The Teacher

"As a forensic psychologist specializing in psychopathy, I have been researching authors who write fiction in the field of forensic psychology. I am impressed with Banfelder's well-researched, credible, and unique plots regarding the criminal mind. The Teacher was an easy, enjoyable read. The author painted an excellent picture of a psychopath through Clarence Emery. I noticed quite a few subtleties such as his inability to be nervous, always in control, and establishing relationships only for secondary gain. Bravo. It is always nice to see the field advanced." - Dr. Jason D. Dunham, Licensed Psychologist, Fellowship Trained in Forensic Psychology The American intelligence community is retooling, and so is the way in which Suffolk County’s commanding officer of homicide, Detective Lieutenant Theodore Groche, conducts day-to-day business. Earlier in time, covert operative, Justin Barnes, helped dismantle a global terrorist network and terminated its leader, serial killer Malcolm Columba. Two years have elapsed, and Columba’s protégé, Clarence Emery, known as The Teacher, has surfaced in New York City. This terrifying figure, who often befriends his victims before butchering them, prefers to get up close and very personal with his quarry. Consequently, every law enforcement agency in the country is on high alert. Sanctioned by hierarchy and shrouded in secrecy, Justin Barnes’ mission is to hunt down and terminate Clarence Emery. But who is hunting whom? Justin and his beautiful associate, Jacqueline Rubino, ultimately ask themselves that same question when two women are found murdered at Pipes Cove in Greenport, Long Island—crimes that unquestionably have Emery’s signature. The Teacher can hardly wait to match wits with the black American maverick enforcer and Justin Barnes, in turn, obsesses on the moment when he and the madman will finally meet face-to-face. Hence, the game of cat and mouse begins.

About the Author

Robert Banfelder is an award-winning novelist and outdoors writer. He has written five psychological thrillers: "No Stranger Than I", "The Author", "The Teacher", "Knots" and "Trace Evidence." "The Author" and "The Teacher", the first and second books in the Justin Barnes series, both received "Best Suspense Book" accolades from NewBookReviews. "Knots" is the third thriller in the Justin Barnes series. "The Good Samaritans", the final in the series, is scheduled for publication in 2014. Robert weaves his knowledge and love of the outdoors through his novels. In addition to his novels, Robert Banfelder writes outdoors articles which have appeared in numerous publications; e.g., Nor'east Saltwater, The Fisherman, On The Water, Big Game Fishing Journal, Hana Hou! The Magazine for Hawaiian Airlines, New York Game & Fish. Banfelder presently maintains a monthly online report for Nor'east Saltwater. He is a member of the Long Island Outdoor Communicators Network and the New York State Outdoor Writer's Association. Robert also co-hosts (with Donna Derasmo) Cablevision TV's Special Interests with Bob & Donna. They have interviewed a number of outdoors enthusiasts, artists and writers such as Bob Bourguignon, Eileen Gerle, Pat Mundus, Christopher Paparo, Tony Salerno and Mary Van Deusen. www.RobertBanfelder.com Facebook @Robert Banfelder Twitter @RBanfelder.

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