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Detective Inspector Tom Thorne discovers that three murdered young women were merely mistakes of a serial killer—an ominous pattern that culminates in the murder of Alison Willetts. The killer, a brilliant and elusive madman, delights in toying with the police while pursuing a sick obsession. Thorne must penetrate the killer’s mind to prevent Alison from becoming another sadistic victim.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Mark Billingham
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