First published 1998
Dr. Marcus Webb sits across from another patient, unaware that he may be treating New York's most wanted killer. The Soda Pop Slasher has terrorized the city, using shards of broken glass to murder young victims. Webb begins piecing together disturbing clues from his therapy sessions. His patient's behavior grows increasingly erratic. The psychologist starts to suspect the unthinkable. His patient might be the serial killer police have been hunting. Webb's paranoia deepens when he realizes the killer's pattern may be shifting. The doctor believes he and his girlfriend have become the next targets. Webb must navigate the deadly game of cat and mouse while maintaining his professional facade. The case forces him to confront how well he truly knows the mind sitting across from his office chair.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, unreliable-narrator
Setting: New York
Period: 21st-century
368 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Dell
Content warnings: murder, violence