Published: May 12, 2011
Words: 99,516 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780986920653

Short description

A criminal profiler investigates the killing of a New York City heiress, only to discover that her death is linked to two other murders on the same day: a dot-com millionaire in San Francisco, and the team leader of a government counter-terrorist project in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Extended description

Scorpio Rising (New Age noir)

In the space of one hour, three strangers die violent deaths. A hit-and-run vehicle kills a dot-com millionaire jogging in San Francisco. A car bomb obliterates the team leader of a government counter-terrorism project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. An assailant ambushes a New York heiress walking home from Broadway and forces her own pepper spray down her throat.

In all three cases, investigators reach an immediate impasse. Each victim leaves an estate of millions, but their beneficiaries all have perfect out-of-town alibis. Theories swirl around the victims like flies on a corpse – a contract killing for financial gain, a lover’s quarrel spiraled out of control, a domestic al-Qaeda strike...? The police are stymied and the FBI is worried.

Axel Crowe, criminal psychologist, is summoned to New York by the brother of the woman who was murdered. Crowe is a man with an obscure past but a brilliant reputation. Occasionally he consults as a profiler for th.. (Read more) Scorpio Rising (New Age noir)

In the space of one hour, three strangers die violent deaths. A hit-and-run vehicle kills a dot-com millionaire jogging in San Francisco. A car bomb obliterates the team leader of a government counter-terrorism project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. An assailant ambushes a New York heiress walking home from Broadway and forces her own pepper spray down her throat.

In all three cases, investigators reach an immediate impasse. Each victim leaves an estate of millions, but their beneficiaries all have perfect out-of-town alibis. Theories swirl around the victims like flies on a corpse – a contract killing for financial gain, a lover’s quarrel spiraled out of control, a domestic al-Qaeda strike...? The police are stymied and the FBI is worried.

Axel Crowe, criminal psychologist, is summoned to New York by the brother of the woman who was murdered. Crowe is a man with an obscure past but a brilliant reputation. Occasionally he consults as a profiler for the police. More commonly, he is a finder of wayward people and stolen possessions. Despite initial stonewalling from the NYPD, Crowe profiles the killer in his own unique way – using astrology, palmistry and other unconventional techniques.

His investigation follows a tangled trail of illicit relationships – from one suspect to another and, eventually, yet another. Ultimately, he learns that all three victims were killed in the space of one hour. But is it coincidence or conspiracy?

Facts are gross, but the truth is subtle, Crowe’s guru used to tell him. And although the truth lies buried in the past, Crowe is relentless until he uncovers it.
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Tags

thriller, crime, suspense, mystery, astrology, palmistry, profiling

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Review by: Space Face on Jan. 08, 2013 :
I really hope this is the first of many Axel Crowe books, his methods of detection are fascinating! Great read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Alison Price on March 21, 2012 :
Scorpio Rising is a murder mystery with the twist being the hero who solves the crime is, amongst other things, a professional astrologer. Set in Canada and the USA this story is modern, tense and well written. The new age references are intricately woven into the drama. Annand builds believable characters and the scene backgrounds are rich in detail. There is everything you want in a thriller, homicide, sex and excitement. One can almost feel the heat.

The author is optimally positioned to pen this book as his vast spiritual knowledge permeates the writing. This work has wonderful references for astrologer and general read alike. New Age Noir was a new genre on me but I will be on the lookout for more titles from Annand. I bought my copy directly from Smashwords as an ebook download.

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(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Sherry Fillmore on Feb. 02, 2012 :
my favorite
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Sherry Fillmore on Feb. 02, 2012 : (no rating)
My favorite
(reviewed long after purchase)

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