who seems interested in catching his killer.

Peter and Alexandra find themselves alone in the battle for justice and truth when they discover members of the local police department cannot be trusted.

Vowing to protect Alexandra, while putting all the pieces of this puzzle together proves two things, Peter is falling in love with his best friend's widow and time is their enemy as the killer closes in.

Unforeseen Obsessions is created by Valerie J. Clarizio, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Unforeseen Obsessions

Alex watched as Peter's olive-colored skin turned red like a fire truck. She was certain her cheek color matched his. The fact that Peter knew so much about her was both intriguing and enthralling. Yet, a small part of her was frightened by how much she enjoyed the fact that he knew her so well. 


After the game, the men retired to the living room to watch TV. The women stayed in the dining room, chatting and polishing off the remaining bottle of wine. The kids were all snug as bugs inside sleeping bags in their makeshift tents.


Alex felt a little squirrelly. Typically, she could hold her own drinking beer, but wine proved to have a different effect on her.


They were having such a great time they decided another bottle of wine was in order. Alex volunteered to get it from the kitchen. As she opened the bottle, she could hear Kate and Beth whispering to each other in the dining room. Why did her friends feel the need to whisper? 


Chapter 12