Today, I'm waiting to be escorted to a prison interview room to formally meet a rapist/murderer I have been consumed with for the past six months. He's in my veins, in the back of my eyes when I blink. Six months, and he's all I think about.

How did it come to this? I'm a graphic designer, father, and was once a loving husband and an assistant coach for girls' volleyball. I pay my taxes, go to church at least once a month, and call my mom every Saturday. Now, I'm going to talk to a killer, and what I'm about to do will shock everyone. How did it come to this? What could I have done to change this?

PRAISE FOR BEFORE THEY WERE MONSTERS:

"This is one of those books you simply can't stop reading. Pete Fleck knows how to weave an incredible story world with characters you never forget. What I love most about his books is that there's always a poignant redemption element, and even in this at times horrifying thriller, he's giving us another incredible story of redemption. Truly an outstanding book."
D. D. Scott, International Bestselling Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

PETE FLECK retired from the Brownsburg Police Department after 27 years. He served 24 years in the US Army Reserves, National Guard and Active Duty, finishing his time as a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Benning, GA. Pete loves martial arts, playing piano, is an avid chess player, and performs standup comedy. Pete Fleck is incredibly talented and can do anything ... except fix stuff and keep a woman.