First published 1985
Retired NYPD detective Edward X. Delaney is enjoying his quiet life when a string of brutal murders shakes the city. The victims seem to have nothing in common, yet the killer leaves behind a bizarre calling card. As the body count rises, Delaney is drawn back into the investigation, using his keen intellect and investigative prowess to try to outwit the elusive murderer before the next victim falls. With time running out and the public in a panic, Delaney must confront his own past and navigate a tangled web of clues to uncover the Fourth Deadly Sin killer's true identity and motive.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, detective-story
Setting: United States, New York (N.Y.)
Paperback · Berkley