
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1410458962
ISBN 13: 9781410458964
Publication date:
May 15th, 2013
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Pages: 605
Genres: Mystery, Science Fiction, Biography, Autobiography & Memoir, History, Horror, Humor, Art & Photography
Set in the atmospheric backdrop of 19th-century London, a gripping tale unfolds as a string of meticulously planned murders terrorizes the city. David Morrell crafts a narrative rich with suspense, where art meets the macabre. The protagonist delves into the mind of a killer, seeking to unravel a mystery that entwines his own past with the haunting crimes.
As the bodies pile up, each death presents a chilling signature, challenging detectives and compelling them to confront both the darkness of human nature and the depths of their own resolve. The vivid portrayal of the era brings to life a society on the brink, filled with intrigue and deception, where the line between predator and prey blurs in the shadows.
Determined to find the truth, the characters navigate a world where every clue could lead to revelation or ruin. Morrell's masterful storytelling and intricate plotting keep readers on the edge of their seats, drawn into a labyrinth of danger and despair. Amidst the chaos, questions linger—what drives someone to commit such heinous acts, and can justice ever be achieved in an artful game of death?
As the bodies pile up, each death presents a chilling signature, challenging detectives and compelling them to confront both the darkness of human nature and the depths of their own resolve. The vivid portrayal of the era brings to life a society on the brink, filled with intrigue and deception, where the line between predator and prey blurs in the shadows.
Determined to find the truth, the characters navigate a world where every clue could lead to revelation or ruin. Morrell's masterful storytelling and intricate plotting keep readers on the edge of their seats, drawn into a labyrinth of danger and despair. Amidst the chaos, questions linger—what drives someone to commit such heinous acts, and can justice ever be achieved in an artful game of death?