When it comes to writing deftly layered, tightly coiled novels of suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman reigns supreme as “master of the psychological thriller” (People). Now, Kellerman has worked his magic again in this chilling new masterpiece.
The
anonymous caller has an ominous tone and an unnerving message about
something “real dead . . . buried in your marsh.” The eco-volunteer on
the other end of the phone thinks it’s a prank, but when a young woman’s
body turns up in L.A.’s Bird Marsh preserve no one’s laughing. And when
the bones of more victims surface, homicide detective Milo Sturgis
realizes the city’s under siege to an insidious killer. Milo’s first
move: calling in psychologist Alex Delaware.
The murdered women
are prostitutes–except the most recent victim; a brilliant young
musician from the East Coast, employed by a wealthy family to tutor a
musical prodigy, Selena Bass seems out of place in the marsh’s grim
tableau.
Conveniently–perhaps ominously–Selena’s blueblood
employers are nowhere to be found, and their estate’ s jittery caretaker
raises hackles. But Milo’s instincts and Alex’s insight are too
well-honed to settle for easy answers, even given the dark secrets in
this troubled man’s past. Their investigation unearths disturbing
layers–about victims, potential victims, and suspects alike–plunging
even deeper into the murky marsh’s enigmatic depths.
Bizarre
details of the crimes suggest a devilish serial killer prowling L.A.’s
gritty streets. But when a new murder deviates from the pattern,
derailing a possible profile, Alex and Milo must look beyond the
suspicion of madness and consider an even more sinister mind at work.
Answers don’t come easy, but the darkest of drives and desires may fuel
the most devious of foes.
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Hardbound
Very Good Condition
Monday, November 12, 2012
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