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This exciting crime and suspense thriller opens with a nail-biting teaser that will fire up the reader's imagination. As the story chillingly unfolds, a psychotic killer dancing as a puppet on a string for the highest office in the country, lets loose a reign of terror in the starry city of San Francisco. Private detective Della Steel is sexy and unpredictable, with a backbone of steel and an affinity with knives. She's a strong and tech-savvy sleuth who can play as dirty as the big boys.
But can she solve the most convoluted and high-profile case of her career, even with the help of handsome psycho analyst Darren Hunt, who fires up her hormones? Will their professional relationship develop into something more exciting, or will the killer mark her first? This fast-paced suspense novel weaves intricate intrigue with a memorable cast of characters, and cleverly reaches its climax with wit, character, and heart. Read more Read less. Here's how restrictions apply. Start reading Shot in the Dark: A Dark Steel Novel on your Kindle in under a minute.
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Please try again later. Exciting thriller and a gripping story from a first time author.
The story keeps you on toes with twists and turns on every page. Kudos for the author. Looking forward to the next book. One person found this helpful.
Back in the Batcave, the Joker has escaped his cell and appears to have deeper knowledge of the unraveling mystery. Makes for very fast paced reading and I couldn't put it down. She's so well developed, not to Wow. A Spacetime Odyssey with his five-year-old son. Just some jumbled wording here and there. It's also enjoyable having a non-magical lead who needs that magic to interact in the world.
There aren't many books I outright give up on after a couple of chapters. Perhaps there was a story here, but I just couldn't cope with the stilted, amateurish writing. Into the trash it went. This fast paced thriller was a wonderful stimulating ride. I loved Steel, and Hunt was an awesome character.
I was intrigued by the plot and the roller coaster twists and turns. The characterization was great and the story really well put together. It's a must read and I'm going to keep a watch out for this author's next book. I urge you to do the same.
Get the physical book here [ASIN: A Dark Steel Novel]. Enjoyed reading 'Shot in the dark', lots of action, interesting characters and good plot kept the momentum going. So, each chapter will stand alone, unless stated in the opening text. So, each chapter will be it's own individual story. Also, each chapter will be given a rating before being published, just so you can judge what content you will be seeing.
Fear not, some chapters will feature some of the other classic characters too, so not to worry. Anyone else who is a fan of this couple, don't hesitate to drop me a message, it would be awesome to speak to others.
And remember, feedback is welcome, but please keep it modest. Yes, I have re-updated this chapter, as I have decided to improve it slightly, so if you have read this before, then yes, it has changed. If you haven't, then welcome, and I hope you enjoy. This chapter is rated T, but I think it's more implied than anything.
So much for peace and quiet, Steven thought, as he lowered his mug back to the kitchen table. He'd only returned from Unova, literally, thirty minutes ago, and since that time, the Sootopolis gym leader, had taken it upon himself to interrogate him at every given opportunity. Steven had been looking forward to returning home to relax, and recover from the slight hangover he was carrying, however, those plans were completely scuppered; as he was literally ambushed by his best friend; or as Wallace referred to himself as 'pseudo brother,' as soon as he touched down in Mossdeep on Metagross.
He wasn't even going to bother to ask, how the man knew when he was due to arrive home, that was one headache he could live without. Steven picked up his coffee mug again, before glancing towards Wallace. The gym leader, was sat on the other side of the table with his arms folded, and was giving him a rather dubious, if not unimpressed stare. He couldn't help but sigh, before lowering his mug to the table once again. It was nice to see and catch up with the other Champions," Steven responded, with as much energy as he could muster.
He' just hoped that his answer would appease the water specialist, so he could get some peace. Steven couldn't help but be quite Recent events being, his latest attendance at the 'Quarterly Champions' Get Together;' or as it had been more aptly named by Alder on that one occasion, 'The Champions' Drinking Party. I mean honestly, you're like a Growlithe chasing a bone. You've never taken an interest in my attendance at these events before, so, it baffles me as to why you are now," Steven paused, as he took a sip of his now lukewarm coffee, before sighing again.
Let it be said, Wallace's glare could send any pokemon, or human alike, running for the hills. Thankfully, having known the man since childhood, the glare had little effect on him anymore. With that, Steven then refocussed his attention on finally finishing the coffee he had made, before it went completely cold and undrinkable. Steven could clearly hear the displeasure in his tone of voice, but he tried to ignore it.
However, the silence didn't last for long. I suppose this is what you get, from having the most flamboyant man in history, as your closest friend.
Steven was just about to finish off the remainder of his coffee, when that direct comment came. What in Arceus' sake Steven carefully lowered his mug back to the table, as he gazed impassively at the gym leader sat opposite him. Upon hearing his response, the gym leader had ceased his flamboyant gesticulating, as his gaze levelled with his. Steven couldn't help but freeze slightly; he knew that face all too well, as he'd seen it far too many times, normally, right before Wallace embarrassed the hell out of him. I know he knows something. But if he does, how does he know?
Steven nervously thought, before mentally cursing himself. Now's not the time to be flustered. Now's the time to keep calm, don't show signs of weakness, Wallace feeds off it. He's just fishing, he doesn't know for sure. Use that Champion's composure; you're the 'Steel Champion' for a reason. However, Wallace could read Steven like a book.
He'd known him for far too long, and he knew exactly, when his friend was rattled. Steven was definitely hiding something, and Wallace was determined to get his friend to confess. But the good thing for him was, he now had him, right where he wanted him. He smirked as he dealt the final blow. Steven cursed in his mind. How in the world did he know? How the hell did he find out so fast? Wallace didn't even need to hear Steven's answer.
His expressions said it all. Taking one look at Steven's paralysis, wide eyes and steadily growing blush, the gym leader burst into hysteric laughter.
Shot in the Dark, first in the Dark Steel Novel series, uncovers an explosive government connection arising out of a sequence of sniper murders that lead directly. Born in New Delhi, India, Suman Saxena, an avid fiction reader and a wildlife she published her first fiction novel, called Shot in the Dark: A Dark Steel Novel.
Steven felt his embarrassment flood through him like a Surf attack; h ow did he know? How was it possible? After moments of laughing at his friend's rather embarrassed expression, Wallace wiped some of the tears that had overspilled due to his mirth, before continuing to torment Steven further. I mean, here we all were, thinking that you'd be a bachelor for life, with just a house full of pet rocks for company, but little did we know, that you were actually, harbouring feelings for a certain, blonde haired Champion.
And from what my source has told me, the feeling is quite mutual. Steven couldn't have responded, even if he had tried to find some words.