When renowned forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Kirsten Leone is solicited by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit assist in its serial murder investigation, she runs into a wall of resistance. The FBI's profile is in conflict with her clinical and intellectual insights into mental illness, and consequently, her theories are soundly and summarily dismissed. Meanwhile, the gruesome murders continue. Stalled in their progress and desperate for answers, the FBI invites Kirsten to re-join the investigation after a year-long hiatus. Soon, her adversary realizes her assessment is too close for comfort, and Kirsten becomes the killer's newest fixation, and her unique family, fresh targets. In this fast-paced thriller, peculiar characters and situations--including a harrowing encounter with a violent stranger on a train--prove to be a precursors of things to come. Now Kirsten must rely on sharp intellectual and psychological skills and keen native instincts to fortify her while being stalked by a vicious and relentless adversary. She must employ every tool and her disposal-physical and mental strength, tactical talents, and an innate ability to anticipate her enemy's next move-to end the carnage and help bring the murderer to justice. Her life, and the lives of her family and friends depend on it. Along the way Kirsten proves that character clues are just as important as physical evidence when tracking a killer. If you are a fan of psycholigical thrillers, dive into, 'Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain Their Natural Color', and take the thrill ride of your life. The story is ripe with action, twist, and turns, memoriable characters, and exciting situations. And if you are not careful, Dr. Kirsten Leone will become one of your favorite heroines.
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