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Kelly Spence, an at-risk teen and tagger, is four stories up at 3:00 one morning when she looks down and witnesses the brutal murder of a woman in the parking lot below. Unluckily the killer spies her but Kelly escapes. Desperate to stay anonymous, she seeks help from someone on the street she trusts, but soon she finds his mutilated body and becomes even more afraid. Cal is drawn into the case by his volatile Cuban friend and landlord who is devastated by the murder: the dead woman had just become his fiancee. Her ex is the obvious suspect, but Cal's instincts lead him in a different direction where he will run into Kelly. Can he get her to talk, or will the killer find her first?
A street artist witnesses a murder and becomes the killer's next target. Kelly Spence, an at-risk teen tagger, finds herself four stories up in the early morning hours when she witnesses a brutal murder in the parking lot below. The killer spots her, but Kelly manages to escape. Fearing for her anonymity, she seeks help from a street contact, only to discover his mutilated body, intensifying her terror. Meanwhile, Cal, drawn into the case by his distraught landlord and friend—whose fiancée was the victim—finds his instincts pulling him away from the obvious suspect and towards Kelly.
The premise sets up a tense thriller where a young protagonist is thrust into a dangerous situation after witnessing a crime. The narrative appears to focus on suspense and the race against time as Kelly tries to evade a killer while Cal attempts to uncover the truth and protect her. The inclusion of street-level characters and the theme of anonymity suggest a gritty, urban setting. The plot is structured to build towards a confrontation, with Kelly's survival hinging on her ability to trust Cal and the killer's relentless pursuit.
Page Count:
300
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
ISBN-10:
1464204640
ISBN-13:
9781464204647
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