Bob Maki

Scent of Death Bob Maki

The 'Scent of Death' take the reader down a trail of compassion, intrigue and suspense while a young Viet Nam veteran attempts to piece together his shattered body and soul. While in 'Nam' he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman who emerges from the horror of war and, as quickly fades away, as he is transported stateside with severe injuries. She mysteriously finds her way to his hometown in the midst of his recovery and becomes a player in a strange story of murder and suspense. The story is entirely set in Maki's home city of Gardner, Massachusetts, once dubbed as the 'Chair City of the World'. Those famaliar with the city will relate to many of the scenes and some of the people.