"Even veteran suspense readers will be kept guessing in Williams and Knerly's gritty new thriller. With more turns than a mountain switchback, "Manipulation" plunges the reader into the blackest depths of the human soul, showing exactly how far some people are willing to go for sex, love and money."
- Lisa Clark O'Neill, author of "Deception"
" "Manipulation" is a twisting, turning story exposing the most primal aspects of human behavior. It's a classic tale of greed and lust, told with a fresh perspective that drives the story at a frenetic pace. You won't see the ending coming. Williams and Knerly have done it again!"
- Allison Leotta, author of "Speak of the Devil"
"Williams and Knerly have crafted a complex thriller that captures the essence of greed and manipulative conniving, in a story that has more twists and turns than a great Brian DePalma film. Realistic characters, a blistering pace, and the odd bark-out-loud funny will force you to keep turning pages. Bonus points for an engaging and interesting detective that deftly sidesteps the cliches."
- Kane Gilmour, Bestselling author of "Ragnarok" and "The Crypt of Dracula"
On a Sunday morning, Florida couple James and Bethany Fenner discover they have won the $161-million state lottery. The middle-aged city auditor and his 31-year-old trophy wife dream of exquisite homes, high-performance cars, and lavish vacations. In order to collect, they must first make the three-hour drive from Jacksonville to the state capital, Tallahassee. Fearful that someone might rob them of the winning ticket, they tell no one and hire 29-year-old limousine driver, Riley Lake, to chauffeur them across the state in style. But Lake harbors a secret that he's hidden since his childhood; a secret that will soon be exposed.
As Jacksonville Detective Kay Larsen investigates a series of gruesome murders where the female victims overdose from a powerful hallucinogen, the clues begin to mount against Riley Lake. Yet the evidence is circumstantial, and there is no motive. When she discovers Lake is driving the Fenners, Larsen fears for the couple's safety.
For the Fenners and Riley Lake, the journey will take them down a dark road fraught with sex, greed, and murder. Only when Detective Larsen digs deeper into Riley Lake's past will a disturbing question arise: Who is the hunter and who is the prey?
Genre: Mystery
- Lisa Clark O'Neill, author of "Deception"
" "Manipulation" is a twisting, turning story exposing the most primal aspects of human behavior. It's a classic tale of greed and lust, told with a fresh perspective that drives the story at a frenetic pace. You won't see the ending coming. Williams and Knerly have done it again!"
- Allison Leotta, author of "Speak of the Devil"
"Williams and Knerly have crafted a complex thriller that captures the essence of greed and manipulative conniving, in a story that has more twists and turns than a great Brian DePalma film. Realistic characters, a blistering pace, and the odd bark-out-loud funny will force you to keep turning pages. Bonus points for an engaging and interesting detective that deftly sidesteps the cliches."
- Kane Gilmour, Bestselling author of "Ragnarok" and "The Crypt of Dracula"
On a Sunday morning, Florida couple James and Bethany Fenner discover they have won the $161-million state lottery. The middle-aged city auditor and his 31-year-old trophy wife dream of exquisite homes, high-performance cars, and lavish vacations. In order to collect, they must first make the three-hour drive from Jacksonville to the state capital, Tallahassee. Fearful that someone might rob them of the winning ticket, they tell no one and hire 29-year-old limousine driver, Riley Lake, to chauffeur them across the state in style. But Lake harbors a secret that he's hidden since his childhood; a secret that will soon be exposed.
As Jacksonville Detective Kay Larsen investigates a series of gruesome murders where the female victims overdose from a powerful hallucinogen, the clues begin to mount against Riley Lake. Yet the evidence is circumstantial, and there is no motive. When she discovers Lake is driving the Fenners, Larsen fears for the couple's safety.
For the Fenners and Riley Lake, the journey will take them down a dark road fraught with sex, greed, and murder. Only when Detective Larsen digs deeper into Riley Lake's past will a disturbing question arise: Who is the hunter and who is the prey?
Genre: Mystery
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