Don't miss this debut featuring former DC Kate Marshall in a fast-paced, action-packed suspense thriller as she faces the demons of her past. A true serial killer chiller!
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Conway -- "respected police officer by day, serial killer by night."
DC Kate Marshall had come very close to being the Nine Elms Cannibal's 5th victim, but she survived the stabbing and in 1996, Conway was tried and detained at Great Barwell Psychiatric Hospital in Sussex. Though she had stopped his murder spree, the details revealed about her relationship with Conway at the trial left Kate's career with the police in ruins. Now, 15 years later, she is lecturing in criminology at a university in Ashdean. Kate discovered sea swimming in order to deal with her alcoholism and the loss of custody of her son, Jake. Picking up the pieces is hard but soon the past comes hurtling back when she is asked to consult with Alen Hexhan, a forensic pathologist, when the body of a young woman is found that bears similarities to the Cannibal's victims. Could they have a copycat killer on the loose? Although no longer connected with the detectives who will be working this new case, Kate and her assistant, Tristan Harper, begin an investigation of their own. NO SPOILERS.
I really enjoyed this grisly novel with its excellent writing and explicit detail. The characters were very well-developed and I really enjoyed getting to know Kate and Tristan so am definitely looking forward to the next in this new series by one of my favorite thriller authors. Even though I knew a showdown was coming, I was on tenterhooks waiting for the climax as the build up created tension that was nearly excruciating! If you like a good serial killer story, this one is for you. I hope we don't have to wait to long for #2, SHADOW SANDS.
Thank you to Amazon Prime for providing this as one of their free November selections. Well done!
This is the first in a new series - definitely read in order!
Genre - serial killer thriller, suspense
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