The plot centers on an elite investigative unit that stumbles upon a sprawling criminal network while probing the death of a 17-year-old girl. Central to the story is a survivor whose traumatic testimony provides the foundation for a mathematical formula used to track perpetrators. Fountain, who retired in 2004, designed the book to reflect the preventable nature of many real-world tragedies he encountered during his career.
Former LAPD Detective Turns Cold Case Experience Into New Thriller
Drawing from three decades in the LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division, Jim Fountain has pivoted from police reports to prose with his latest novel, Death Count. The book weaves a narrative around the unsolved murder of a teenager, blending the gritty realities of law enforcement with a fictionalized, high-stakes investigation.
Fountain emphasizes that the fictional narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of safety awareness. Beyond the procedural elements, the story examines the psychological recovery of victims. This release follows his previous work, The Girl In 212, and his instructional manual for patrol officers. The novel is currently available through Archway Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble in multiple formats, including softcover, hardcover, and electronic editions.
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