Object of Lust

OBJECT OF LUST: Marian Dewitt is feeling restless. Her husband Dee is away a lot, and the years haven't been kind to their marriage. When Lewis Leland saves her from a near-drowning, she finds herself curious about the young man. She allows him to take her up until the hills one afternoon. But she is spotted by a group of young boys, her daughter's friends. Marian flees the scene, mortified but grateful for the distraction. Because there is something strange about Lewis―something not quite right. Lewis is too cold and calculating. Soon he begins following Marian, spying on her, even ransacking her house. Lewis knows that soon she will be his―and there is nothing Marian can do about it!

Charles Runyon was born June 9, 1928 in Sheridan, Missouri, and after studying at various universities, worked as an editor for oil companies. He began writing fiction in the mid-50's, primarily for the men's magazines, and produced over 20 novels. He was nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe award of the MWA for Power Kill. Runyon is also known for his dystopic science fiction, as well as three ghost-written Ellery Queen novels. He died on June 8, 2015, in Cedar Park, Texas.