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Detective Helen Grace, the star of M. J. Arlidge’s acclaimed thriller series, is drawn into a brutal case when a man is found dead in an empty house. A macabre trophy from the crime is sent to his wife and children, hinting that he is only the first of many victims. Arlidge’s narrative explores a serial killer who preys on the hidden double lives of respectable, married men—an inverted echo of the infamous Jack the Ripper. As Grace delves deeper, she must confront the killer’s volatile nature and the dark secrets that may endanger her own life.
Fans of police‑procedural suspense will find Graces keen investigative instincts and the unfolding tension compelling, as the story weaves together themes of domestic trauma, criminal justice, and the psychological play of a relentless murderer.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: M. J. Arlidge
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