Summer in South Carolina—a time of ripe peaches, crackling bonfires, trips to the lake, and the rural legend of a creature known as the Lizard Man.This year, a very real monster is lurking about. The victims all have one thing in common—they share their names with plants.Soon it becomes apparent that seventeen-year-olds Dusty Miller and Nandina Bush may be next on the killer’s list.“That was when I realized that the red I saw in the driveway wasn’t blood. It was a scattering of rose petals. Deep down, I knew, right at that very moment, that what all of us had been afraid of for the past several months had already happened. The serial killer had finally made his way to Crow County.”– Dusty Miller "A great summer read!" ~ Charles Campbell , author of Cinnamon Tea and Mrs. Fields' Journal "A beautifully written serial killer thriller." ~ Peachy Keen Book Reviews "A sizzling Southern tale of murder." ~ Altered Instincts "...filled with unpredictable events that will keep you guessing until the end." ~ Jack Anderson Reviews "Break out the sweet tea, put your feet up, and prepare to go on a meandering tour of Crow County that will uncover the dark roots of a seemingly peaceful rural area and its residents. The dark, rich, and vivid setting lures you into an unsettling calm before the storm. You know that something is going to happen, but you do not know when or who it will happen to. Then the elegantly crafted storm hits and tears away the facade that the residents have erected to hide their deepest secrets and darkest fears. A young love blossoms in the eye of this storm, but it may be stripped bare before it even has a chance to mature. Then, just as you begin to think that you know who the killer is, Gibson adds another layer to the plot that keeps you guessing. I enjoyed this book immensely! Between the exquisite setting that ensnared me immediately and the mystery that kept me guessing until the very end, I found myself reading it until the wee hours of the morning. Do not let the "young adult" categorization fool you! Gibson's impeccable writing is not immature and is well-suited for adults who enjoy a good,dark mystery." ~ On My Kindle Book Reviews Let me know what you think!  Follow me on Facebook at Bryce Gibson Writer, Twitter @BGibsonWriter, Instagram BGibsonWriter, email me atBryceGibsonWriter@gmail, or simple leave a review here on Amazon.  All are greatly appreciated!