The First Deadly Decision — Shirley Spain

A crime suspense novel of deception, obsession, and murder. Note: this is the “PG-13” version of Spain's novel “Mistaken Trust.” The mysterious Commander is obsessed with a sexy, strong-willed beauty named Julia “Jewels” Andrasy and will stop at nothing to have her. Under the direction of his disciplined and faithful cohorts, Jewels is brutally kidnapped and held prisoner in the wilderness while the devious Commander conceals his identity and bides his time before finally claiming her to unleash his premeditated twisted tortures. Jewels, however, isn't a compliant prisoner and launches numerous escape attempts only to land in deeper trouble. Yet she knows she has to do something. And fast. As the time rapidly nears for the Commander to take possession of her, Jewels is forced to trust one man. If she chooses wisely she will live, maybe even find love. But if she chooses poorly and she is guaranteed to die dreadfully at the hands of a maniac serial killer.