A Whole Lot of Kidnapping Going On

In Book Two, reporter Barry Beaumont and his young photographer, Jake, are drawn into a complex mystery created by an unknown person from Barry's past, who insists he caused great sadness for him, so much that he is requiring Barry to prove his worth by forcing him to find and rescue six innocent victims before they die. If authorities are notified, they, along with Barry will be killed. A 'person in power' will also die if they are not successful. In each of the six cases, they are provided only one esoteric clue to go on. Their quest is limited to 14 days and as it proceeds, Barry and Jake are subjected to increasingly dangerous attacks on their lives. Melanie is again there to help as the research person from the newspaper. The usual guys also show up, Jerry, the delivery boy; Al from the pizzeria; and Lieutenant Walker, friend and police presence. Suspense, danger, excitement, and always, Barry's twisted sense of humor.