The Eighth Commandment

by Lawrence Sanders

First published 1986

When a serial killer targets the wealthy elite, detective Edward X. Delaney is called in to hunt him down. As the body count rises, Delaney becomes obsessed with unmasking the murderer before he strikes again. With the killer always one step ahead, Delaney must use all his skills to stay in the game and stop the slaughter. In this high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller, the only certainty is that no one is safe.

Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller

Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: cat-and-mouse, obsession

Setting: New York (State)

Paperback · Putnam

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