Book 9 Fatal Frenzy
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Inauguration day is almost here…
Lieutenant Sam Holland is on medical leave, recovering from an attack that shook her to the core.
With no case to distract her, she’s trying to stay busy—even voluntarily meeting with her new White House staff.
But it’s not enough to keep the horrific memories at bay, and her family is worried, especially her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano.
Nick is dealing with his own demons where his wife’s safety is concerned, losing night after night of sleep as he takes steps to ensure what happened that day will never happen again.
The pressure is building inside the Cappuanos’ marriage, and something’s got to give before Nick takes the oath of office.
A series of knife attacks in the midst of inauguration madness has the District on edge, and when the case strikes shockingly close to home, Sam returns to help hunt down a heartless killer.
In a case full of ugly twists and turns, Sam will have to confront her past and find her strength again… before it’s too late.
More about the story…
Lieutenant Sam Holland is on medical leave, recovering from the attack perpetrated by disgraced former Lieutenant Stahl and Marissa Springer.
Sam’s trying to figure out what her new purpose in life is as she recovers from her injuries.
She tries to stay busy—even voluntarily meeting with her new White House staff—so she won’t think about being wrapped in razor wire and threatened with fire.
Nick is dealing with his own demons after Sam’s attack, worrying about how to keep her safe.
A series of seemingly random knife attacks has the District on edge as Inauguration Day gets closer.
Gonzo leads the knife attack investigation, during which his partner, Detective AJ Arnold, is shot and killed in the line of the duty.
Sam is off duty and out of touch when Arnold is killed, but his murder brings her back to work.
On Inauguration Day, Nick is sworn in as Vice President. Sam punches Detective Ramsey for suggesting she got what she deserved from Stahl. He falls backward down the stairs and breaks his wrist and suffers a concussion. Sam may face assault charges.
Freddie gets suspended for beating up the guy who attacked Elin. While he is suspended, he and Elin get engaged. Scotty’s adoption is finalized. He is now Scotty Dunlap Cappuano.
Characters
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**Samantha “Sam” Holland, Lieutenant, Commander, Homicide Division, Metro PD
**Nicholas “Nick” Cappuano, Vice President of the United States
Wilson, Lieutenant, Commander Internal Affairs Division, Metro PD
William Enright, Associate at Griffen + Smoltz, stabbed to death in Fatal Frenzy
Andrea, Director of Communications, Office of the Second Lady
Mackenzie, Director of Schedule and Travel, Office of the Second Lady
Keira, Policy Specialist, Office of the Second Lady
Simon Griffen, Managing Partner, Griffen + Smoltz
Sid Androzzi, human trafficker and murder, client of Griffen + Smoltz
Jim, Agent, U.S. Secret Service
John Arnold, father of Detective AJ Arnold
Brenda Arnold, mother of Detective AJ Arnold
Isabelle Rios, U.S. Department of Agriculture employee, stabbed to death in Fatal Frenzy
Deborah Gainsville, mother of two, stabbed to death in Fatal Frenzy
Barry Scanlon, bartender, stabbed to death in Fatal Frenzy
Tara, Public Affairs Officer, Metro PD
**Jesse Best, U.S. Marshal
**Marcus, Sam’s favorite designer
Jim Rollins, Head of Security, JW Marriott
Mindy Cahill, student at Northern Connecticut University, kidnapped in Fatal Frenzy
Jennifer Torlino, student at Northern Connecticut University, kidnapped in Fatal Frenzy
Debbie McLane, faculty chaperone, Northern Connecticut University
Brian Watkins, student, Northern Connecticut University
Tyler Johnston, student, Northern Connecticut University
Wednesday Alexander, student, Northern Connecticut University
Joe Warren, Owner, McDuffy’s bar
Vanessa, Bartender, McDuffy’s bar