by Gene Hodes

Mastermind is a roller coaster ride from the first page until its shocking conclusion. A psychopathological murderer leaves a trail of death in his quest for.for what? What could motivate a man to kill so many people? What is the payoff? Why? Billionaire inventor Michael Case, assisted by the enigmatic Ying, NYC Chief of Detectives Hannah Gold, who has her own agenda, and others must discover the true identity of the killer before he strikes again. Framing Michael for the murders is just another brilliant step in the achievement of the murderer's ultimate goals. They are all so much collateral damage. The NYPD, Miami police department and the FBI combine their resources and brainpower to solve these crimes, but they are out-shown collectively and individually by Michael Case. His photographic memory, expertise in the area of psychopathology and creativity make him the de facto leader of the investigation. If they cannot stop this madman and his rising body count, if he succeeds, then the world will be a much darker, more dangerous place. Everybody has secrets. Most of these are harmless, trivial. His secret ambitions constantly raise the ante and keep you glued to your seat, wondering what will be revealed on each page. Mastermind is not only the story of a mind so depraved it is beyond comprehension, it is a story of love and friendship, of bonds tested to the ultimate limit and beyond. Don't read this at night, unless you plan to sleep with the lights on.