<P>John Koger defi nitely has a choleric personality. He likes being in charge of things. That's one of the reasons he has been in law enforcement most of his adult life. He likes being a Cincinnati Police Detective and thrives on the excitement the job brings. He knows every day is going to have some unexpected challenge that he will have to fi nd a way to control. That's what life is all about...control.</P>

<P>So, how come he doesn't seem to be in control of the most important thing...his own life? His father died unexpectedly when he was a teenager. His mother died after lingering eight years, afflicted with Alzheimer's. His wife, always far healthier than he, died in his arms only a year ago. Now his partner has been shot and killed.</P>

<P>Koger has always believed in God. Many times he has heard that God has a plan for everyone's life. If that is true, Koger doesn't think much of the one for him. John Koger has made a decision. He has decided that he is going to be in control of his personal life just as he has been in control of his professional life. He can't do a worse job...can he?</P>

<P>However, something new is coming; something that will challenge his control, both of his professional life and his personal life. That something has a name. It's Kate.</P>