The hunt for Smith has begun...
From the author of Barren Waters, awarded Hollywood Book Festival’s Best Science Fiction Novel of 2017, comes SKIPPING STONES—the gripping sequel to CARVED IN STONE, weaving obsession, betrayal, and the haunting echoes of childhood into a taut, unforgettable thriller.
After the shocking revelation that Smith—Carlton Tubbs’ childhood accomplice—is real and still at large, investigator Vanessa Stone is thrust into a relentless manhunt for the elusive killer. Smith’s trail is cold, but his shadow looms large, leaving bodies and unanswered questions in his wake.
Meet Elizabeth, a woman with chilling insights into Smith’s childhood. Her story reveals a disturbing portrait of a boy shaped by violence, abandonment, and a growing darkness that consumed him. For Vanessa, understanding Smith’s past becomes the key to stopping him—before he claims another victim.
As Vanessa digs deeper into the case, her personal life begins to unravel. An old flame—Jacob—resurfaces, pulling her into a web of emotional manipulation she’s only beginning to untangle. His charm is undeniable, but so are the subtle signs Vanessa is only now starting to recognize.
With her focus split between the man she’s chasing and the man she can’t quite escape, Vanessa is walking a razor’s edge. The closer she gets to Smith, the more he seems to anticipate her every move, turning the chase into a deadly game.
Can Vanessa unlock the truth of Smith’s past and stop a killer who’s always one step ahead? Or will her own unraveling relationships become the ultimate distraction?
Genre: Mystery
From the author of Barren Waters, awarded Hollywood Book Festival’s Best Science Fiction Novel of 2017, comes SKIPPING STONES—the gripping sequel to CARVED IN STONE, weaving obsession, betrayal, and the haunting echoes of childhood into a taut, unforgettable thriller.
After the shocking revelation that Smith—Carlton Tubbs’ childhood accomplice—is real and still at large, investigator Vanessa Stone is thrust into a relentless manhunt for the elusive killer. Smith’s trail is cold, but his shadow looms large, leaving bodies and unanswered questions in his wake.
Meet Elizabeth, a woman with chilling insights into Smith’s childhood. Her story reveals a disturbing portrait of a boy shaped by violence, abandonment, and a growing darkness that consumed him. For Vanessa, understanding Smith’s past becomes the key to stopping him—before he claims another victim.
As Vanessa digs deeper into the case, her personal life begins to unravel. An old flame—Jacob—resurfaces, pulling her into a web of emotional manipulation she’s only beginning to untangle. His charm is undeniable, but so are the subtle signs Vanessa is only now starting to recognize.
With her focus split between the man she’s chasing and the man she can’t quite escape, Vanessa is walking a razor’s edge. The closer she gets to Smith, the more he seems to anticipate her every move, turning the chase into a deadly game.
Can Vanessa unlock the truth of Smith’s past and stop a killer who’s always one step ahead? Or will her own unraveling relationships become the ultimate distraction?
Genre: Mystery
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