Deadly Phone Calls

The one and only book by a mysterious A. Bates.

This book was just as mysterious as the author's identity. The whole idea of a party line is dated now, but actually online gaming echoes it in many ways. How well do you know the people you are talking to as you game? That same idea is expressed here when Mark starts talking to girls through a party line.

Soon after Mark starts getting comfortable talking to girls through these phone conversations, girls go missing.

SPOILER

Because Mark becomes so selfish and cocky (dating two girls at once and thinking it's okay), I really suspected him all along. Turns out I was wrong. But the real suspect seems so random and implausible that I was let down.

The writer has a great compelling style. Just wished the ending had been more satisfying.