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No break-in. No robbery. No rape. Just murder--by invitation only.

knock-Knock-KNOCK. Expecting anyone? Yes, but not a psychopath with EASY ACCESS to your home.

Detectives face a crossword puzzle with all blackened squares. Is an article deliberately placed--a clue--a deception? Did that cause the NYPD to set in motion a series of merry-go-round theories?

Protagonist, Steve Waltrip is placed on administrative leave from the NYPD pending an investigation into the death of his ex-wife. Problems escalate with an ongoing media battle, and Waltrip'simplication in the death of an undercover cop, Joanne Newcombe.

Another shadow iscast over Waltrip when two D.A. investigators are gunned down. Not a good month for our colorful, headline-grabbing, ex-detective.

The press dubs the killer, "Popeye," immediately giving the monster hero status. A highly intelligent adversary, systematic and ice-cold, has the law and our protagonist painted into a clueless corner.

In the end Waltrip figures out the Why. And along with some luck--the Who presented itself. That gave way to a gut-wrenching see-saw finale.