The Mystery Unfolds on "The Butcher's List"

The Butcher's List is a fantastic mystery-suspense novel written by Roger S. Williams. It is a large chapter mystery written in a unique style. Through out each chapter the author carries his readers into the lives of the town people and also into the life of the murderer.

The setting takes place in a small town called Dalton Ca. The Story opens with a new family moving into town. The father, Vince Swanson has relocated to take over the Dalton General Foods Company. Little did this family of four realize what they were now walking into.

Within a matter of days the town has been turned upside down with the disappearance of a small child. While her brother and friend were out biking they make a pit stop and deep in the brushes the brother, Mark discovers his sister's frail body. One of her legs had been cut off.

As the story continues to unfold the sheriff is faced with trying to solve the murder. Just who is this criminal. Roger S. Williams refers to him as "The Man". Now just who is "The Man". Could he be Rev. White the AME Preacher who throws out the word with a vengeance but behind closed doors he has other issues going on.

Is it the Sheriff Frank Martinez who we learn has an anger issue and a hatred for children. Throughout the book we see him using his authority to push them around. Or what about Ralph Porter, the Sheriff's assistant. He felt like he had been shafted for the position he was in..just who is "This Man". Or is it Peggie's boyfriend. All he does is lay around the house all day drinking and blaming others for why he isn't employed.

One thing I see is "This Man" is out for revenge. Something to took place in his life and he is out to get payback from the town. He wants the parents to feel the pain and agony that he is feeling. This man could be the sheriff, the preacher, the lawyer, the doctor. Come and read along with Roger S. Williams and hold on to your seat and let's see who will be next on "The Butcher's List". This man does all he can to keep one step ahead of the investigators. When they start getting to close he must add them to his list. So quietly he stalks out each of the individuals so he can stay ahead of the game. Then like a rattlesnake he leaps into motion.

A great mystery suspense for mature teens and adults. A book once you start reading you can't put down until you learn the mystery behind "The Butcher's List".

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6476497