A Snippet from Spiral Into Darkness

I want to share with you a snippet from my book, Spiral Into Darkness my book about a serial killer. This book is fun for the reader because I hide the why behind the murders until the very end.

To set this up, like most serial killers, he is successful, intelligent and methodical. There are no clues, no leads, and the only thing the FBI and local police have to go on is the method of death: two bullets to the face- gruesome and meant to send a message. But it’s difficult to understand any message from a dark and damaged mind.

CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN

Waukesha, WI

The snow came down in big, wet flakes. At first, it didn’t stick to the ground but instead melted on contact. And then as if the earth said, “Screw it,” the amount of snow grew. Inches so far, but George guessed they might end up with a foot or two. For Wisconsinites, one or two feet of snow was no big deal, although schools and businesses might be delayed or closed. Maybe. Every kid’s wish, even George’s. That way, they could go sledding or have a snowball fight.

For a kid who grew up in the desert, snow was both mysterious and a delight. He could sit for hours and watch snow fall. He’d catch snowflakes in his hand or on his arm and study them, marvel at them. And he’d smile.

On this day however, he didn’t care about snowflakes. He didn’t care how much snow would accumulate. Restless and anxious, he spent time in the woods separating the Limbach property from the Evans property after they had returned from school and practice. He had started on the shoulder of the highway facing the woods. He didn’t enter right away, but studied it looking for a path, any path. He didn’t see one. At least one that showed itself easily.

At last, he made his way in slowly. Bending this way and that as he avoided breaking brittle limbs and twigs. He looked for footprints as if they’d magically appear before him as they did in his dream. Only in his dream, he didn’t see footprints. And if there were footprints, they’d be swallowed up by the rapidly falling snow.

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I hope you liked it. If so, check it out. Here is what some readers had to say about it:

“A thoroughly compulsive police procedural by one of America’s most promising new writers.”

Best Thrillers

“The most bone chilling and terrifying read of Lewis’s yet!”

Jill Rey, Book Reviewer

“Spiral into Darkness literally begins with a bang, actually two, because a serial killer is on the loose in Milwaukee. But fortunately author Joseph Lewis assembles a talented group of investigators we know well from his previous books to tackle this case. Look for strong writing and a great deal of suspense in this well-crafted thriller.”

       Joan Livingston, author of the Isabel Long mystery series

“Powerful! The best to date. Masterful use of imagery and the ability to manipulate the reader’s emotion! An outstanding read!”

       Theresa Storke, Reviewer

“Another excellent read – this author doesn’t disappoint. Fast-paced, intrigue and unexpected twists. Characters build from earlier books, but the story is so well written that this book can stand alone. Definitely a must read. Loved the book!”       

Sharon King, Reviewer

You can watch the YouTube Book Trailer for Spiral Into Darkness here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/PrDxfbfqV_8

Spiral Into Darkness is available in Kindle, Paperback and now in Audio formats. You can find it at: https://tinyurl.com/thebm67a

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