by Mark Bowden
First published 2002
In the aftermath of a brutal murder, the killer leaves a trail of clues. Detective John Douglas races to unravel the case before the killer strikes again. But as the investigation deepens, Douglas finds himself drawn into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are life and death. Can he outwit a brilliant and unforgiving mind before it's too late?
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Hardcover · Atlantic Monthly Pr