In the streets of New York City, the Slasher chooses his victim—and makes his move. As he wraps his fingers around the girl's pretty throat, his power increases. As he carves into her skin, his words become flesh. As he arranges her lifeless body in a loving tableau, his fantasies demand more violent sacrifices. . .At first, NYPD detectives suspect a jealous boyfriend is behind their latest investigation. But psychologist-turned-criminal-profiler Lee Campbell senses something darke...

He calls himself “Carver.”He likes killing. But he knows he must be patient, like an actor preparing for a role. He must cast the part of the victim. Stage the scene of the crime. Find the motivation to kill. Then, with blade in hand, he must make it real.NYPD psychologist-turned-profiler Lee Campbell arrives at the city’s latest crime scene to find the victim lying in the lobby of her building, in a pool of blood, wearing a white mask. When he learns the girl was an actress, he fo...

Much Ado About Something by C. E. Lawrence is a gripping psychological crime thriller that masterfully blends intellect, suspense, and emotional depth into a story that refuses to let go. In this intense installment featuring the brilliant and complex Lee Campbell, Lawrence delivers a narrative that is both razor-sharp and hauntingly human.When a chilling murder disrupts what appears to be an ordinary world, the investigation unfolds into something...

In "Much Ado About Something," C. E. Lawrence masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of interwoven narratives that explore the elusive nature of truth and identity within the backdrop of contemporary society. Employing a keenly observant yet satirical prose style, Lawrence intricately labels her characters with a blend of humor and poignancy, guiding readers through the labyrinth of human relationships and societal expectation. The novel stands out in its literary context for its intertextual ...

At first, they look like suicides. Two bodies within a week—one found floating in New York's East River, another electrocuted in the bathtub. But forensic analysis soon shows that both victims were drugged before they were killed. As the death toll continues to grow, so does the brutality of the murders—and the killer dubbed the Flesh Collector continues to prey.NYPD criminal profiler Lee Campbell joins the frantic pursuit of this madman who delights in taunting police with gruesom...

The killer picks her up in a Manhattan night club. Another trendy victim of the latest downtown scene. Young. Fresh. Healthy. Perfect. The police find her body in a Bronx park. Pale as a ghost. Peaceful in death. Her life has been drained away. Slowly. Methodically. Brilliantly.In his time with the NYPD, criminal profiler Lee Campbell has seen the gruesome handiwork of the most deranged minds in the city. But this latest killer is something new. Something unbelievably twisted. A bl...

He chooses his tools with precision. Stalks his victims with cold efficiency. Plans his attack using mathematical logic. And now he is ready to play. . .When the first of a series of letters from a serial killer arrives at the station, NYPD psychologist-turned-profiler Lee Campbell suspects the writer is daring him to match wits with a dangerous—and brilliant—criminal mind. After all, it’s what Campbell does best. But once this "Alleyway Strangler" starts leaving specially targeted...

The sixth issue of Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine features another stellar lineup of Holmes-themed non-fiction and Holmes-inspired mystery fiction. Included:NON-FICTION: "The Rare Mexican Sherlock Holmes Series," by Gary Lovisi; "Remembering Edward D. Hoch and His Sherlock Holmes Stories," by Len Moffatt; "Screen of the Crime: Baker Street on a Budget," by Lenny Picker; and "The Autumn of Terror: Sherlock Holmes Investigates Jack the Ripper," by M. J. Elliott.FICTION: "A ...

The seventh issue of "Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine" is another fine selection of tales about Sherlock Holmes, or in the Sherlockian spirit.Fiction:The Dead House, by Bruce KilsteinA Letter from Legrand, by David EllisAn Old-Fashioned Villain, by Nick AndreychukThe Premature Murder, by Michael MalloryThe Double, by Janice LawThe Way It Is (novel excerpt), by Carole BuggéA House Divided, by Marc BilgreyClassic reprint:...

The second issue of SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY MAGAZINE includes contributions from Darrell Schweitzer ("The Adventure of the Hanoverian Vampires"), Marc Bilgrey ("You See, But You Forget"), David Waxman ("Tough as Diamonds?), Ron Goulart ("The Mystery of the Flying Man"), Gary Lovisi ("A Study in Evil"), Jean Paiva ("Max's Cap"), M.J. Elliott ("A Reputation for Murder"), and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ("The Musgrave Ritual"). Plus the usual features and columns!

The fourth issue of "Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine" features Carla Coupe's new Holmes story, "The Adventure of the Elusive Emeralds,' plus tales by Stan Trybulski, Melville S. Brown, Marc Bilgrey, Hal Charles, William E. Chambers, Jean Paiva, and Roberta Rogow. This issue's classic reprint is "The Adventure of the Resident Patient," by Arthur Conan Doyle. Plus all the regular features, a look at the new Holmes movie, cartoons, and more.

The eighth issue of Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine features the usual assortment of stories and non-fiction, including:"Sun Ching Foo's Last Trick," by Adam Beau McFarlane"Do You Love Me?" by Marc Bilgrey"The Somerset Wonder," by Ron Goulart"The Hounds of Basketballville," by Hal Charles"Hit One Out of the Park," by Jeff Baker"Travelling Light," by John M. Floyd"Date Night," by S. A. Stolinsky"Anaconda, Montana," by Bruce Kilstein