The Steel Van Man

The modus operandi of this powerful thriller is the hook that snags the reader in chapter one and just won t let go. In a sleepy coastal town north of Boston, a serial killer is murdering select victims, couples mostly. Intriguingly, however, this brutal hunter serves a higher calling. Detective Stanley Devonshire is uncovering a trail of evidence in an attempt to determine exactly how the killer has managed to continue on its horrific rampage undiscovered for what appears to be eighty years now and with the exact same pattern.

At the outset, there is no discernible thread of reason connecting the killings. So Stan enlists the help of his longtime friend from Marblehead, Detective Mark Brown. Stan is also joined forcibly by a stunning state police officer and imposing federal agent who follow him along on a journey of revelation twist after convoluted twist. Devonshire is certain he is close to solving the cases stacking up on his desk, but in his attempt to identify the illusive killer, will he or someone close to him become the hunter s next prey?

The Steel Van Man has the reader holding his breath and postulating at every turn as the book weaves a story of murders committed, secrets revealed and justice sought. While the author weaves tantalizing threads of disclosure, the reader is driven in an uncomfortable direction, a direction he might prefer to avoid.

Jason is a native of Ohio who currently lives in northern Massachusetts with his family. He has been writing since he was in sixth grade when he wrote "Loss of Innocence," a short story about a teddy bear that is alive but slowly deteriorates as his owner and lifelong companion grows up and loses his imagination. It was at this point in his life that Jason knew he wanted to write. He enjoyed the magic of being able to create a unique world full of new realities in his mind--one that nobody had ever seen before. Since then, Jason has written over 150 short stories and is currently working on two novels. This entrepreneur has recently added the titles of author and publisher to his long list of professional credentials. He has been working in information technology since 1995 and offers lectures to parents on computer and internet safety. A working author, Jason enjoys connecting with his readers through book signings, speaking engagements and various media venues.