The Hour Game
 

Ladies, I am reading David Baldacci's The Hour Game, a "killer thriller" type novel. In Chapter Eight, it is shown exactly how this serial killer obtains in depth information on his next victims.

I've showed/read this to several people, each of whom was as shocked about it as I. I feel that it is important enough to see how easily your basic identity can be stolen, that I would highly suggest that each of you reads AT LEAST that chapter. I cannot stress enough, each of us has done the exact same thing(s) that the future victims did, and at the risk of being an alarmist, I would like each of you to be a little more aware, a little more safe, by reading Chapter Eight of this book.

I think you should eventually make up a warning post or can you PM me with the details of what to do?

I seriously considered typing out the entire chapter, but I'm a little afraid of copyright laws.

I will say that a serial killer goes to a local strip mall, and in 20 minutes, deduces enough information to kill three different families. Each time, the people just do stupid things - stupid things that we do every day! - that give out vital information that helps this nutjob get into their houses without breaking in, into their bank accounts, how many kids he can use, etc.

The way it's written, you will have chills running down your spine, because I guarantee that you'll see yourself in at least one scenario!

If you're PMing I'd like one too...

That's creepy!

me too! I may read this if I can find it... I love to read!

as would I Honeychile. thanks for always thinking of safety and being the "mom" to us.

I would as well. If not, Ill have to head to my local Barnes and Noble and read that chapter while in the store lol. Im so cheap lately.

Ack!! I can't find the book right now!

Of course, since I'm not completely unpacked, and have a lot of laundry to do, that's not very surprising...

I'll look again tonight!

The book was returned to me today. I'll type out the chapter, and if you'd like it, please PM me!

Okay, I PM'ed the chapter to those who asked for it last night. If you'd still like it, let me know.

BTW, if David Balducci ever gets a divorce, I get first shot at him! :D

i'm curious honey, PM me!

Okay, how many of y'all are now officially freaked out?!

*ME*! :eek:

I couldn't believe half this stuff - and people thought I was paranoid before in college by locking my doors all the time, even though we were in "the middle of nowhere"! Now I'm going to be (hopefully) even more diligent in what I leave lying about for anyone to see.

:eek: definitely freaked out :o

What really freaked ME out was that I thought I WAS uber-paranoid! When my ex- was stalking me, I learned a lot of tricks from the local Women's Shelter (like NEVER leaving mail in your car with the name or address showing, for one), and yet, according to The Hour Game, I could be letting down my defenses much too often!

And if you like that kind of book, read the rest - it's great!! Just remember, I get David Baldacci!