D I Lorne Simpkins' nemesis is back. This time her whole family are under threat. Can Lorne overcome personal and professional obstacles and finally bring The Unicorn to justice? A fast-paced thriller that will leave you hanging on to the edge of your seat.

 The second thrilling novel in the Deception series by NY Times bestselling authors Linda S Prather and M A Comley. Other books in the series are:Clever Deception - a 20,000 word novella which includes important background information.Tragic Deception"At the end of the day, Foxy, we're not all that different, really. I'm going to enjoy working with you." Detective Alex Fox now had positive proof that The Escape Artist was not only in New York, but monitoring her every move. As a member of the newly formed Special Investigations unit of the NYPD, she's finally in a position to find him, put an end to his villainous crimes and avenge her sister's brutal murder. When the mutilated bodies of three teenage runaways are recovered, and with the abduction of former Commander Patterson, Alex is forced to put her plans on hold, as the unit is called in to investigate these horrendous crimes. With the two cases running side by side, Alex and her team are stretched to the limits in this edge-of-your-seat thriller. **ReviewI read A LOT of books that are part of aseries, and the Deception Series is now without a doubt one of my favourites. MelComley and Linda Prather are such a fantastic and clever team that they need tocontinue writing together for a very long time. Sinful Deception is exciting,fast paced and you won't be able to put it down. - Sue McQuaide Kitt    This book literally had me on the edge of myseat! It's quite gritty and at times made me want to read and look away at thesame time! Loved it. I've now read both books in this series plus a novella andI must say the series is just getting better and better. - Aisha    #VillainOfTheYear - and I enjoyed getting toknow the team more. Brilliantly written, I was hooked on the bad guys' storiesas much as the detectives! - Tara Lyons    This is the latest novel in this series, andthese two authors are going to find it very difficult to better this one. Bothauthors are successful in their own right, together they are magical. If you only read one book this year then make it this one.Tom Elder    * *The second in the series and they just getbetter, what a brilliant story line. - Annette Thomas    It is very well written by two wonderfulauthors, I really could not put it down, if I could I'd give it six stars Iwould. - Ruth Davey    If I could give this book ten stars I would. Abrilliant series and I must admit to having a soft spot for Nobby-Angela    If you love a good suspense thriller I stronglyrecommend this book and series is a must read on anyone's book list ....-Michelle Baldwin    OMG. what a read. what can I say. absolutelyfantastic read. loved the characters and story. hated Samuel. Alex is still myfavourite character but I also love matt. Can't wait for wait for next part.- Susan    Amazing book and fantastic series. It just keepsgetting better and better. Just love Alex Fox. - Sarah    Samael is one of the best written villains upthere with my favourites and he has so much to go on. Now he has a trulysadistic partner what else could go wrong. - Sean Talbot    The story running through the series is the'relationship ' between Alex and the serial killer known as the Escape Artist,but other stories are cleverly interwoven in. Maddy Cordell    This is the second book in the Deception seriesand I devoured it in one sitting. I was totally gripped right from the firstpage. Absolutely brilliant. - Leona    Pacey, packed full of grit. Loving the characteristic tendencies of the team.. boththe goodies and baddies... - Alexina    I rate this book a 5 star although it deserves a 10. Iencourage everyone to read this series! - DianeWatersAbout the Author Linda S Prather and M A Comley are both USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors who have collaborated to bring you the Deception series. 

This novella is the prequel to a new gripping thriller series from NY Times bestselling authors Linda S Prather and M A Comley.   TRAGIC DECEPTION also available to pre-order for only 99c/99p. "Have you ever watched the light fade from someone's eyes, Foxy? The pigment slowly, ever so slowly disappear?" The press call him the Escape Artist, and he is certainly living up to his name. Sergeant Alexandra Fox has never come up against such a devious mind in her entire career. Ten young women, seven of them wives of fellow officers, have been found tortured and murdered. Every tiny lead fizzles out, and he revels in taunting them by phone, torturing them mentally as he forces them to listen to the screams of his victims. Alexandra, is determined to catch him before he kills again, unaware that she's become the object of his obsession until he issues one last threat: "I thought I would give you one warning. A chance to back away and leave the investigation. Don't make me punish you." What reviewers are saying about CLEVER DECEPTION.   For such a short novella, it really grabs you by the throat -the plot had me hooked and I was so absorbed in the story, I finished it on mydaily commute! Eeeeeeeek! I am so excited about this series!! Crimebookjunkies.   From start to finish it is very fast-paced and the suspense just keeps increasing until we reach a very dramatic ending which honestly left me exhausted, emotional, sad, angry and yearning for more... Relax and Read Reviews     I love reading Mels books as well as Linda's so getting them together can only lead to brilliance, which this book is. Tom Elder. OMG! What a brilliant novella. Joanne Robertson. Book heaven is when two of your favourite authors team up to write a new series together.  Sue McQuaide Kitt   This book is an excellent starter and I can't wait for the main course! Absolutely gripping and brilliant. Highly recommended. Julie Simon    I'm so so excited ....You will love it I did !! Michelle Baldwin    What a taste of a twisted sick killer and a kick ass female lead, a brilliant new series. Theresa    What a story and what a tease. This is the best novella I've read - roll on book one, I'm super excited to read this new series. I think we could have villain of the year here! Tara Lyons   A fantastic short novella by two amazing authors. Angela   This is a strong start to what I just know is going to be a great series. I give this 5* but wish I could give it more! Maria Lee   Wow. An absolutely fantastic read. I was on the edge of my seat. I loved it. Susan   I am looking forward to the continuing story of Alex Fox. Wonderful job. Sean Talbot    Even though it's only a short novella it really packed a punch. Leona    This book is an amazing start to a new partnership and new series. Sarah    A stomach churning, heart stopping read that I didn't want to end. Ellen   This book is fast paced and had me hooked from the start and I finished it in an hour! Teresa Nikolic    These authors' books are filled with gruesome killings, serial killers, twists and turns and situations that make me hold my breath, and this one tops all of the others. Mary    I think I can sum up this short as an appetiser to what looks to be a promising main course. Kath. I was hooked from the first sentence until the end, absolutely brilliant.  Audrey Gibson.   M. A. Comley and Linda Prather not only filled my high expectations they went above and beyond.  Diane. I must say, I enjoy this approach: having a novella to kick off a new character and series. Tanya Brough    I am grateful to the authors for a copy of this excellent novella which signals big things for a new series. Sarah.     Fast paced novella that grabs you from the first page, fantastic start to a new series. Craig Gillan   This prequel novella drags you into this dark world of evil and leaves you disgustingly hungry for more. K'Tee Bee**ReviewFor such a short novella, it really grabs you by the throat -the plot had me hooked and I was so absorbed in the story, I finished it on mydaily commute! Eeeeeeeek! I am so excited about this series!! Crimebookjunkies. From start to finish it is very fast-paced and the suspense just keeps increasing until we reach a very dramatic ending which honestly left me exhausted, emotional, sad, angry and yearning for more... Relax and Read Reviews   I love reading Mels books as well as Linda's so getting themtogether can only lead to brilliance, which this book is. Tom Elder.OMG! What a brilliant novella. Mel Comley and Linda Prather aregreat on their own as writers but together they are amazing. It's like my loveof peanut butter and my love of chocolate-on their own they are pretty good butput them together and I am in heaven!! Joanne Robertson.Book heaven is when two of your favourite authors team up to write a new series together. This is what the amazing Mel Comley and Linda Prather have done with Clever Deception, a novella and the start of the Deception series. Sue McQuaide Kitt This book is an excellent starter and I can't wait for the main course! Absolutely gripping and brilliant. Highly recommended. Julie Simon CLEVER DECEPTION Is a short story in to Alex Fox's background to gear you up for the first book called "TRAGIC DECEPTION" I'm so so excited ....You will love it I did !! Michelle Baldwin  What a taste of a twisted sick killer and a kick ass female lead, a brilliant new series. Theresa  What a story and what a tease. This is the best novella I've read - roll on book one, I'm super excited to read this new series. I think we could have villain of the year here! Tara Lyons A fantastic short novella by two amazing authors. Angela This is a strong start to what I just know is going to be a great series. I give this 5* but wish I could give it more! Maria Lee Wow. An absolutely fantastic read. I was on the edge of my seat. I loved it. Susan I am looking forward to the continuing story of Alex Fox. Wonderful job. Sean Talbot  Even though it's only a short novella it really packed a punch. Leona  This book is an amazing start to a new partnership and new series. Sarah  A stomach churning, heart stopping read that I didn't want to end. Ellen This book is fast paced and had me hooked from the start and I finished it in an hour! Teresa Nikolic  These authors' books are filled with gruesome killings, serial killers, twists and turns and situations that make me hold my breath, and this one tops all of the others. Mary  I think I can sum up this short as an appetiser to what looks to be a promising main course. Kath.I was hooked from the first sentence until the end, absolutely brilliant.  Audrey Gibson.Alex Fox is a strong character who's not afraid to say what she thinks and I look forward to learning more about her. America won't know what's hit them when she arrives. Jackie Roache.  I loved it! I have to be honest and say that I didn't know the authors until now, so I cannot compare this to their previous work. Federica. M. A. Comley and Linda Prather not only filled my high expectations they went above and beyond.  Diane.Clever Deception is a novella, so I finished it in a short period of time. I must say, I enjoy this approach: having a novella to kick off a new character and series. Tanya Brough  I am grateful to the authors for a copy of this excellent novella which signals big things for a new series. Sarah.   Fast paced novella that grabs you from the first page, fantastic start to a new series. Craig Gillan  This prequel novella drags you into this dark world of evil and leaves you disgustingly hungry for more. K'Tee Bee