Before Evil

PRAISE FOR ALEX KAVA“Meet Kava’s FBI special agent Maggie O’Dell. But beware—it could be the start of a new addiction.” —Peterborough Evening Telegraph, UK “Kava’s writing is reminiscent of Patricia Cornwell in her prime.” —Mystery Ink “This debut thriller pumps the suspense out. Maggie is gutsy and appealing as an FBI agent facing constant danger.” —Library Journal “Kava proves her mastery of the thriller.”—BookPage “O’Dell could be Reacher’s long lost twin.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series “A roller coaster read. Although your heart is in your throat the entire time, you enjoy every scary minute.” —Woman’s Own “Kava really does her forensic homework continuing to demonstrate her ability to create unforgettable yet realistic monsters.” —Bookreporter “Alex Kava is a master. Her heroine, Special Agent Maggie O’Dell, is one of the classic characters of the thriller genre.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author “Kava is a top-notch suspense writer. Her characters, especially the complicated Maggie, are portrayed with much depth and detail.” —North Platte Telegraph “This book is the classic definition of a page turner.” —The Lincoln Journal Star “A suspense thriller…enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing until the last page.” —Mystery Scene “Alex Kava…created a winning character in Agent O’Dell.” —Washington Post Book World “Twisted plots, shocking characters, breakneck pacing. Guaranteed to keep you up all night” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author “Maggie O’Dell…can give Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta a run for her money.” —BookList BEFORE EVIL Prairie Wind Publishing Omaha, Nebraska