
Fever of the Bone
by
Val McDermid
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Mystery
Thriller & Suspense
Young Adult
Format
Hardcover
Pages
448
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2009
Publisher
Little, Brown
ISBN-10
1408701987
ISBN-13
9781408701980
Description
In a chilling narrative that intertwines psychological complexity with thrilling suspense, the story introduces Tony Hill, a criminologist known for his unique insights into the minds of murderers. As he delves deeper into a series of unsettling murders, he encounters a sinister adversary who has crafted a meticulous list of victims. Each killing seems premeditated, leading Hill into a labyrinth of fear and anticipation, testing his intellect and emotional resilience.
The tension escalates as the killer reveals a calculated and cold demeanor, leaving a string of bodies that haunt not only the community but Hill as well. Every clue brings him closer to understanding this twisted mind, but also places him in greater danger, amplifying the stakes for both Hill and those he cares about. The hunt becomes a race against time as he grapples with the psychological toll of pursuing a monster who appears to relish in their cat-and-mouse game.
As the story unfolds, it examines deeper themes of obsession, trauma, and the depths of human depravity. With each twist and turn, readers are drawn into a world where good and evil blur, and the true nature of the killer is revealed in unexpected ways, keeping hearts racing and minds engaged until the very last page.
The tension escalates as the killer reveals a calculated and cold demeanor, leaving a string of bodies that haunt not only the community but Hill as well. Every clue brings him closer to understanding this twisted mind, but also places him in greater danger, amplifying the stakes for both Hill and those he cares about. The hunt becomes a race against time as he grapples with the psychological toll of pursuing a monster who appears to relish in their cat-and-mouse game.
As the story unfolds, it examines deeper themes of obsession, trauma, and the depths of human depravity. With each twist and turn, readers are drawn into a world where good and evil blur, and the true nature of the killer is revealed in unexpected ways, keeping hearts racing and minds engaged until the very last page.
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