Part of Butch Karp, book 3
Assistant District Attorney Butch Karp stares at crime scene photos from three brutal killings that make no sense together. The victims seem random, but Karp knows better. He teams with his sharp colleague Marlene Ciampi to dig deeper into what appears to be the work of a methodical killer. Their investigation pulls them from the sterile halls of an upscale daycare facility into the shadowy world of organized crime. Each clue reveals another layer of violence and madness. The killer stays one step ahead, leaving a trail of bodies that challenges everything Karp thought he knew about criminal behavior. As the case unfolds, Karp must navigate between legitimate suspects and Mafia connections while racing to stop more murders. The hunt becomes personal when the investigation threatens those closest to him.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: Upscale Daycare Facility, Organized Crime Underworld
Period: Contemporary
400 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Signet
Content warnings: violence