IF AT FIRST YOU DONT SUCCEEDIts been seven years since the Seattle Strangler terrorized the city. His victims were all young, pretty, their lifeless bodies found wrapped in a home-sewn white dress. But there was one who miraculously escaped death, just before the Strangler disappeared . . . KILLLara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, hes in Austin . . . AND KILL AGAIN . . .Hes always craved her, even as he killed the others. For so long hes been waiting to unleash the beast within. And this time, hell prove he holds her life in his hands-right before he ends it forever . . .