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

In between watching football highlights, Peter and his friends took turns sharing memories of Sam. When his turn came, his focus transferred from Sam to Alex. He bounced his gaze between Ken and Jeff. "I'm in love with Alex, and I don't know how to deal with it or with her. I've been trying to find the right moment to tell her, but I don't want to blow it. And worst of all, I feel so guilty for loving her that I can't stand it. I feel almost as if I'm cheating with her behind Sam's back." Peter tilted his head back onto the backrest of the sofa and stared at the ceiling.


After an excruciating moment of silence, he lifted his head and stared at his friends. "I'm looking for suggestions you morons, don't just sit there."


Jeff shrugged. "Beats me, I can hardly handle my own wife, let alone someone else's woman." 


"Thanks, guys, I knew I could count on you," Peter said sarcastically.


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