Part of Lucas Davenport, book 3
First published 2007
Lieutenant Lucas Davenport thought his worst days were behind him. Two brutal murder cases nearly broke his mind, leaving him questioning everything he believed about justice and his own capabilities. Now he faces a nightmare that makes his previous ordeals look simple. Two killers stalk the streets, each dangerous in his own way. One bears terrible scars that mark him as hideously disfigured. The other possesses striking good looks that mask a calculating intelligence. This second killer manipulates everyone around him with surgical precision, driven by a twisted fascination with death in all its forms. As Davenport pursues them, he must confront the darkness that has taken root in his own psyche. The investigation forces him to examine the damaged corners of his soul while racing against time to stop the murders. This case will either restore his faith in himself and his work, or it will complete the psychological destruction that began with those earlier investigations.
Genres: mystery, crime, detective, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, psychological-thriller, unreliable-narrator
480 pages · Mass Market Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence, murder