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In "The Advent Killer," the city of London is gripped by terror as a serial killer claims a new victim each Sunday at 1 a.m., beginning just weeks before Christmas. Police Chief Inspector Antonia Hawkins, facing a fresh investigation on her first major case, must uncover the cold, deliberate motives behind these brutal murders before the next body turns up. The story follows her determination to stop the killer during a tense holiday season, weaving suspense and investigative intrigue across an escalating countdown to the next tragedy.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Alastair Gunn
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