Branded for Murder In the early 60's a serial killer was murdering women of all ages. The media labeled this real life killer the 'Boston Strangler.' Albert DeSalvo confessed to being that killer, but there has been much speculation as to whether he was the real killer. He was subsequently killed in his cell. This 'Branded for Murder' novel takes place during that same period and creates the 'New England Strangler.' Over a dozen women were victims and the authorities needed to establish a task force to consolidate efforts to track the killer down. Scott Tucker, a Harvard undergraduate, received a call that changed his life - his cousin was the strangler's last victim. He commits to help find her killer and is successful joining the task force. The day President Kennedy is assassinated Scott finally overcomes his reluctance to meet someone he lusts for. His life changes quickly as he comes out of his shell and discovers the love of his life. When the task force efforts finally have the key suspect in custody, unfortunately the killings continue. The authorities wonder if they have the real killer in custody, or is there another killer targeting the new victims. Scott becomes the only thing between the killer and his next target.