Fourth Horseman

When the remains of a young woman and a newborn baby are unearthed from her seemingly tranquil garden, Jackie Kaminski's joy in being a new homeowner turns sour. In the final stages of her pregnancy, Jackie is on maternity leave from the Spokane police department in this fourth, and best, entry in Dalton's (Third Choice) series about the Washington State detective. Shy of committing fully to Paul, a rancher and the father of her baby, Jackie is determined to be a single mother. She becomes less sure when the baby arrives and Paul wants to be with them full time. Furthermore, Jackie's investigation into the murders brings a terrifying warning from the killer: ""I wouldn't mind killing another baby."" Satanism, incest and paranormal phenomena--along with creepy neighbors and an old diary hidden in a wall--add up to a suspenseful page-turner. (Aug.)