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 watered the plants then dusted off the bookshelves in the living room. She glanced at her watch. 


Well, that killed fifteen minutes. Just a lifetime yet to go.


She puttered around in the living room a bit longer before realization set in that Sam had been gone nearly nine months, and she hadn't sorted through any of his things yet. His desk in the living room still held the same items as on the day of his murder. His dresser still housed his neatly folded clothes, and the clutter on the top remained. As she scanned his personal treasures, she inhaled slowly and deeply, taking in every bit of his scent that still lingered lightly in the air. He'd always worn the same, sexy-smelling cologne - since the very first day he had shaved.


Her head spun with memories. Though too short, they'd had a good life together. She glanced about the bedroom. It was time to sort through his belongings.


Chapter 14