​RONNIE L RICHARDS
'killer on the loose' Series
'killer on the loose' Synopsis
Franklin Rogers is a Senior at Kingfisher High School when the series kicks off, a seemingly ordinary teenager with an extraordinary secret. Beneath his unassuming exterior lies an unstoppable need to kill fueled by a deep-seated desire for vengeance that has been brewing since his middle school days. Added to this desire to kill is a voracious sexual appetite often satisfied through raping his female victims, culminating in watching their lives slip away through their eyes as he reaches orgasm.
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The narrative begins to unfold in a small, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other, making Franklin's transformation all the more shocking. After graduation, instead of embarking on a typical journey towards adulthood, he channels this dark urge to kill into a meticulously planned mission to exact revenge on his former bully, a tormentor who left scars deeper than anyone could have imagined. Franklin, short, thin, and nerdy-looking, is the last person you'd suspect of harboring such sinister intentions. His appearance often leads others to underestimate him, viewing him as a harmless geek rather than a potential threat. This perception works to his advantage, allowing him to move through the community unnoticed and unchallenged. To complicate matters further, his brother, Kingfisher County Deputy Sheriff Bernard (Bernie) Rogers, casts a long shadow over Franklin's actions. With a law enforcement officer in the family, Franklin feels a sense of invincibility, believing he can operate under the radar while the authorities remain oblivious to his dark deeds.
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Set against the backdrop of the mid-1970s in a small, rural county in central Oklahoma, the story paints a vivid picture of a once-peaceful community that is now grappling with a chilling rise in violence. As Franklin embarks on his deadly quest, the number of murders in Kingfisher County begins to climb, sending shockwaves through the townsfolk who are unaccustomed to such brutality. The local cemetery, once a serene resting place, now serves as a grim reminder of the escalating danger lurking within their midst. As the tension mounts, the audience is drawn into a gripping narrative, filled with suspense and anticipation. Each chapter leaves readers on the edge of their seats, eager to discover who Franklin will target next and how far he will go to achieve his twisted sense of justice. Will he be caught in the act, or will his cunning maneuvers keep him one step ahead of the law? The stakes are high, and the atmosphere is thick with intrigue as the story unfolds, leaving everyone, including the readers, breathless with curiosity. I can't wait to find out what happens next, just like you!
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Exciting Note: This gripping series is crafted for mature readers, featuring adult language, intense violence, and explicit scenes.
The Story behind the Series book covers
When I designed the Cover for each of the three books in the series, I wanted it to represent rural Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. The County back in the mid 1970's was sparsely populated. Most of the County's residents lived in the small towns within the County, with Kingfisher being the largest having just under 4,000 residents.
Since this is a series about a serial killer, I wanted the Cover to also represent death for those in the county.
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My wife Michelle and I drove around Kingfisher County one afternoon looking for Kingfisher County signs. In doing so, we ran across a Dead End sign sitting at the entrance to a dirt road. This was a perfect sign for representing death in the County.
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The main picture in the Covers is a County Line sign on State Highway 74F headed south off State Highway 33 going into Cashion, Oklahoma. I believe the Dead End sign was taken on the County line road just a little east of 4-Corners intersection where Logan, Oklahoma, Canadian, Kingfisher counties meet.
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I photoshopped the Dead End sign onto the County Line sign. The steel post I placed it on in the Cover picture is the original County Line sign post. The County Line sign was a two post sign with nothing on the left post opposite the Kingfisher County sign. The first two pictures of signs below are the original pictures. The third is the photoshopped picture with the added Dead End sign. Finally, I adjusted the brightness, contrast, and saturation to get the desired result. The finished covers (the covers on top of this page), with the lettering were created with KDP's Cover Maker. I chose to keep the cover picture the same across the series of books with only the back cover, spine, and color band on the front changing from book to book.
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