Smash Cut

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seeing Red comes this thrilling novel full of jarring, cinematic twists and breathless suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat.When millionaire Paul Wheeler is murdered, his family retains renowned lawyer Derek Mitchell to defend the victims nephew Creightonalthough the police have not charged the young man with the crime. Wheelers mistress Julie Rutledge, who is also a suspect, believes that Creighton is the killer despite his rock-solid alibi, and shell do almost anything in her quest to prove his guilteven ruin Dereks career. But as Derek learns of Creightons darker side, especially his bizarre fascination with movie murders, the more he agrees with Julies suspicion. The clock ticks down to a shocking ending as Derek and Julie join forces to find the truth. Has Creighton begun re-enacting cinemas goriest scenes and, if so, who will be his unwilling co-stars? They wont know until the final Smash Cut.