"We've all got the power in our hands to kill, but most people are afraid to use it. The ones who aren't afraid control life itself."--Richard Ramirez Ten years after the murder spree that left thirteen people dead and paralyzed the city of Los Angeles with fear, his name is synonymous with Satanism, torture and sadistic murder. Yet despite the sensational nature of his crimes, no one has ever been able to tell the complex story of the killer whose seductive, brooding looks still draw women like moths to a flame--a man millions call the devil himself. Until Now. . . Painstakingly researched over three years, based on nearly one hundred hours of exclusive interviews with Richard Ramirez on California's Death Row, The Night Stalker is the definitive account of America's most feared serial murderer. From Ramirez's earliest brushes with the law to his deadliest stalking expeditions to the unprecedented police and civilian manhunt that resulted in one of the most sensational trails in California history, The Night Stalker is an eerie and spellbinding descent into the very heart of human evil. It is more than epic nonfiction at its brutally real-it is a true crime masterpiece.

From the darkest corner of your bedroom a gaunt face suddenly looms over you. You're pulled violently from your bed and a terrifying voice screams, "Swear to Satan!" During a two year rampage, a sadistic serial killer entered the homes of families from El Paso to San Francisco. He raped, mutilated and tortured his unfortunate victims in one of the most vicious crime sprees in California history. This is the horrifying account of his bloody journey, of the strange coincidence that led to his arrest-and of the sensational trial where the Night Stalker's eerie sexual magnetism resulted in women actually demonstrating for his acquittal.

The global and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Girl in the Ice is back with a heart-racing, electrifying Erika Foster thriller -- a series with over two million copies sold -- in a hunt for a calculated serial killer whose connection to their victims is shrouded in secrecy. If the Night Stalker is watching, you're already dead... In the dead of a swelteringly hot summer's night, Detective Erika Foster is called to a murder scene. The victim, a doctor, is found suffocated in bed. His wrists are bound, his eyes bulging through a clear plastic bag tied tightly over his head. A few days later, another victim is found dead, in exactly the same circumstances. As Erika and her team start digging deeper, they discover a calculated serial killer who stalks their victims before choosing the right moment to strike. The victims are all single men, with very private lives. Why are their pasts shrouded in secrecy? And what links them to the killer? As a heat wave descends upon London, Erika will do everything to stop the Night Stalker before the body count rises, even if it means risking her job. But the victims might not be the only ones being watched. . . Erika's own life could be on the line.

David Burnett takes readers into a unique world of the 160th Special Operations Aviation regiment. His journey starts in a conventional Army unit where he doesn't feel fulfilled in his duties and obligations. This lack of responsibility drives David to pursue the dream of becoming an MH-47G Chinook helicopter crew chief in the most secretive and elite aviation unit in the world. David is met with constant hurdles and set backs trying to achieve his ultimate goal but he is more determined than ever. After graduating from the units five week selection process he is thrown into school after school and non stop training before being able to step foot on the aircraft he so desperately dreams of crewing on. After almost a year in the Special Operations unit he is trained and ready to deploy with 160th, and it is nothing short of intense. He learns quickly that his new units mission op tempo is exactly what he had hoped. He is eager to prove himself among the ranks and continues to hone his craft over the next four years. After five deployments with the unit as a crew chief he is discharged from the military. After leaving the fast paced world of the SOF community he falls into a deep depression. Alcohol becomes the new most important thing, and he finds himself in a new and reckless battlefield. He never saw this coming.

On Sunday 15 November 2009, detectives hunting one of the most prolific sex offenders in Britain finally made an arrest; 17 years after the first terrifying attack took place. Delroy Grant, the 'Night Stalker' first struck in 1992, raping an 84-year-old woman in her flat in Croydon. What followed was a sickening series of horrifying sexual assaults on elderly victims across south London, Kent and Surrey. All the victims lived alone and were woken in the night by a man dressed in black, his face obscured by a balaclava. Delroy would shine a torch into their eyes, or switch off their electricity, before subjecting them to terrifyingly violent attacks. DNA profiling revealed a list of 21,000 possible suspects before officers working on Operation Minstead finally pieced together enough evidence to make an arrest. This is the full story of the man dubbed the 'Night Stalker', who brought terror and violence to the streets of South London.

The Night Stalker: Richard Ramirez And The Reign Of Terror In Los Angeles is a chilling true crime account that delves into the life and crimes of one of America's most notorious serial killers. Richard Ramirez, known as the Night Stalker, haunted the streets of Los Angeles in the 1980s, leaving a trail of fear and destruction in his wake. This book explores Ramirez's troubled childhood, early signs of disturbance, and the influences of satanic cults that shaped his twisted psyche. It details his emergence as the Night Stalker, with his first attacks, the ensuing media sensationalism, and the grip of fear that paralyzed the city. The Night Stalker's ability to elude law enforcement, changing tactics, and the frustrations faced by investigators are examined. The book also delves into the dramatic capture of Richard Ramirez, the intense trial, and the shocking revelations that came to light about the mind of a serial killer during this time. Unsolved mysteries surrounding potential accomplices, unexplained crimes, and cryptic messages are explored, adding to the intrigue of Ramirez's reign of terror. The impact on victims' families, community healing, and the legacy of fear left in Los Angeles are dissected. The Dark Side of Los Angeles is also examined, including its history of serial killers, the criminal underworld, and the night city that provided a breeding ground for evil. The Night Stalker's legacy, including copycat crimes and cultural impact, is analyzed, as well as the lasting effect on the lives of the victims and survivors. Chapters focus on the hunt for clues, the manhunt for Ramirez, and the weapons used in his horrific crimes. The final capture of the Night Stalker is detailed, revealing the deadly pursuit, the last stand, and the ultimate finale of terror perpetrated by this sadistic killer.