Tower of Deception: Sterling Quinn: Detective Series, #2

By Robert Steacy

Tower of Deception - Sterling Quinn
Detective Sterling Quinn had gone missing for nearly five days when he suddenly reappeared to a resounding revelation about the untimely death of his parents. But the shocking effects of his past never seemed to wear from the genius of his detective skills. Instead it only sharpened the intuitive nature that drove him, strengthening his resolve to uncover yet another unseemly crime in the City. 
There was always the sense that Quinn was consumed with his next case, almost as if he could see her coming. The appearance of homicidal deception was the essence of Charlize Buchanan’s story. One that Harrison Reed could not fully comprehend or trust himself to unravel without the assistance of his partner’s genius investigative powers.
The treacherous nature of her retelling exposed the blackness of heart that Quinn would need to concoct the trap at Coit Tower and secure final resolution… or at least, so it seemed.
Tower of Deception is another in the line of great detective mysteries that will enchant you as well as confound you. Enjoy the next thrill ride with Sterling Quinn and his trusted assistant Harrison Reed as they unravel a familiar crime of obsessive desire.
Then get all the Sterling Quinn stories as they come out, ready to intrigue your mind again and again!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Robert Steacy
• Release date: Jun 25, 2015
• ISBN: 9781513026770

Robert Steacy

Robert Steacy As a writer of fictional work, Robert Steacy has challenged himself to produce wildly fun adventures in an intelligent and picturesque manner. No matter the project, Robert utilizes his extensive skills as a creative communicator and analytical thinker to lead the reader though their own emotional discoveries. Robert has written artistic storylines as well as edited technical works for many publications including his own advertising and literary company.?Writing is a passion that he is compelled to do while working in varied genres. In addition to fiction novels, he is the author of poetry, short stories and film scripts, as he enjoys diversifying his talents through various writing experiences. Robert understands how incredibly important the nature of information is and the resultant inspiration that comes from a good story or well thought out project. He achieves his imagination from his many years traveling the world for work and sport, as well as his time coaching, mentoring and partnering through artistic expression.?? Robert has published many articles and ebooks throughout his professional life, including technical writing projects involving business plans, contracts and proposals, in addition to his many adventurous novels and comical short stories. Robert has also involved himself as an actor on stage and in films for much of his life. His acting experience has included the role of Drosselmeyer in San Jose Dance Theatre's Nutcracker, Lord Capulet in "Romeo and Juliet" and Dr. Coppelius in "Coppelia", as well as performing off-Broadway in "Mr. Male America" as Mr. California. Robert was also a guest "Leader of the Gang" Mouseketeer for TV's "Mickey Mouse Club". Since then, he studied stage and film performance extensively to hone acting skills. He has had appearances in various television shows such as "I Almost Got Away with it", and recent films such as "Moneyball". He is currently shooting and co-starring in an independent film "The First Day of Spring", scheduled to be released in 2015. Robert has always been inspired by the many great artists he has had the fortune to work with that allow him to push the boundaries of performance and literary achievement.

Book preview

Tower of Deception

Murder and deceit became the essence of her tale, something that I could not ignore. The treacherous nature of the retelling exposed the blackness that became her soul. I was to be the sounding board; the distress signal that she hoped would alarm the world of her plight. But there I was, wishing that she would refrain from any further detail of this sordid saga. Instead, she would continue without concern for my belief or her own safety and welfare. It only seemed fitting that the city had become engulfed in long days of dense fog, fueling the heavy hearted story that consumed her. It was a story that she needed to tell, and I was to be her muse, her siren of hope.

There were many parts and pieces of Charlize Buchanan’s account that seemed accurate and believable, others that felt drawn up and executed as if rehearsed. I knew that there was nothing I could do, not yet anyway. I could not print such a wild enactment of something that was born from a ‘B’ movie. I would be laughed from my office and made to cover such unimportant events as the current refuse maintenance strike. It was then that I knew there was only one man that could unravel this woman’s desperate hopes of finding her missing love alive, and yet I was hesitant to bring her to him.

Sterling Quinn had gone missing for almost five days when he suddenly reappeared at my door with his two best friends in hand, cheap whiskey and a tawdry maiden direct from the streets of Broadway. I had no other choice but to allow him into my small home as he swilled his drink and filled the room with passionate remarks and kisses while embracing his young lady for the evening. The idea that she quickly became half naked, dancing wildly with her large laboratory created breasts bouncing as if a boxer’s speed bag in the middle of my living room, only made the sight of this back street love fest more unappealing to the sobered mind. It was only good fortune that Quinn passed out before she disrobed completely while ripping his putrid shirt from his bare chest expecting more tasteless sensuality from my irrational friend. Before losing all composure as well as my excellently prepared lunch from earlier in the day, I, of course, politely suggested she cover her exposed body parts and leave promptly. After paying her a larger sum than I suspect he promised, she rushed out the door to catch a taxi back to whatever unkempt place he pulled her from.

When Quinn awoke from his self-induced stupor, he bellowed out as if in terrible physical pain. Only moments went by before appearing to be of his right mind, as he recounted a resounding revelation about the untimely death of his parents. The shocking effects of which never seemed to wear from the genius of his detective presumptions. No matter the day’s events, there was always the sense that he was consumed, yet unusually collected by the tragic incident. Never completely giving in to the haunting effects, until he would fall from grace by drinking measurable amounts from his bottle of choice, all at once, creating a monstrous image of his own tortured soul.

So, it was with reluctance that I decided to introduce another woman into his life that experienced similar torturous effects as he, unfortunately, before I was able to discern his current state of mind and resilience from yet another step into his darkened past.

Harrison Reed! My dear friend, remarked Sterling Quinn, as we sat