THE THIRD VICTIM Bantam Dell Publishing Group ISBN 0-553-57868-5 February 2001 Cover © 2001 Alan Ayers Tell a Friend about Lisa Gardner Order THE THIRD VICTIM from Bantam Dell Order THE THIRD VICTIM from Amazon.com Order THE THIRD VICTIM from Barnes & Noble.com Order THE THIRD VICTIM from Booksense.com THE THIRD VICTIM: Reviews & Details THE THIRD VICTIM: Read Chapter One THE THIRD VICTIM: FAQ THE THIRD VICTIM: Book Club Questions
THE PAST ISN'T OVER An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her secret sins. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer. With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie comes closer to a deadly truth than she can imagine. Because out there in the shadows a man watches her and plots his next move. He knows her secrets. He kills for sport. He's already brought death to Bakersville and forever shattered the community. But what he has really come for is Rainie—and he won't leave until he has destroyed her.