The Pain of Strangers — Andrew Barrett

When damaged people reach positions of power, there is no hope for the innocent.In 1987, Norton Bailey became known as the Madman of Mabgate. A damaged person in a position of power, he built a machine to take care of his problems and used money as bait.CSI Eddie Collins is feeling alone and adrift. Even work is unreliable and tense, and brings conflict with bad people. One damaged person in particular seeks to choose how Eddie, and the victims he tries to protect, will die.Is there still no hope for the innocent?Forensic evidence has always lit up the way, but now the light shines dimly. It's just bright enough to illuminate the fight of Eddie's life.