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In abandoned Detroit buildings, disturbing discoveries reveal a serial killer’s twisted creations—victims whose bodies are fused with animal parts. Detective Gabriella Versado, a seasoned woman detective, is thrust into a perilous investigation that pits her against an unseen murderer manipulating the city’s darkest corners. As the trail of murders grows more gruesome, Versado must navigate the city’s underbelly, the media’s relentless scrutiny, and her own moral compass to stop the killer before more lives are lost.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Lauren Beukes
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