Devil's Playground [Paperback]

A town gripped by fear, a deputy haunted by nightmares, and an evil that refuses to stay buried.

Deputy Samantha Cody thought the nightmare was over. Richard Earl Garrett, the “Devil’s Disciple,” is behind bars, awaiting sentencing for the brutal murders of three children. But when jurors start dying under bizarre circumstances, Sam knows the terror is far from finished.

As a wave of violence washes over the small desert community of Mercer’s Corner, Sam finds herself battling not only a cunning killer, but also her own inner demons. Can she unravel the truth before the town succumbs to madness, or will she become the next victim of aDevil’s Playground?

Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers, this gripping mystery explores the dark side of faith, the power of fear, and the courage it takes to confront the unthinkable.

"When it comes to heart-stopping suspense, heart-breaking emotion, and cold-hearted terror, nobody can top DP Lyle...and this is the thriller that proves it. When a heart surgeon operates on a snake-charming preacher, she does more than cut open his flesh with her scalpel... she reveals a dark secret and unleashes a deadly power that could kill her unless ex-cop Samantha Cody can help her get to the truth" —Lee Goldberg, Edgar nominated author of the Monk mysteries and co-author with Janet Evanovich ofThe Chase
 "Lyle adroitly balances spot-on medical science and technology with adroit plotting and masterful characters. A mix of Michael Crichton and C. J. Box that adds up to seasoned and savory brain candy" —Jon Land,The Providence Sunday JournalD. P. Lyleis the Amazon #1 Bestselling; Macavity and Benjamin Franklin Award winning; and Edgar (2), Agatha, Anthony, Shamus, Scribe, Silver Falchion, andUSA TodayBest Book (2) Award nominated author of 17 books, both non-fiction and fiction, including the Samantha Cody, lF