Death Message by Mark Billingham

Detective Tom Thorne is drawn into a chilling investigation when he receives a disturbing message tied to a recent and brutal murder. The image he examines stirs a familiar tension within him, a potent mixture of dread and urgency that pushes him deeper into a web of crime and deceit. As Thorne delves into the dark underbelly of the city, each clue leads him closer to a truth he is not prepared for.

With a gripping narrative that interweaves suspense and psychological depth, the story explores the haunting effects of violence on both victims and investigators. Thorne must grapple with both external threats and his own inner demons as he races against time to uncover the perpetrator behind the death message, unraveling a compelling tale of obsession and betrayal.