Perfect Posture

By Scott Lothian

Perfect Posture is a psychological thriller set in Chicago-a city unknowingly teetering on the edge of darkness. In the tradition of Bosch and echoing the chilling atmosphere of Erik Larson's Devil in the White City, this novel explores the razor-thin line between justice and evil.

When the body of a young girl, posed in rigor mortis, is discovered on a luggage carousel at O'Hare Airport, clutching a stuffed elephant adorned with political buttons, the city's media machine reels and coins "The Patriotic Killer," believing she is the first victim. However, unknown to the city at large, Lieutenant Jonathan Dearfield (JD) and his team have already discovered two other victims posed by this madman who is screaming to be noticed while playing a cryptic game of cop vs. killer-and now the clock is running out.

As JD dives deeper into the case, Perfect Posture pulls readers into the fractured psyche of a killer and the lives of those determined to stop him. The story unfolds across a richly textured Chicago landscape, weaving in historical echoes, twisted relationships, and moments of comical and dark humor. With every turn, the tension mounts, and when a member of their team goes missing, it leads to a climax as catastrophic as it is unforgettable.

Perfect Posture is not just another serial killer story-it's a battle for the soul of Chicago.

Perfect Posture is book ONE of The Jonathan Dearfield Trilogy, a gripping series that blends a psychological thriller, a historical mystery-suspense hybrid, and an intense kidnapping-murder mystery. These novels tell the tale of Detective Jonathan Dearfield and his family, spanning three generations and nearly eight decades. While each book (Perfect Posture, Deep Waters, Daddy's Girl) has its own distinct structure and atmosphere, they are all character-driven, woven from real-life events, and rich with history and humor. Start with your favorite story-they do not have to be read in order.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151861227X
• ISBN13: 9781518612275
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"