Dire Means is a thriller novel by Geoffery Neil that portrays the story of an ingenious vigilante who targets citizens who mistreat the homeless in Santa Monica. Randomly chosen individuals disappear, and their corpses bear a chilling message. Mark Denny, a computer technician, becomes entangled in the vigilante’s scheme. As law enforcement struggles to solve the mystery, the city grapples with fear-fueled generosity. Geoffrey Neil weaves a suspenseful tale that explores kindness and justice in unexpected ways.