Book description
Calgary, Canada's booming oil capital, is caught in the grip of
terror as a serial killer with the chilling nickname TLC stalks its
streets and pathways. His rampage has put intense pressure on Homicide
Detective Chris Crane, the lead investigator in the case. TLC can
seemingly strike at will, blatantly displaying the obscenely mutilated
bodies of his victims in city parks. As the body count steadily
mounts, TLC zeroes in on Chris, acknowledging him as a worthy opponent
in the deadly game.
But are the taunts really from TLC? Or are they the work of a sick
impersonator? And is there a copycat taking advantage of the
situation? Chris must grapple with these and other frustrating
questions as he seeks to unmask a killer who, despite his flamboyance
and risky taunting of the police, manages to stage his grisly
showpieces without leaving any clues behind.
Author, attorney, and oilman, John Ballem has lived and practised
energy law in Calgary since the mid-fifties. A Victim of
Convenience is his twelfth novel. He has also published numerous
short stories, a volume of poetry, and a legal textbook. He travels
extensively throughout the world.
