“In the tradition of Se7en and The Usual Suspects,The Fourth Monkey combines breakneck speed with a baffling puzzle. It has pace to die for.”—David Morrell, New York Times best-selling author of Murder as a Fine Art
“A chillingly delicious page-turner.”—Kelley Armstrong, New York Times best-selling author of Betrayals
For over five years, the Four Monkey Killer has terrorized the residents of Chicago. A bus-pedestrian accident brings an unexpected break in the case, as the dead man was on his way to deliver a gift-wrapped message in a signature white box. What’s inside is proof that the elusive serial killer has taken one last victim before his untimely demise.
As the lead investigator on the 4MK task force, Detective Sam Porter knows even in death, the killer is far from finished. When he discovers a personal diary in the jacket pocket of the body, Porter finds himself caught up in the mind of a psychopath, unraveling a twisted history in hopes of finding one last girl, all while struggling with personal demons of his own.
With only a handful of clues, the killer’s identity remains a mystery. Time is running out and the Four Monkey Killer taunts from beyond the grave in this masterfully written fast-paced thriller.