A New Year's Bite — Lydia Parks

Nathan gets a visit from his friend, Terra, a detective with the Atlanta police, and is worried by her appearance.� She tells him she's frustrated that she hasn't caught the Slasher, a serial killer plaguing the city.� As they talk, Nathan uncovers other problems in Terra's life: her new partner's a jerk, her boyfriend is a wonderful man, but rotten in bed, and her parents want her to bring her new beau to their New Year's party. Helping with Terra's boyfriend is easy.� Nathan joins them in the be