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Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2 (B), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (Institute for Anglistics/American Studies), course: PS Madness & Literature, language: English, abstract: The relation between the hero, often a forensic profiler or behavioural psychologist, and the killer is one of the key elements in many thriller novels. The other parts of the story are put around these two interdependent characters. Even if they are completely unrelated in the beginning of the book, one can presume that in the developing story the killer will be a threat to the profiler himself/herself or a person near to him/her, which makes for the personal connection. In this paper, I will try to analyse the psychological effects of this special bonding, primarily focusing on the profiler. When looking at the killer, I will mainly describe the reaction to the interference of the profiler and partly, hence, the personal motive. The analysis is based on "e;The Body Farm"e; and "e;Point of Origin"e; by Patricia Cornwell, and "e;Killing the Shadows"e; by Val McDermid.

Her husband doesn’t remember her. When Kate Monroe’s deceased husband suddenly appears, with amnesia, the profiler can’t believe her eyes. How does she move forward? But with a killer targeting Kate, the pair will have to work together to outwit The Hunter in his murderous game…and find their way back to each other.

In this special 20th anniversary edition, Lee Child introduces the Gold Dagger award-winning serial killer thriller that began the Number One bestselling crime series featuring clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill, hero of TV’s much-loved Wire in the Blood. You always remember the first time. Isn’t that what they say about sex? How much more true it is of murder… Up till now, the only serial killers Tony Hill had encountered were safely behind bars. This one’s different – this one’s on the loose.Four men have been found mutilated and tortured. As fear grips the city, the police turn to clinical psychologist Tony Hill for a profile of the killer. But soon Tony becomes the unsuspecting target in a battle of wits and wills where he has to use every ounce of his professional nerve to survive.A tense, beautifully written psychological thriller, The Mermaids Singing explores the tormented mind of a serial killer unlike any the world of fiction has ever seen.

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A GRIPPING, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SERIAL KILLER THRILLER. AVAILABLE NOW! A face in the crowd. A killer in the shadows… ________ On the dark streets of Edinburgh, a killer is waiting. When a body is found, it is only the beginning. Soon there will be seven more. In the city’s hospital, renowned surgeon Beth Waterfall is grieving. Her beloved only daughter fell prey to a vicious stalker a year previously – and now he’s coming for her too. Edinburgh’s police are desperate. After one body comes another, and then another. The brutal deaths are all seemingly unconnected, yet DS Lively and forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine know they are dealing with a serial killer – they just need to prove it.But time is running out, and Beth Waterfall already looks set to be the next victim… The million-copy international bestseller returns with a gripping serial killer thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the very last. ________ PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS ‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS‘Creepy in the best sort of way. The Profiler is that kind of old school serial killer thriller that has you reading, muttering and gasping the entire way. You will shred your nails until the mind-blowing end.’ Lisa Gardner‘With a fiendishly clever premise and a kick-ass heroine to root for, The Profiler is pure page-turning perfection.' Susi Holliday‘Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, The Profiler is an unforgettable experience.’ B P Walter‘Dark, gripping, disturbing and shocking, and totally impossible to put down.’ Neil Lancaster

Don't miss Silent Bones, Val McDermid's twisty new mystery__________________'The queen of crime is still at the top of her game' Independent'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' Daily ExpressSomeone is brutally killing women. Women who bear a striking resemblance to former DCI Carol Jordan. The connection is too strong to ignore and soon psychological profiler Tony Hill finds himself dangerously close to the investigation, just as the killer is closing in on his next target.This is a killer like no other, hell-bent on inflicting the most severe and grotesque punishment on his prey. As the case becomes ever-more complex and boundaries begin to blur, Tony and Carol must work together once more to try and save the victims, and themselves.A breathless, thrilling mystery from the number one bestseller.__________________Praise for Val McDermid:'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail'So gripping it puts your life on hold' The Times'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review'McDermid remains unrivalled' ObserverThis is the eighth book in the bestselling Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.

‘Deliciously dark and utterly compelling – I couldn’t put it down.’ – CLARE MACKINTOSH They’re locked up for your safety. Now, you’re locked in with them. How do you find a murderer in a prison full of killers? On a locked ward in the world’s highest-security prison hospital, a scream shatters the night.A nurse has been murdered and her daughter has been taken.And with only five days to find the girl, the clock is ticking for Dr Connie Woolwine to find a killer hiding in plain sight… Welcome to The Institution. The locked room thriller readers don't want to leave. ‘This is the best book I've read in years!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I don't think I have ever read anything that gripped me quite so intensely.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An absolutely mind-blowing suspense thriller.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Terrifyingly brilliant. An absolute must-read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A book that evolves at break-neck speed, taking the reader on a spine-chilling journey.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If this book isn't a smash hit I'll claw my own eyes out!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Tense, exciting, heart-thumping action’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Deliciously creepy, unflinching and addictive.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A first-class locked room thriller.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gobsmackingly good!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Helen Fields' talent for creating atmospheric thrillers knows no bounds.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A real page-turner; what a ride straight from the outset. I felt physically chilled.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Chilling, claustrophobic and packed with twists and turns.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Original and innovative…a crackingly scary thriller.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Dark, atmospheric, creepy and hauntingly good. Kept me guessing until the end – I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing is all I can say – I loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFeed your fears with the terrifying classic that introduced cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter.FBI agent Will Graham once risked his sanity to capture Hannibal Lecter, an ingenious killer like no other. Now, he’s following the bloodstained pattern of the Tooth Fairy, a madman who’s already wiped out two families. To find him, Graham has to understand him. To understand him, Graham has only one place left to go: the mind of Dr. Lecter.

BE THE FIRST TO READ DAVID WILSON'S NEW TRUE CRIME BOOK "A PLOT TO KILL" BY PRE-ORDERING NOW 'Hugely insightful and thought provoking . . . I read it from cover to cover in one go' - Emilia Fox'With characteristic brilliance and admirable sensitivity, Wilson illuminates the complex causes of their often horrific crimes' - Professor Simon Winlow, Vice President of the British Society of CriminologyProfessor David Wilson has spent his professional life working with violent men - especially men who have committed murder. Aged twenty-nine he became, at that time, the UK's youngest ever prison Governor in charge of a jail and his career since then has seen him sat across a table with all sorts of killers: sometimes in a tense interview; sometimes sharing a cup of tea (or something a little stronger); sometimes looking them in the eye to tell them that they are a psychopath.Some of these men became David's friends; others would still love to kill him. My Life with Murderers tells the story of David's journey from idealistic prison governor to expert criminologist and professor. With experience unlike any other, David's story is a fascinating and compelling study of human nature.

BE THE FIRST TO READ DAVID WILSON'S NEW TRUE CRIME BOOK "A PLOT TO KILL" BY PRE-ORDERING NOW Expanded and updated, this is the definitive history of British serial killing 1888-2020 - by the UK's leading criminologist, David WilsonIn this fascinating and informative book, Professor David Wilson tells the stories of Britain's serial killers from Jack the Ripper to the extraordinary Suffolk Murders case. David Wilson has worked as a Prison Governor and as a profiler, and has been described as the UK's leading expert on serial killers. His work has led him to meet several of the UK's deadliest killers, and build up fascinating insights into what makes a serial killer - and who they are most likely to target. A vivid narrative history and a call for prison and social reform, Professor Wilson's new book is a powerful and gripping investigation of Britain's serial murderers.

The legendary FBI criminal profiler and international bestselling author of Mindhunter and The Killer Across the Table returns with this timely, relevant book that goes to the heart of extremism and domestic terrorism, examining in-depth his chilling pursuit of, and eventual prison confrontation with Joseph Paul Franklin, a White Nationalist serial killer and one of the most disturbing psychopaths he has ever encountered.Worshippers stream out of an Midwestern synagogue after sabbath services, unaware that only a hundred yards away, an expert marksman and  avowed racist, antisemite and member of the Ku Klux Klan, patiently awaits, his hunting rifle at the ready. The October 8, 1977 shooting was a forerunner to the tragedies and divisiveness that plague us today. John Douglas, the FBI’s pioneering, first full-time criminal profiler, hunted the shooter—a white supremacist named Joseph Paul Franklin, whose Nazi-inspired beliefs propelled a three-year reign of terror across the United States, targeting African Americans, Jews, and interracial couples. In addition, Franklin bombed the home of Jewish leader Morris Amitay, shot and paralyzed Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt, and seriously wounded civil rights leader Vernon Jordan. The fugitive supported his murderous spree robbing banks in five states, from Georgia to Ohio.Douglas and his writing partner Mark Olshaker return to this disturbing case that reached the highest levels of the Bureau, which was fearful Franklin would become a presidential assassin—and haunted him for years to come as the threat of copycat domestic terrorist killers increasingly became a reality. Detailing the dogged pursuit of Franklin that employed profiling, psychology and meticulous detective work, Douglas and Olshaker relate how the case was a make-or-break test for the still-experimental behavioral science unit and revealed a new type of, determined, mission-driven serial killer whose only motivation was hate.A riveting, cautionary tale rooted in history that continues to echo today, The Killer's Shadow is a terrifying and essential exploration of the criminal personality  in the vile grip of extremism and what happens when rage-filled speech evolves into deadly action and hatred of the “other" is allowed full reign.The Killer's Shadow includes an 8-page color photo insert.

'One of the great series of British crime fiction' The TimesFrom multi-million-copy number one bestseller Mark Billingham comes a twisting, unbearably gripping DI Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner thriller inspired by a dramatic real-life case.How do you catch a killer who is yet to kill?We've all heard about the signs: coldness, cruelty, lack of empathy. DI Tom Thorne knows the psychological profile of a psychopath all too well, so when pets start disappearing on suburban London streets, he sees a chance to stop a future murderer.Others are less convinced, so Thorne relies on DI Nicola Tanner to help him solve the case, before the culprit starts hunting people. The journey brings them face to face with a killer who will tear their lives apart.----------'A new Mark Billingham is always a treat and The Killing Habit hurls the reader straight into the action. Thoroughly enjoyable for being so very real' SUSIE STEINER'Mark Billingham on superb form. A finely paced and polished procedural, with twists and turns galore and an ending that will chill your soul' CARA HUNTER'An unconventional literary superstar' MAIL ON SUNDAY'As ever with Billingham, a rich cast of characters and tense situations are marshalled with panache, leading to a final terrifying encounter' FINANCIAL TIMES'Thorne is a terrific invention' IRISH INDEPENDENT________________

Imagine answering your cell phone to a mysterious voice that gives you three minutes to confess your sin or you die. You have one huge problem: you don't have a clue what that sin is.Kevin Parson escaped a twisted childhood and built his own life, leaving his bizarre past behind him. . .until his cell phone rings and a gravelly voice calling himself Slater tells him he has just three minutes to confess his “sin” or his car will be blown to pieces.Kevin panics. Who would make such a demand, and what sin is he supposed to confess? Not sure what else to do, Kevin swerves into a parking lot and runs from his car. . . just in case. Exactly three minutes later, a massive explosion sets his world on a collision course with madness.Obsessed both with Kevin's downfall and the number 3, Slater initiates a game in which Kevin must answer riddles to avoid Slater's destructive, murderous retribution.From #1 bestselling author Ted Dekker comes a powerful story of good, evil, and all that lies between.The perfect blend of suspense, mystery, and horror in one psychological thrillerNow a major motion picture!Also by bestselling author Ted Dekker: The Circle Series, Saint, and Sinner

`Crime writing of the very highest order … Kate Brannigan has turned into the most interesting sleuthess around’ The TimesThere was only one reason Manchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan was prepared to let her boyfriend help out with the investigation into a car sales fraud – nothing bad could happen. But by now Kate should know that with Richard you have to expect the unexpected.With the unexpected being Richard behind bars, Kate seems to be the obvious choice to look after his eight-year-old son – who proves even more troublesome than his father. Kate finds herself dragged into a world of drug traffickers, child pornographers, fraudsters and violent gangland enforcers… bringing her face to face with death in the most terrifying investigation of her career.

In this special 20th anniversary edition, Lee Child introduces the Gold Dagger award-winning serial killer thriller that began the Number One bestselling crime series featuring clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill, hero of TV’s much-loved Wire in the Blood.You always remember the first time. Isn’t that what they say about sex? How much more true it is of murder…Up till now, the only serial killers Tony Hill had encountered were safely behind bars. This one’s different – this one’s on the loose.Four men have been found mutilated and tortured. As fear grips the city, the police turn to clinical psychologist Tony Hill for a profile of the killer. But soon Tony becomes the unsuspecting target in a battle of wits and wills where he has to use every ounce of his professional nerve to survive.A tense, beautifully written psychological thriller, The Mermaids Singing explores the tormented mind of a serial killer unlike any the world of fiction has ever seen.

The third stunning thriller in the Kate Brannigan series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid. ‘This is crime writing of the very highest order’ The TimesManchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan thought it would be safe to let her boyfriend help out with her investigation. But now he’s behind bars and she’s been left caring for his eight-year-old son.Soon Kate finds herself drawn into the world of drug traffickers, child pornographers, and violent gangland enforcers – bringing her face to face with death in the most terrifying investigation of her career.

‘Deliciously dark and utterly compelling – I couldn’t put it down.’ – CLARE MACKINTOSH They’re locked up for your safety. Now, you’re locked in with them. How do you find a murderer in a prison full of killers? On a locked ward in the world’s highest-security prison hospital, a scream shatters the night.A nurse has been murdered and her daughter has been taken.And with only five days to find the girl, the clock is ticking for Dr Connie Woolwine to find a killer hiding in plain sight… Welcome to The Institution. The locked room thriller readers don't want to leave. ‘This is the best book I've read in years!’ ★★★★★‘I don't think I have ever read anything that gripped me quite so intensely.’ ★★★★★‘An absolutely mind-blowing suspense thriller.’ ★★★★★‘Terrifyingly brilliant. An absolute must-read.’ ★★★★★‘A book that evolves at break-neck speed, taking the reader on a spine-chilling journey.’ ★★★★★‘If this book isn't a smash hit I'll claw my own eyes out!’ ★★★★★‘Tense, exciting, heart-thumping action’ ★★★★★‘Deliciously creepy, unflinching and addictive.’ ★★★★★‘A first-class locked room thriller.’ ★★★★★‘Gobsmackingly good!’ ★★★★★‘Helen Fields' talent for creating atmospheric thrillers knows no bounds.’ ★★★★★‘A real page-turner; what a ride straight from the outset. I felt physically chilled.’ ★★★★★‘Chilling, claustrophobic and packed with twists and turns.’ ★★★★★‘Original and innovative…a crackingly scary thriller.’ ★★★★★‘Dark, atmospheric, creepy and hauntingly good. Kept me guessing until the end – I loved it.’ ★★★★★‘Amazing is all I can say – I loved it!’ ★★★★★

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A DARK AND TERRIFYING JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF A KILLER. ‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS________ He’s going to kill you. He just doesn’t know it yet. Midnight Jones is an analyst trained to understand the human mind. But everything changes when, in the course of her work, she discovers Profile K’s file – because K stands for killer, and she knows that someone more dangerous than she could have ever imagined walks among them.Midnight knows what Profile K is capable of before he even commits his first crime. But as the news rolls with the brutal murder of a local woman, no one believes what she tells them: that he is capable of so much worse.Profile K will kill again – and, terrifyingly, Midnight realises that the moment she found his file was the moment she became his next target. Because Profile K is coming for Midnight – and the only way to escape with her life is to find him before he finds her… The million-copy bestseller is back with a dark, terrifying journey into the mind of a psychopath that will keep you riveted until the very last page. ________ Previously published as Profile K Helen Fields' book The Institution was a UK top 20 paperback bestseller w/c 2023-09-23.

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A DARK AND TERRIFYING JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF A KILLER. ‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS________ He’s going to kill you. He just doesn’t know it yet. Midnight Jones is an analyst trained to understand the human mind. But everything changes when, in the course of her work, she discovers Profile K’s file – because K stands for killer, and she knows that someone more dangerous than she could have ever imagined walks among them.Midnight knows what Profile K is capable of before he even commits his first crime. But as the news rolls with the brutal murder of a local woman, no one believes what she tells them: that he is capable of so much worse.Profile K will kill again – and, terrifyingly, Midnight realises that the moment she found his file was the moment she became his next target. Because Profile K is coming for Midnight – and the only way to escape with her life is to find him before he finds her… The million-copy bestseller is back with a dark, terrifying journey into the mind of a psychopath that will keep you riveted until the very last page. ________ Previously published as Profile K Helen Fields' book The Institution was a UK top 20 paperback bestseller w/c 2023-09-23.

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A GRIPPING, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SERIAL KILLER THRILLER. AVAILABLE NOW!

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A GRIPPING, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SERIAL KILLER THRILLER. AVAILABLE NOW! A face in the crowd. A killer in the shadows… ________ On the dark streets of Edinburgh, a killer is waiting. When a body is found, it is only the beginning. Soon there will be seven more. In the city’s hospital, renowned surgeon Beth Waterfall is grieving. Her beloved only daughter fell prey to a vicious stalker a year previously – and now he’s coming for her too. Edinburgh’s police are desperate. After one body comes another, and then another. The brutal deaths are all seemingly unconnected, yet DS Lively and forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine know they are dealing with a serial killer – they just need to prove it.But time is running out, and Beth Waterfall already looks set to be the next victim… The million-copy international bestseller returns with a gripping serial killer thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the very last. ________ PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS ‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS‘Creepy in the best sort of way. The Profiler is that kind of old school serial killer thriller that has you reading, muttering and gasping the entire way. You will shred your nails until the mind-blowing end.’ Lisa Gardner‘With a fiendishly clever premise and a kick-ass heroine to root for, The Profiler is pure page-turning perfection.' Susi Holliday‘Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, The Profiler is an unforgettable experience.’ B P Walter‘Dark, gripping, disturbing and shocking, and totally impossible to put down.’ Neil Lancaster

'An engrossing read that kept me guessing throughout’ Patricia Gibney'Breathtaking… Had me guessing until the very end… Utterly compelling’ Rachel Lynch'Razor-sharp thriller-writing… a gripping and emotional story that built to a shocking ending’ B P Walter From the bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series and Dr Olivia Winter series, comes a standalone thriller to keep you up all night! A GRUESOME MURDER Twenty years ago, a young girl vanished from a quiet street in Northumberland. When her body was found in an attic close to her home, the whole neighbourhood was shocked. A DEVASTATING SECRET For her entire life, Dawn Shephard has never known her father. But when news breaks that a murderer is about to be released from prison, her mother has no choice but to reveal his identity. THE ORIGINS OF EVIL As Dawn digs into her father’s history, she lands on a chilling connection. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. Just how far will she go to discover if a killer’s blood runs through her veins? Praise for Michael Wood: ‘Guaranteed to chill the blood’ David Jackson'Nobody is better at taking the reader on a skin-crawling journey into the psychotic mind of a serial killer!’ M. K. Hill‘Michael Wood gets better with every book’ Alex Marwood‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing’ Angela Marsons‘A twisty, taut page turning thriller with a shock ending’ David Fennell

'An engrossing read that kept me guessing throughout’ Patricia Gibney'Breathtaking… Had me guessing until the very end… Utterly compelling’ Rachel Lynch'Razor-sharp thriller-writing… a gripping and emotional story that built to a shocking ending’ B P Walter From the bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series and Dr Olivia Winter series, comes a standalone thriller to keep you up all night! A GRUESOME MURDER Twenty years ago, a young girl vanished from a quiet street in Northumberland. When her body was found in an attic close to her home, the whole neighbourhood was shocked. A DEVASTATING SECRET For her entire life, Dawn Shephard has never known her father. But when news breaks that a murderer is about to be released from prison, her mother has no choice but to reveal his identity. THE ORIGINS OF EVIL As Dawn digs into her father’s history, she lands on a chilling connection. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. Just how far will she go to discover if a killer’s blood runs through her veins? Praise for Michael Wood: ‘Guaranteed to chill the blood’ David Jackson'Nobody is better at taking the reader on a skin-crawling journey into the psychotic mind of a serial killer!’ M. K. Hill‘Michael Wood gets better with every book’ Alex Marwood‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing’ Angela Marsons‘A twisty, taut page turning thriller with a shock ending’ David Fennell

The best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims.Meet Dr Olivia Winter.‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing’ Angela Marsons‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs‘Guaranteed to chill the blood’ David Jackson ‘A searingly intense, utterly captivating character-driven thriller, and destined to be one of 2024’s most memorable pieces of crime fiction’ B P Walter‘Perfectly paced – intriguing and relentless through to a pitch perfect conclusion’ Will Shindler A DARK PAST Dr Olivia Winter is a forensic psychologist whose job is to understand the minds of serial killers. There’s only one monster she can’t understand, her father. A NEW IDENTITY Notorious and brutal, he held a reign of terror until he was caught. His nine-year-old daughter was supposed to be his last victim, but she survived. A SERIAL KILLER WHO WILL STOP AT NOTHING Now, a serial killer is stalking the streets of London. As the body count rises, the police need Olivia’s help to profile him before he can strike again. But to do so, she will need to confront her own demons… The Dr Olivia Winter series: The Mind of a MurdererThe Devil’s CodeEvil in the Family***Are you ready to join Olivia Winter as she takes on the hunt for a serial killer?‘A master of horror and suspense’‘This twisty tale of murder and mayhem is mind-blowing'‘Outstanding’‘Definitely not for the faint-hearted'‘PHENOMENAL'‘So compulsive'‘Full of twists you didn’t see coming'‘The very definition of a deftly paced, high stakes thriller'‘A must-read'‘Excellent plotting'‘I’ll be surprised if I read a better book this year'‘My heart was in my mouth'‘I could not put it down'‘Real characters, fast plot and dark side'

The best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims.Meet Dr Olivia Winter.‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing and gripping. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment’ Angela Marsons‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs ‘A searingly intense, utterly captivating character-driven thriller, and destined to be one of 2024’s most memorable pieces of crime fiction’ B P Walter‘Perfectly paced – intriguing and relentless through to a pitch perfect conclusion’ Will Shindler A DARK PAST Dr Olivia Winter is a forensic psychologist whose job is to understand the minds of serial killers. There’s only one monster she can’t understand, her father. A NEW IDENTITY Notorious and brutal, he held a reign of terror until he was caught. His nine-year-old daughter was supposed to be his last victim, but she survived. A SERIAL KILLER WHO WILL STOP AT NOTHING Now, a serial killer is stalking the streets of London. As the body count rises, the police need Olivia’s help to profile him before he can strike again. But to do so, she will need to confront her own demons… The Dr Olivia Winter series: The Mind of a MurdererThe Devil’s CodeEvil in the Family***Are you ready to join Olivia Winter as she takes on the hunt for a serial killer?‘A master of horror and suspense’‘This twisty tale of murder and mayhem is mind-blowing'‘Outstanding’‘Definitely not for the faint-hearted'‘PHENOMENAL'‘So compulsive'‘Full of twists you didn’t see coming'‘The very definition of a deftly paced, high stakes thriller'‘A must-read'‘Excellent plotting'‘I’ll be surprised if I read a better book this year'‘My heart was in my mouth'‘I could not put it down'‘Real characters, fast plot and dark side'

'I couldn't breathe…Absolutely brilliant' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer Every body has secrets… Jayne and Steelie founded Agency 32/1 with one purpose in mind: using their specialist forensic skills to help police solve crimes.When a bundle of frozen body parts fall out of a van on a Los Angeles freeway, FBI agent Scott Houston knows just where to go for an off-the-record post-mortem. But to everyone’s horror, Jayne and Steelie quickly determine the parts aren’t from one body. The body parts are from multiple bodies.A serial killer is on the loose. Worse, Scott’s call has put Jayne and Steelie’s lives in jeopardy, as their unique skills can uncover evidence to unmask the killer. Can they find the killer, before the killer finds them? The perfect thriller for fans of Patricia Cornwell

'I couldn't breathe…Absolutely brilliant' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer Every body has secrets… Jayne and Steelie founded Agency 32/1 with one purpose in mind: using their specialist forensic skills to help police solve crimes.When a bundle of frozen body parts fall out of a van on a Los Angeles freeway, FBI agent Scott Houston knows just where to go for an off-the-record post-mortem. But to everyone’s horror, Jayne and Steelie quickly determine the parts aren’t from one body. The body parts are from multiple bodies.A serial killer is on the loose. Worse, Scott’s call has put Jayne and Steelie’s lives in jeopardy, as their unique skills can uncover evidence to unmask the killer. Can they find the killer, before the killer finds them? The perfect thriller for fans of Patricia Cornwell