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According to the book description of Scrafitto “After
fleeing the States, ex-homicide cop Mitch Sharp now has a great life as a commercial photographer in a Costa Rican resort
town. He describes his new life in picturesque Quepos with a local saying, pura vida, “this is living.” His comfortable
existence in the expatriate art community is shattered when someone begins attacking women and cutting them with a razor-like
knife, deliberately splattering their blood on nearby walls. The local police are loath to investigate. The Latin macho society
wants to ignore the socially uncomfortable crimes against women. Mitch is also reluctant to help, thinking he left that life
behind. When the attacks escalate to murder, and Mitch's new love is targeted by the slasher, he can't avoid being drawn in.
Isolated in a foreign country, Mitch must combine an unusual team of ex-pats with his investigative and photography skills
to stop the killer from striking again.”
One reader of Scrafitto said, “Ex-homicide detective
Mitch Sharp has relocated to Costa Rica, bringing some anger issues along in his luggage. He hopes he can settle down into
a nice quite life as a photographer until someone starts attacking local women and cutting them with a sharp knife or razor.
The attacks escalate to murder, and the local authorities aren't equipped to handle these types of crimes. A new love interest
may be the next victim, so a reluctant Mitch pitches in and uses his experience to try to track down the killer. Author Steve
Scarborough is a retired Forensic Scientist, so when his character begins to add things up, you can take it to the bank. He
knows what he's talking about. This was a good story with a variety of interesting characters, and I'll be looking for more
from Steve Scarborough.”
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