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Mind of a Madman III Evil Redemption
Brief synopsis:
Caleb Talbot has been on the lamb for far too long. In his quest for freedom he has left behind a bloody trail that seems endless. His illness is consuming him at a high rate of speed. Every living being that crossed his path has met their demise…that is except for one. Zachary Hines has joined Talbot on his murderous rampage.
Law enforcement officers Michael Quincy and Jameson think they have finally figured out Caleb’s murderous plan. While they are on the road to Wyoming, too protect Katrina, they discover Talbot has an accomplice. The shocking news sends both men into a frantic tailspin.
Once in Wyoming Caleb’s plan begins to unfold just as he had planned. Finally losing what is left of his sanity Caleb tortures the only friend he has ever had.
When Caleb finds the woman that destroyed his heart, Caleb makes his move. Blood is spilled and bullets fly as law enforcement try to apprehend the heinous murderer before he takes another life.
News concerning the shooting of both law men gets delivered to Warden Hahn. Once the warden arrives in Wyoming, he discovers a life or death decision has been made. Will one of his officers be one of the final victims of the madman?
Caleb Talbot has been on the lamb for far too long. In his quest for freedom he has left behind a bloody trail that seems endless. His illness is consuming him at a high rate of speed. Every living being that crossed his path has met their demise…that is except for one. Zachary Hines has joined Talbot on his murderous rampage.
Law enforcement officers Michael Quincy and Jameson think they have finally figured out Caleb’s murderous plan. While they are on the road to Wyoming, too protect Katrina, they discover Talbot has an accomplice. The shocking news sends both men into a frantic tailspin.
Once in Wyoming Caleb’s plan begins to unfold just as he had planned. Finally losing what is left of his sanity Caleb tortures the only friend he has ever had.
When Caleb finds the woman that destroyed his heart, Caleb makes his move. Blood is spilled and bullets fly as law enforcement try to apprehend the heinous murderer before he takes another life.
News concerning the shooting of both law men gets delivered to Warden Hahn. Once the warden arrives in Wyoming, he discovers a life or death decision has been made. Will one of his officers be one of the final victims of the madman?
Prologue and first chapter
Prologue
Caleb Talbot was believed to be, one of the most violent men that ever lived. His psychological illness had evolved to the point, where little could be done to control his murderous outbursts. Since his prison escape nearly a year ago, Caleb Talbot has heinously murdered anyone that tried to deny him freedom…that is, with the exception of one man he felt an odd connection too, and the woman who got away.
Zachary Hines had been brutally beat and left on his mother’s doorstep. He joined the one man that had the entire state of Montana living in fear. Although Zachary feared Caleb, he also carried a sympathetic heart when it came to the madman. He witnessed the pain Caleb suffered through. He watched the madman fight the anger that brewed inside. Although terrifying, Zachary knew Caleb had a kind, gentle side he fought daily to retain.
Officers Michael Quincy and Jameson, along with their canine partner, have been frantically searching for the heartless murderer. They knew the longer Caleb Talbot remained without medication, the more frequent his attacks would be. Frustration mounted with each passing day, knowing another innocent person’s life most assuredly would be on the line. They knew at any moment they could receive word of another brutally beaten body. The mutilation of Talbot’s victims had become more and more gruesome as Caleb’s disease progressed. The officers were grasping at straws, as the frantic search continues.
Caleb’s only desire in life was to murder the woman that used him. Katrina Meyer’s, forced Caleb into believing she loved him. The memory of the time they made love wreaked havoc on his broken heart. Her tender kisses and the way she lovingly caressed his body, made him believe she loved him.
On the day Katrina left him tired to a bed in a motel room, he vowed he would kill the woman who toyed with his heart. He replayed the scene of her betrayal over and over in his head. The final words she spoke, the cocky smile she had on her face as she walked out the door. Leaving him to be discovered by law enforcement fed Caleb’s rage.
Chapter 1
Officer Michael Quincy sat at the small table in his rented hotel room reading the morning paper. Shocked by a loud, almost urgent sounding knock on the door, he rose to his feet and growled as he quickly approached the door. “Coming.”
Officer Gaylon Jameson, better known as Jameson, stood in the hallway with his arms crossed over his chest. He was deep in thought when Michael flung open the door. Stunned by the abrupt interruption, Jameson growled as he pushed his way past Michael. “I’ve been thinking about this whole Talbot situation. We’ve been through those woods every day for the past week and we still haven’t come across a hint that Talbot’s been anywhere near there.” He tossed his hands in the air out of shear frustration. “Hell Sasha hasn’t even acted like he was in those woods. If you ask me, I think Mr. Hines sent us on a wild goose chase.” His breath sawed in and out as he tried to rein in his temper.
Michael said sarcastically, “Good morning to you Officer Jameson. Would you like to come in and discuss the case?” He smiled when he noticed the scowl on Jameson’s face and decided it would be best to get down to business. “As a matter of fact I was thinking the same thing. I would’ve thought we would’ve found tire tracks at the very least. I hate to say it, but you may be right. Hines just might be working with Talbot.”
Jameson sat in the chair across from where Michael had been sitting. He rested his elbows on his knees and laced his fingers. A puzzled look bloomed on his face. “I could have sworn Hines was being completely honest with us when he told us Talbot was hiding in Anaconda. I mean didn’t he act as if he wanted to see Talbot dead?” Jameson bounced his knees nervously as he glowered down at the floor.
Michael sat down in the chair he previously vacated. He rested his elbows on the table, bent his arms and laced his fingers. He scraped his teeth nervously across the edge of his thumb nail. “Yeah I know what you mean. If that was the case, wouldn’t you think he would have given us the correct information?” He scrubbed his hands over his face. “There’s something that just isn’t adding up. Zachary seemed genuinely concerned about his family. Not to mention he nearly died from the beating Talbot inflicted on him. If you ask me how Zachary felt about Talbot, I would’ve said, he wanted to see him strung up from the highest tree.”
Jameson looked into Michael’s eyes. “Maybe we should give him a call. He has to be out of the hospital by now.”
Michael slid his cell phone out of his pocket and started scrolling through his list of contacts. He asked without glancing up, “Do you happen to have Mrs. Hines phone number? I can’t seem to find it on my phone.”
“I don’t recall her ever giving it to us. Maybe we should just take a ride to the house and see if we can get some sort of information from Zachary.” Jameson slammed his fists on the table causing Michael to jump. “I swear if he’s been holding out on giving us information, I’ll throw the book at him.”
Michael slid his phone back into his pocket and growled. “Calm down! I’m sure there has to be a logical explanation as to why he told us Talbot was hiding in the woods near Anaconda.”
“Yeah the only logical explanation I keep coming up with is he wants to protect Talbot’s ass.”
“Alright, I really don’t want to think about him deceiving us to protect Talbot. Maybe he thinks if we stay off Talbot’s ass then Talbot will leave Butte, and his family will be safe.”
Jameson placed his palms on the table and readied himself to stand. He had calmed down considerably from the time he entered the room. Sighing he said, “I hope you’re right. I would hate to think Hines is stupid enough to protect that asshole.” He rose to his feet. “Let’s get going. Maybe we’re wrong about Zachary. Maybe we’re letting our minds wonder around somewhere in left field. I’d like to think the guy’s just protecting his family. But, I keep thinking about the list of names…Argh I don’t know!” Frustrated, Jameson growled. “I just want this entire Talbot fiasco to be done and over with.”
Michael grabbed his leather duffle bag and placed it on the bed. “Let’s just pack our gear and put it in the truck. We need to head out of here and get back to Butte. Besides we’ve pretty much checked out this area as much as we could. I think we should head back to Butte and come up with our next plan of action. I’m sure Zachary will be able to enlighten us on the reason why he sent us to a place where Talbot’s never been.” He tossed all his things haphazardly into his bag and murmured, “I can’t wait to hear his excuse…oh and it had better be a damned good one. There’s nothing I hate more than someone wasting our time.”
Jameson stretched. “I’ll meet you at the truck.” He started walking toward the door, then paused. “Do you think we should at least try to call the house before we just show up on the doorstep unannounced? I’m sure we can get the phone number from information.”
“No! I think the element of surprise would be best in this case. I don’t want to give Zachary any time to come up with some sort of lame, half assed excuse.”
As Jameson grabbed the door handle he said over his shoulder, “I guess you’re right. I just hope he’ll be honest with us this time.”
Michael and Jameson arrived at the truck at the same time. Michael opened the rear passenger door and waited for Sasha to jump in. After stowing their gear in the bed of the truck, Jameson locked the safety cover. They slid into the truck, snapped their seatbelts into place and headed east toward Butte.
Caleb Talbot was believed to be, one of the most violent men that ever lived. His psychological illness had evolved to the point, where little could be done to control his murderous outbursts. Since his prison escape nearly a year ago, Caleb Talbot has heinously murdered anyone that tried to deny him freedom…that is, with the exception of one man he felt an odd connection too, and the woman who got away.
Zachary Hines had been brutally beat and left on his mother’s doorstep. He joined the one man that had the entire state of Montana living in fear. Although Zachary feared Caleb, he also carried a sympathetic heart when it came to the madman. He witnessed the pain Caleb suffered through. He watched the madman fight the anger that brewed inside. Although terrifying, Zachary knew Caleb had a kind, gentle side he fought daily to retain.
Officers Michael Quincy and Jameson, along with their canine partner, have been frantically searching for the heartless murderer. They knew the longer Caleb Talbot remained without medication, the more frequent his attacks would be. Frustration mounted with each passing day, knowing another innocent person’s life most assuredly would be on the line. They knew at any moment they could receive word of another brutally beaten body. The mutilation of Talbot’s victims had become more and more gruesome as Caleb’s disease progressed. The officers were grasping at straws, as the frantic search continues.
Caleb’s only desire in life was to murder the woman that used him. Katrina Meyer’s, forced Caleb into believing she loved him. The memory of the time they made love wreaked havoc on his broken heart. Her tender kisses and the way she lovingly caressed his body, made him believe she loved him.
On the day Katrina left him tired to a bed in a motel room, he vowed he would kill the woman who toyed with his heart. He replayed the scene of her betrayal over and over in his head. The final words she spoke, the cocky smile she had on her face as she walked out the door. Leaving him to be discovered by law enforcement fed Caleb’s rage.
Chapter 1
Officer Michael Quincy sat at the small table in his rented hotel room reading the morning paper. Shocked by a loud, almost urgent sounding knock on the door, he rose to his feet and growled as he quickly approached the door. “Coming.”
Officer Gaylon Jameson, better known as Jameson, stood in the hallway with his arms crossed over his chest. He was deep in thought when Michael flung open the door. Stunned by the abrupt interruption, Jameson growled as he pushed his way past Michael. “I’ve been thinking about this whole Talbot situation. We’ve been through those woods every day for the past week and we still haven’t come across a hint that Talbot’s been anywhere near there.” He tossed his hands in the air out of shear frustration. “Hell Sasha hasn’t even acted like he was in those woods. If you ask me, I think Mr. Hines sent us on a wild goose chase.” His breath sawed in and out as he tried to rein in his temper.
Michael said sarcastically, “Good morning to you Officer Jameson. Would you like to come in and discuss the case?” He smiled when he noticed the scowl on Jameson’s face and decided it would be best to get down to business. “As a matter of fact I was thinking the same thing. I would’ve thought we would’ve found tire tracks at the very least. I hate to say it, but you may be right. Hines just might be working with Talbot.”
Jameson sat in the chair across from where Michael had been sitting. He rested his elbows on his knees and laced his fingers. A puzzled look bloomed on his face. “I could have sworn Hines was being completely honest with us when he told us Talbot was hiding in Anaconda. I mean didn’t he act as if he wanted to see Talbot dead?” Jameson bounced his knees nervously as he glowered down at the floor.
Michael sat down in the chair he previously vacated. He rested his elbows on the table, bent his arms and laced his fingers. He scraped his teeth nervously across the edge of his thumb nail. “Yeah I know what you mean. If that was the case, wouldn’t you think he would have given us the correct information?” He scrubbed his hands over his face. “There’s something that just isn’t adding up. Zachary seemed genuinely concerned about his family. Not to mention he nearly died from the beating Talbot inflicted on him. If you ask me how Zachary felt about Talbot, I would’ve said, he wanted to see him strung up from the highest tree.”
Jameson looked into Michael’s eyes. “Maybe we should give him a call. He has to be out of the hospital by now.”
Michael slid his cell phone out of his pocket and started scrolling through his list of contacts. He asked without glancing up, “Do you happen to have Mrs. Hines phone number? I can’t seem to find it on my phone.”
“I don’t recall her ever giving it to us. Maybe we should just take a ride to the house and see if we can get some sort of information from Zachary.” Jameson slammed his fists on the table causing Michael to jump. “I swear if he’s been holding out on giving us information, I’ll throw the book at him.”
Michael slid his phone back into his pocket and growled. “Calm down! I’m sure there has to be a logical explanation as to why he told us Talbot was hiding in the woods near Anaconda.”
“Yeah the only logical explanation I keep coming up with is he wants to protect Talbot’s ass.”
“Alright, I really don’t want to think about him deceiving us to protect Talbot. Maybe he thinks if we stay off Talbot’s ass then Talbot will leave Butte, and his family will be safe.”
Jameson placed his palms on the table and readied himself to stand. He had calmed down considerably from the time he entered the room. Sighing he said, “I hope you’re right. I would hate to think Hines is stupid enough to protect that asshole.” He rose to his feet. “Let’s get going. Maybe we’re wrong about Zachary. Maybe we’re letting our minds wonder around somewhere in left field. I’d like to think the guy’s just protecting his family. But, I keep thinking about the list of names…Argh I don’t know!” Frustrated, Jameson growled. “I just want this entire Talbot fiasco to be done and over with.”
Michael grabbed his leather duffle bag and placed it on the bed. “Let’s just pack our gear and put it in the truck. We need to head out of here and get back to Butte. Besides we’ve pretty much checked out this area as much as we could. I think we should head back to Butte and come up with our next plan of action. I’m sure Zachary will be able to enlighten us on the reason why he sent us to a place where Talbot’s never been.” He tossed all his things haphazardly into his bag and murmured, “I can’t wait to hear his excuse…oh and it had better be a damned good one. There’s nothing I hate more than someone wasting our time.”
Jameson stretched. “I’ll meet you at the truck.” He started walking toward the door, then paused. “Do you think we should at least try to call the house before we just show up on the doorstep unannounced? I’m sure we can get the phone number from information.”
“No! I think the element of surprise would be best in this case. I don’t want to give Zachary any time to come up with some sort of lame, half assed excuse.”
As Jameson grabbed the door handle he said over his shoulder, “I guess you’re right. I just hope he’ll be honest with us this time.”
Michael and Jameson arrived at the truck at the same time. Michael opened the rear passenger door and waited for Sasha to jump in. After stowing their gear in the bed of the truck, Jameson locked the safety cover. They slid into the truck, snapped their seatbelts into place and headed east toward Butte.
