Night Kill (Private Investigator Andrew Knight Mystery Series)
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Authors: RL Edinger
©2012 R.L. Edinger
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Author’s Note:
This is a work of fiction.
Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the
product of my imagination, or are used fictitiously, and
any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events,
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Published by
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Two Rivers, WI 54241
Cover & book design by R.L. Edinger,
ISBN-13: 978-1461099895
ISBN-10: 1461099897
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4392-8339-4
Printed in the United States of America
My family for their love and support with all the hours
I spend on the computer, thank you.
And those who continue to be loyal fans of
Andrew Knight; you have my many thanks!
Contents
A person would think that of all the pages to be written in a book, the acknowledgement pages would be the easiest of all to do; trust me it is not! How do you thank the people who have been an inspiration, supported, or contributed to the completion of this book? The following is my attempt to put into words my thoughts and the way I feel.
The first person I would like to thank is my wife, Linda. She’s the one who has been the most patient, understanding and supportive through not only the process of this book, but the previous ones. She is also the one who keeps reminding me that there is more to life than writing. Somewhere along the way, this next person and I ran into each other. Renda and I met on the website,
gather.com
, and through time have become good friends. Renda has been an inspiration, supportive, and a true friend I have ever known; even though we have never met face to face. Besides me, she has been the most passionate about my stories.
Through Renda, I met another person that has been a part of this book. It is her sister Kay. I would describe Kay as the head Cheerleader for the Andrew Knight Fan Club. Kay continues to lead through her enthusiasm and positive attitude. On a side note, Kay was the winner of a contest I had sponsored on
gather.com
. It was a contest to submit a character idea for this book. The character Kay submitted for the book is Kara Sadler. So, keep an eye out for this very interesting and pivotal character I created from Kay’s submission.
Finally there are two more people I would like to thank for the part they had in this book. The first is Holly. I met Holly through a game we both enjoy playing on facebook The game is Kingdoms of Camelot and on the game Holly (Lady Toughcookie) and I met because we are part of the same alliance. So when I put out a request for someone to proof the French words in the book, Holly graciously and willingly answered the call. She has done a wonderous service for me and I thank her greatly. The other person is Pastor Henry Koch. When I could not find anyone on facebook that was fluent in German, I turned to my coworkers. I asked around if any one knew of someone fluent in German. After several attempts, they suggested calling Pastor Koch. After introducing myself to him, I explained what I needed. Just like Holly, Pastor Koch graciously accepted the task. He even took the time to explain to me his written corrections, as well as to me which were spoken. It was a great moment for me.
In closing I would like to share with you that writing this story has turned out to be more than I expected. It has turned out to be a life lesson as well. I have found out that there are people out there who are willing to take a chance on someone they have never met before. Thank you my wife and soulmate Linda; Renda, Kay, Holly and Pastor Koch. You have been an inspiration to me as well, and forever more will be a very important part of my life.
I have always been an avid reader. From the time I can remember, I have had a love for books and a wide array of genres. According to my current mood or mindset, I will pick up a book to take me away…to foreign lands, different times, or to just meet “new” people. At times, I may be in the mood for a good historical read, other times I may be in the mood for a good horror, and then there are times a romance calls to me. Either way, reading is a fantastic past time and a great hobby. There is always an adventure to be had and lands to be explored. After reading a good book, I enjoy writing book reviews. Writing the reviews allow me to share my thoughts about a writer and story with others. You can never be too young or old to establish a love for books, to allow yourself to be whisked away.
Somewhere along the way, R.L. and I ran into each other. I began reading his articles (or posts as they have become to be known on Gather). He would post blurbs on his various books and I would read them with interest. Being introduced to R.L. and his writings online has been something of an adventure in itself. What started as an online acquaintance has evolved into an endearing online friendship. We “met” at the website
Gather.com
, which started out for writers and has since evolved into more of a social site. Regardless, there are still writers and artists who remain members on it. Finally, one day, I decided to pick up one of his books, which happened to be the second book in this series,
The Forgotten King
, I was hooked and purchased the first and third books in the series. During that time, R.L. and I would exchange thoughts through emails. It grew into ideas and our relationship continued to grow from simple author/reader to an endearing friendship. I am thankful to know him.
Having the opportunity to read all three of R.L.’s books,
Journey into the Knight, The Forgotten King
, and,
Into the Fire Storm
, has offered me a look into the life and adventures of Andrew Knight. The characters have come alive and now I feel as if I know them personally. To expound a bit more, each of these books offer intrigue and suspense while allowing you to trail along and try to solve the mysteries. Trailing along beside Andrew Knight and trying to unravel the mystery is part of the fun as far as I am concerned. One thing I particularly liked about
Journey into the Knight
is it is actually a collection of smaller stories. This was a plus because it allowed me to read the selections while waiting at doctor’s appointments and other places. I used the time to try to figure out the “who done it” before reading the rest of the story. What makes a book or story even greater is when you feel you are pulled into the story line and actually “there”, or when you feel the emotion of the characters. A good book pulls you in, holds you there…allowing you to experience the whole effect. So far, R.L.’s writings have done just that and I greatly enjoy following Andrew along on his “journeys”.
It has been an honor to come to know R.L. With the passing of time, R.L. and I have shared our different thoughts on various things, including writing. It has been interesting to witness the evolution of this new story
Night Kill
. I have found R.L. to be a wonderful inspiration and he is supportive, kind, and intelligent. There are many authors I admire and seek out their material to read. One of those is R.L. Edinger. When I was first introduced to his work online, I was not sure if I would like it or not…but being the reader I am, I decided to try it. From the first few pages, I was enthralled with R.L.’s main character, Andrew Knight. I devoured one book after another and was ecstatic to learn there would be a fourth book in the Knight series. As an added bonus, I was thrilled my sister won the character contest R.L. held. It was interesting to see how R.L. weaved her character into the story. As I have mentioned before, I am honored to have seen R.L. “in action” and watch this book progress from an idea into an amazing story. Somehow, R.L. weaved his magic again in
Night Kill
. I am honored to be allowed a “sneak peek” of this new, upcoming novel. In it, the characters seem to evolve together, creating a captivating dance and alluring the reader. Compared to the other stories R.L. has written, I have found this one to be more intense, showing a deeper, darker side of the main character. R.L. seems to allow Andrew to come more alive in this later story, becoming more “human” by experiencing the darker side of life, making mistakes like those that we all do, and trying to fight “good and evil”. Although the previous three books are very good and you would be missing out if you do not read them, I feel this new book is one of R.L.’s best thus far. This is going to be a great addition to my growing library and will certainly be to yours, as well as the other three books.
A little teaser ~ in this new story, members of the Higgins family are murdered, save one…Storm. Her missing boyfriend, Wyatt, is immediately suspected of the brutal murders. The intensity of the search for the truth brings Andrew into the depths of vampirism, allowing his dark side to surface. Will he survive it all? Will those close to him survive? Only the pages hold the answers. Come along on this journey if you dare. You will not want to miss this newest story in the series.
Happy Reading…Enjoy the Journey!
-Renda Brooks
What if a gothic tale of vampires were married to a classic murder mystery thriller? So what if there were such a book?