Smoke and Mirrors

Slaughter County; the name conjures up all sorts of disturbing images. In reality, nothing noteworthy ever happens in this quiet hamlet – not if you're a homicide detective anyway. Not until that fateful autumn evening ... The midnight sky was pitch-black, save for a sliver of a crescent moon overhead. Off in the distance emanated the lights of the city, oblivious to the darkness of this deed. A face suddenly appeared upon the reflection of the glass as the flame was lit – it was the face of vengeance – the face of evil. A phone call was made just as the match ignited its means to an end. A groggy, barely audible "Hello" reverberated through the phone. "Click" and the phone met its fate in the fledgling fire. As the inferno began to spread a single act remained ... About the Author Ronald Lamont (aka Ronald Lamont Canfield) is a U.S. Navy veteran and former (retired) high-level manager with the Department of Defense. His debut novel, RISEN FROM THE DEPTHS, drew on his experiences