by J. Rye Erixon

SUBURBAN STRIFE. At a strip mall on Long Island s exclusive north shore, three unforgettable characters cross paths at the local deli run by affable Ted Denimark, who is always ready with a smile, a cup of coffee or the perfect turkey sandwich. The Strip Mall introduces us to Tony Helton, a gambler who draws a losing hand when he matches wits against a ruthless mobster; Carole North, an ambitious real estate agent who strikes a deal with the devil to close the ultimate sale; and Mark Feldman, a doctor in the grips of depression who finds out that true love has an unexpected cost. These narratives intertwine in a tale that pits three lives against an unimaginable evil that lies dormant in the heart of this small town...until now.