When Nigel Baxter, a middle-aged married banker with an unremarkable past, is found dead in the bath of a plush hotel suite, his wrists slit, it looks as if he's taken his own life. At first. But when Detective Inspector Daniel Riley is assigned to the case, he soon realises all isn't as it first ap
Black Heart: a totally gripping serial killer thriller
โ Scribed by Weatherley, Anna-Lou
- Publisher
- Bookouture
- Year
- 2018
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 166 KB
- Edition
- 9
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1786813440
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โฆ Synopsis
โHighly addictiveโฆthis really is a page-turner of a read that will leave you wanting more.โBrew and Books Thereโs a letter on the floor covered with blood next to a heart-shaped box of chocolates. The note says: โMy beautiful darling, Iโm sorry, please forgive me.โ When the body of a man is found with his wrists slashed in a London hotel room, it appears at first to be a tragic suicide. But Detective Dan Riley suspects there is more to this case than meets the eye and the pathology report confirms his worst fears โ the victim was poisoned and suddenly Dan is dealing with a murder inquiry. Then he makes a disturbing discovery, uncovering links between the victim and a woman calling herself Goldilocks on an online dating site. Is she seeking revenge or something more? Still grieving the devastating loss of his girlfriend and unborn child in a car accident two years ago, Dan throws everything he has into the investigation. Yet just as Dan begins to piece together the clues of this complex case, the body of a woman is found in her bed with identical wounds. Dan is on the trail of a twisted individual who is much closer than he realises. Can he overcome his own demons and stop the killer before itโs too late? An all-consuming and totally unputdownable read that will have you holding your breath to the very last page. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza and Karin Slaughter. Previously published as Last Cry. What readers are saying about Black Heart: โWow this is easily one of the best books I have read this year. I feel like I have been inside the head of a psychopath and I now know what makes them tick!...The book was fast paced and engaging and kept me turning pages unable to put the book down. It was shocking and dark but also had times of bright compassion and empathy. The balance of dark and light was excellent.โ Bonnieโs Book Talk โThis was a very fast paced and extremely well written thriller with some interesting characters -- in fact, I can't wait for #2 so that I can get to know DI Riley betterโฆ.I definitely recommend it as one of the best detective novels I've read lately. It was very hard to put down! SO, Anna-Lou Weatherley, a new author to me, where is your second book -- please don't make me beg or wait too long!โ The Book Nurse โA thrilling start to what looks set to be a criminally good crime series! A chilling case that had me pounding through the pages. Can't wait to read more.โ By The Letter Book Reviews โA beautiful serial killer who is all set to redefine the very notion of evil and a cynical cop struggling with his own personal demons.โ Goodreads Reviewer โA clever new crime series, I particularly like the writing style and the voice of Danโฆ
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A totally gripping serial-killer thriller
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