Captive Fear

by E.G. Parsons

A madman stalks the small city of Briarwood and surrounding communities, carefully choosing those women he feels are worthy of his attention. Stripping them of all pride and dignity, he adds them to his ever growing collection. At first his captive victims only wish to stay alive, eventually some will pray to die. Police detective, Matthew Barns has a reputation for finding missing people when all hope is gone. With his attention divided between finding the missing women and winning back his fiance, will he be able to find the victims before it's too late? When one woman is found brutally raped and murdered, Matthew realizes that time is running out for all the women. *WARNING* Intended for mature readers, this book contains mature themes, violence, profanity and sexual situations

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 5, 2006

About the author

After working for years as a freelance writer of both fiction and nonfiction for newspapers and magazines, Elizabeth Melton Parsons now prefers writing novels under the name of E. G. Parsons. A confirmed tomboy, she loved growing up amidst the wild beauty of the Florida Everglades. Elizabeth was born the 5th child of six, with four brothers and one sister. Her parents were hardworking farmers who instilled in her a love of the rural life and faith in God. Elizabeth always loved books, learning to read before entering school. She began writing poetry at age twelve after reading Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allen Poe. In recent years her poetry has been featured in College and High School syllabuses. Elizabeth loves reading and writing romantic tales interwoven with intrigue, mystery, suspense and the paranormal. Being a member of various writing guilds and workshops over the years has helped to define her realistic and unique style. Elizabeth resides in the beautiful rural countryside of the Midwest with her husband, sons, and Bernie the boxer.

Reviews

[Guido · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gritty and gruesome, this well-written thriller/horror novel can keep you captivated. Provided you can continue to read through the abuse scenes.