The fourth in the Todd Mills mysteries is a very intense read! Todd is called by a mystery caller one day for a meeting where the caller weaves a tale of blackmail to our intrepid reporter. Todd is hesitant to this meeting at first, but his curiosity and reporter's instinct make him go. He is waiting on the bridge for this meeting when a handsome young man approaches and ask Todd (who he calls by name) why was he wanted. They both realize as a storm approaches with high winds they were both set up to meet at this bridge,but for what purpose. The young man and Scott decide to leave as the winds and rain pick up a figure approaches and shots ring out. The young man falls a bullet wound in his chest the figure points the gun at Todd , points, shoots, misses and a sign falls down and knocks Todd out..,After the storm Todd is found by his lover/boyfriend Steve Rawlins (who he told of the mysterious meeting) and Todd relays what happen ....the thing is where is the body ! The police investigate, do find blood , and the body is found by Todd and Rawlins a day later. The young man who was killed turns out later to be an openly gay park police officer.Why did someone want Todd to witness the murder of this by all reports honest and kind young man. As Todd investigate this mystery he finds himself receiving calls from the murderer threatening him and his lover. Steve Rawlins is struggling not only with his newly discovered HIV+ status, but also this most intriguing murder investigation , and his relationship withTodd Mills. Thrown in the mix is. Kris Kenney, beautiful, young ang troubled, does her arrest in Los Angeles have something to do with the murdered police officer.Sometimes things are people aren't what they seem....This novel is another fast ride so turn off your cellphone and make no plans and just enjoy another edge of your seat Todd Mills mystery!
