The girl’s silly laugh was like a beacon to the stalker.  He slinked through the brush, gaining favorable position while she taunted her father.  He froze to admire her, holding his breath, hoping the birds didn’t scare her away.  He inhaled her fragrance and his vessels engorged.  Her father’s shouts would help mask his ambush.  It was a perfect setup.  There was no turning back.  When the timing was right, he made his move.  A swift blow held her silence while he carried her off where no one would find her.  Now she would be his.

Advertising executive Randy Connifer adored his six-year-old daughter, Kerri.  He yearned to be with her.  He could see her only on Wednesday mornings and every other weekend, and it was never enough.  Despite his estranged wife’s court order limiting their time together, they looked forward to their time in the park, Kerri’s cherished spot.  When he picked her up that particular Wednesday morning, Kerri was dedtermined to reach the

lookout bench, buoyed by the thought of seeing snow on Mount Diablo.  Randy sensed that someone was watching them.  All of a sudden, Kerri sprinted ahead, knowing Randy couldn’t keep pace.  She disappeared around a blind curve without a trace.

The media, police, and wife Amanda Schaefer were quick to accuse Randy of kidnapping Kerri.  Amanda loathes her husband, but is forced to join him in finding their daughter.  In doing so, they begin an unimaginable journey that rides waves of emotion.

This is Mark W. Danielson’s third reality-based novel, and was inspired by an actual Colorado case.  Deception, accusations, and fearful twists that keep the reader guessing make Diablo’s Shadow a must read.

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