Books like Thief of Hearts by Christopher Golden
Jenna Blake is a freshman at Somerset University with a precarious family history and a job as a pathology assistant. When a brutal murder involving a stolen human heart rattles the campus, Jenna finds herself drawn into a web of suspicion and intrigue.
The mystery deepens when her older half‑brother, Pierce Logan, arrives in town with unorthodox theories about the killer’s motive. As Jenna balances academic pressures and her new job, she also experiences an unexpected connection with a mysterious older man, complicating her investigation.
With the stolen hearts threatening the community and a close friend potentially in danger, Jenna must race against time to solve the case before the thief claims another victim. The novel blends college drama, medical intrigue, and a thrilling murder mystery set against the backdrop of Boston’s academic scene.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Christopher Golden
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