Crying Killer

Jess Lourey is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Quarry Girls, Unspeakable Things, Litani, and Bloodline, as well as the Steinbeck and Reed thrillers, the Salem’s Cipher novels, and the Murder by Month rom-com mysteries. Lourey writes about secrets, fosters kittens, and travels. She’s surpassed a million readers; been short-listed for the Goodreads Choice Awards and the Edgar Award twice each; and won the International Thriller, Anthony, and Minnesota Book Awards. She also has an active reader group on Facebook called Lourey’s Literati. For more information, including a link to her TEDx Talk, in which she discusses the surprising inspiration behind her writing career, visit www.jesslourey.com.

“With each time shift, Lourey subtly alters readers’ perceptions, dropping breadcrumbs that suggest not all is as it seems. Complex characters, unpredictable twists, and a grounding in true-crime history make this equal parts exhilarating and frightening. It’s a ride worth taking.” —Publisher Weekly“A powerful story of resilience, raw emotion, and the fierce determination to survive against impossible odds. Packed with twists that genuinely surprise, this is the kind of book that demands to be read in a single breathless sitting.” —FirstCLUE“Lourey builds tension from the first page, weaving past and present skillfully to give readers a full sense of the lives of the two sisters.” —Mary Ann Grossman, Pioneer Press“Long-buried secrets, complicated family dynamics, and a chilling serial killer that returns for more blood…The Crying Killer has everything a thriller lover could want. Perfect for fans of Alex Finlay’s The Anniversary.” —Jennifer van der Kleut, Author of The Better Mother“Jess Lourey has an extraordinary talent for creating characters I care about deeply—and villains that terrify me to my core. The Crying Killer is both a moving story about the life-changing sacrifices we make to protect family, and a breathtaking, twisty thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. I loved every heart-stopping moment.” —Hilary Davidson, bestselling author of Every Lie I Told“Lourey builds tension from the first page, weaving past and present skillfully to give readers a full sense of the lives of the two sisters.” —Mary Ann Grossman, Pioneer Press“The Crying Killer by Jess Lourey (Thomas & Mercer, Aug. 18) is a mind-bending, true crime-inspired thriller with twists so good, you’re going to want to get out your paper and pen for this one.” —The Big Thrill