Dead Level

Summary

Driving deep into the woods to her husband’s cottage with herbest friend, Ellie White, in tow, Jake knows she has a challenging week aheadof her. Aside from saying goodbye to paved roads and indoor plumbing, Jake bether husband that she could finish building the cottage porch in only a few days,a lofty goal for even the craftiest home renovator. But as Jake and Ellie setto work, they soon realize that they’re not alone. Someone is watching them,and that someone is out for blood.

Recently escaped from prison and having fled into the woods,Dewey Hooper recognizes Jake the instant he sees her. Her testimony got himsent away for murder years ago and here, in the remote wilderness, he canfinally exact his revenge. Determined to make payback look like an accident,Dewey hatches a lethal scheme to ensure neither woman returns to Eastportalive.

But Jake and Ellie are tough as nails and not afraid to fendfor themselves. With the exit roads flooded and a deranged convict stalkingtheir every move, they’ll have to keep their wits above water to prevent thequaint little cottage from turning into the ultimate death trap.