The sequel to the viral TikTok sensation Stone Maidens From Lloyd Devereux Richards comes the next pulse-pounding thriller in which FBI agent Christine Prusik races to track down a serial killer who leaves a peculiar mark on his victims. The sequel to the viral TikTok sensation Stone Maidens From Lloyd Devereux Richards comes the next pulse-pounding thriller in which FBI agent Christine Prusik races to track down a serial killer who leaves a peculiar mark on his victims. Forensic anthropologist Christine Prusik has a knack for solving the most unusual cases – and for bending the rules in the process. When the bodies of young women start appearing in the caves of Indiana and Illinois, Christine immediately jumps into action. But her Chicago field office is undergoing a reorganization, and the boys’ club at the top seem more interested in getting all the paperwork in order than solving the murders. Christine isn’t going to let a little red tape stop her, and when she discovers that all the bodies contain the same mysterious pin-sized bruise on the back of their necks, she realizes she’ll have to confront her own inner demons to find the killer. ‘Well plotted, tense, fast paced.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely marvellous contemporary crime suspense that had me glued and guessing from the start.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This has escalating urgency, suspense that just keeps ratcheting up, and some really recognizable characters. Fantastic.' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TikTok made me buy it! The gripping new crime thriller from BookTok sensation and author of Stone Maidens Lloyd Devereux Richards was born in New York City and travelled extensively in Europe, Africa and Central America before attending law school. He served as a senior law clerk for an Indiana Court of Appeals judge, researching and writing drafts for dozens of published opinions, including the appeal of a serial killer sentenced to death. A father of three, he lives with his wife, Cameron O’Connor, and their two dogs in Montpelier, Vermont. This is his second novel, after Stone Maidens. TikTok made me buy it! The gripping new crime thriller from BookTok sensation and author of Stone Maidens TIKTOK SENSATION: Richards became an overnight success when his daughter posted about his first novel, Stone Maidens, on TikTok. The original video, posted 2/9/23, has 49.2 million views and counting, and people cannot get enough of this feel-good story. The book shot to #1 on Amazon with 83K sales across formats and counting.MEDIA APPEARANCES: Richards and his daughter have had amazing media appearances including the TODAY show, NPR, Fox news and more to discuss their incredible story.STRAIGHT TO THE MARKET: These are strong, carefully-constructed serial killer thrillers with lots of gritty forensic details and a strong heroine for fans of Lisa Gardner, Michael Connelly, Patricia Cornwell, and Karin Slaughter.CHARISMATIC AUTHOR: Richards lives with his wife in rural Vermont where he can be found walking their dogs and feeding the neighbour’s sheep. In February 2023 a series of TikTok videos featuring his day-to-day went viral. Readers have fallen for the Richards and his protagonist Christine Prusik. Competition: The;After that night;Listen to me;Cold Bones;Livid;Hunting Time;One Step Too Far;Desert Star;Echo Man;a heart full of headstones. by; Karin Slaughter;Tess Gerritsen;Kathy Reichs;Patricia Cornwell;Jeffrey Deaver;Lisa Gardner;Michael Connelly;Ian Rankin;sam holland
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