The Last Temptation: A Novel
by
Val McDermid
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Mystery
Thriller & Suspense
Action & Adventure
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
448
Language
English
Published
Sep 16, 2002
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Edition
First Edition
ISBN-10
0312290896
ISBN-13
9780312290894
Description
Dr. Tony Hill, a forensic profiler renowned for his unmatched skills, faces his most challenging case yet as he hunts down a merciless killer sweeping through Northern Europe. As bodies increasingly pile up, a sinister pattern begins to emerge, drawing Hill deeper into a web of psychological manipulation and dark fantasies. His expertise in decoding the criminal mind becomes essential, but it also leads him into treacherous territory where his own vulnerabilities may be exploited.
With each clue, the stakes escalate, pushing Hill to the limits of his professional and personal endurance. He grapples not only with the urgency of the manhunt but also with the shadows of his own past that resurface, complicating his quest for justice. The relentless pursuit demands not only keen intellect but also an unwavering resolve as Hill races against time to prevent further bloodshed.
As the trail winds through haunting landscapes and treacherous encounters, Hill faces moral dilemmas that challenge his understanding of good and evil. Unraveling the killer's identity becomes an intricate dance of intellect and instinct, with every misstep potentially leading to disastrous consequences.
In this gripping tale, the lines between hunter and hunted blur, testing Hill's limits as he tries to outsmart a foe who seems to anticipate his every move. With each revelation, the reader is drawn into an intense psychological thriller that explores the darkest corners of the human psyche, revealing how the past can haunt even the most formidable minds.
With each clue, the stakes escalate, pushing Hill to the limits of his professional and personal endurance. He grapples not only with the urgency of the manhunt but also with the shadows of his own past that resurface, complicating his quest for justice. The relentless pursuit demands not only keen intellect but also an unwavering resolve as Hill races against time to prevent further bloodshed.
As the trail winds through haunting landscapes and treacherous encounters, Hill faces moral dilemmas that challenge his understanding of good and evil. Unraveling the killer's identity becomes an intricate dance of intellect and instinct, with every misstep potentially leading to disastrous consequences.
In this gripping tale, the lines between hunter and hunted blur, testing Hill's limits as he tries to outsmart a foe who seems to anticipate his every move. With each revelation, the reader is drawn into an intense psychological thriller that explores the darkest corners of the human psyche, revealing how the past can haunt even the most formidable minds.
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