Killer Files

John Turner Russell and I are special investigators. Our job, as described by the judge, was to look into the backgrounds of certain individuals and determine whether they had the potential of becoming law breakers. There was very little, if any, violence involved in this endeavor-That is until the last few jobs. It seemed as if we were becoming more like bounty hunters than investigators.

Dr. Victoria Cruz's career reached its pinnacle. Her psychiatry practice thrives as one of Miami's most highly regarded, and her recent publishing deal proves she's one of the area's most respected therapists. Victoria's new self-help book Mental Soul Food propelled her to celebrity status, whisking her away for book signings, speaking events, and appearances. Coupled with the relationship she's built with her boyfriend Jason, things couldn't be better. Until she meets Blaire Bennett—a fan of Victoria's book and a troubled new patient. Convinced it's the only way to remedy Blaire's problems, Victoria returns to her area of expertise: hypnotherapy. Previously, she'd ceased deep exploration of patients' subconsciouses after extended hypnosis treatments of a patient went terribly wrong. Victoria's haunted past resurfaces through Blaire's treatment, causing her to dive into her own subconscious to the point where she can no longer be sure what's real and what's only happening in her mind. Is Victoria a danger to herself? To others? Have her methods of hypnosis caused more damage than good? Is she building irreversible fantasies in her patients that lead to dangerous sexual obsession, physical trauma, and even murder? Worse yet, has Victoria herself unknowingly transformed into a Patient Killer?

Ayla Cruz longs for stardom. Years of playing in front of the guests at Cool Beans beside her boyfriend and songwriting partner Bailey prepared her for the ultimate opportunity: a chance to perform in front of pop superstar Fasa. After Ayla wins the talent show judged by Fasa, she earns a spot to record with him. But not everyone is excited for her. Her best friend Lindsay, and more importantly Lindsays mother, Ellen, are jealous of Aylas success and will do anything to bring Aylas shooting star crashing back to Earth including murder. Aylas sudden fame, however, has another more personal downside. Her behavior and attitude toward her loved ones become unbearable. Just when it seems her mother, Sandra, has lost the once strong connection to her only daughter, Ayla needs Sandras support more than ever. With Ayla facing criminal charges that she swears are false, Sandra must find a way to clear Aylas name. Even if it means going toe to toe with a killer

Since their marriage ten years earlier, Ayla Cruz and Bailey Morrow have built an incredible life together. After Ayla chose journalism over music, she became one of the countrys most respected investigative reporters. Bailey, on the other hand, stayed with music and teamed up with Aylas friend Lindsay to become a Grammy-winning writing duo. With a mansion in Miamis most expensive neighborhood, it seems nothing can curtail their happiness But, as it often does, tragedy strikes. Baileys greedy, fame and fortune seeking family falls to pieces when the truth about Baileys half-brother from his fathers longtime affair is revealed. The family crumbles and nearly takes Ayla and Baileys marriage down in the process. Amidst the family turmoil, a devastating car accident leaves Ayla unable to remember anything about her life. Not her parents, her past, or her husband. Deep inside, the investigative journalist begins to emerge. Evidence all around her points to her own husband, Bailey, as being a prolific serial killer that she and dear family friend Detective Vanessa Jones painstakingly investigated before the crash. A crash that occurred with Bailey behind the wheel Did Bailey attempt to kill Ayla to prevent her from finding the truth? Is he sleeping with her best friend Lindsay? Is he the killer stalking the muggy south Florida nights, searching for his next victim? Ayla must relearn the details of her life and the case to bring this killer to justice before its too late. Even if it turns out to be her beloved husband. Her own life may depend on it