Enigma
Enigma by Jesus Mendez, published by iUniverse in June 2006, is a gripping narrative that follows Graves Stone, an elite FBI profiler recovering from a traumatic encounter with a sadistic murderer. After seventeen months of rehabilitation, Stone is drawn back into the world of profiling when he receives a call from the Miami FBI field office. He soon finds himself entangled in a complex case involving a copycat killer who eerily replicates one of his previous investigations, forcing him to confront both his past and the chilling reality of the present.
In this 260-page novel, readers will delve into a suspenseful exploration of crime and psychological tension as Stone races against time to uncover the truth behind the copycat killer known as “Pointer” and a separate serial killer targeting Catholic priests. With the assistance of his psychologist friend, Dr. Toni Preston, Stone navigates a dangerous cat-and-mouse game while grappling with his own mental instability. The narrative intricately weaves themes of mystery and detective work, providing a vivid portrayal of city life and the psychological challenges faced by those in law enforcement.
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Graves Stone was the FBI’s elite profiler, but a close call with a sadistic murderer lands him in the hospital with a diagnosis of “mental instability.”
Now, seventeen months later, he is still recovering from his ordeal while a terrifying nightmare haunts his dreams. Stone receives a phone call from the head of the Miami FBI field office that plunges him back into profiling. But the copycat killer eerily mimics one of Stone’s previous cases.
The new murders mirror the old ones to such a degree that Stone begins to doubt that they captured the real killer. As he scrambles to unravel the mystery of the copycat killer dubbed “Pointer,” another serial killer-a female who murders Catholic priests and carves the word “Grace” into their chest-continues her killing spree. With the help of his psychologist friend, Dr. Toni Preston, Stone faces his fears and begins a cat-and-mouse game with “Pointer,” who has already killed eight women.
As the pieces begin to fall into place about “Pointer,” Stone realizes he has overlooked a crucial clue that will break the “Grace” murders wide open. But he is unprepared for the truth about the “Grace” killer, whose identity has remained an enigma through twenty-seven murders.
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