Heartstone

They were young, popular, the perfect couple -- an all-American boy and a beautiful cheerleader. But the youthful passion that led them to Lookout Point that terrible evening would prove fatal. For Richie Walters the end came swiftly, as death descended upon him in a savage orgy of horrific violence. Elaine Murray would live long enough to learn just how lucky her boyfriend had been ...

Two brutal slayings have rocked a stunned city. But the murders are merely the nightmare's beginning, flinging open a terrifying Pandora's box of sordid secrets and dark revelations more deadly than the bloodlust that lives in the rock-hard heart of a killer.

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"I was somewhat reminded of In Cold Blood, but in some ways, I think this is a better book...It's fascinating reading--the classic 'page-turner'--and I admit to being stunned and shocked at the unexpected ending."--Dorothy Uhnak, author of The Investigation FROM THE PUBLISHER
"I was somewhat reminded of In Cold Blood, but in some ways, I think this is a better book... It's fascinating reading -- the classic 'page-turner' -- and I admit to being stunned and shocked at the unexpected ending."
-- Dorothy Uhnak, author of The Investigation FROM THE INSIDE FLAP
Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of Gone, But Not Forgotten, comesa shattering novel that begins with two vicious murders--and ends in a web of corruption, lies,and twisted passions. Richie Walters, all-american boy. Elaine Murray, cheerleader. They madethe perfect couple. And that evening out at Lookout Point--Richie fumbling at the buttons of herblouse, Elaine thrilled and terrified--They were about to take the final step. But the step wouldnever be taken. Richie Walters would die that night--die in a hot and savage ecstasy ofviolence. Elaine Murray too would die. But not that night. Or the next. She would live longenough to know just how lucky Richie had been... FROM THE BACK COVER
Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of Gone, But Not Forgotten, comesa shattering novel that begins with two vicious murders--and ends in a web of corruption, lies,and twisted passions. Richie Walters, all-american boy. Elaine Murray, cheerleader. They madethe perfect couple. And that evening out at Lookout Point--Richie fumbling at the buttons of herblouse, Elaine thrilled and terrified--They were about to take the final step. But the step wouldnever be taken. Richie Walters would die that night--die in a hot and savage ecstasy ofviolence. Elaine Murray too would die. But not that night. Or the next. She would live longenough to know just how lucky Richie had been... ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Phillip Margolin is the author of fifteen New York Times bestsellers. Each novel displays a unique, compelling insider's view of criminal behavior which comes from his long background as a criminal defense attorney who has handled thirty murder cases. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Read more Continue reading Read less