First published 1983
A brutal killer is terrorizing New York City, targeting seemingly random victims with an unknown method. Veteran detective Edward Delaney must put the pieces together before the body count rises. As the investigation intensifies, Delaney finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, his only clue a shadowy figure vanishing into the night. Can he stop the killer before the next murder strikes at the heart of the city?
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, detective-story
Setting: New York, New York (N.Y.), New York (State)
624 pages · Paperback · Berkley Trade
Content warnings: murder, violence