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Book Description: Steven Saylor, author of the highly praised Roma Sub Rosa mystery series, now blends real-life characters and meticulous historical research into a chilling fictional narrative about America's first recorded serial killings and one of our most celebrated short story writers O. Henry. And just like O. Henry's famous denouements, Saylor's novel promises to deliver... A TWIST AT THE ENDAustin, Texas in 1885 is a place of dust and dreams, quick riches, and wild desires. But 'the Servant Girl Annihilators' are also making it a city of fear. The first victim, a mulatto housekeeper, is torn from her bed and murdered. Six more women will die, including pretty blond Eula Phillips, who is bank clerk Will Porter's lover. Over a decade later, living in New York as O. Henry, Will cannot escape his memories-or a blackmailer's merciless demands. Then a mysterious letter invites him back to Texas to follow the dark path of a sadistic killer and make a stunning discovery as he is forced to confront the demons of his own tormented mind...AUTHORBIO: STEVEN SAYLOR is the author of the internationally popular Roma Sub Rosa mysteries, set in ancient Rome. A Texas native, he now divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas.

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