The Cutting Room : A Novel
Author(s): Ashley Dyer
"Disturbing and wickedly entertaining.” —People Magazine
“One of the boldest, most inventive serial-killer thrillers since The Silence of the Lambs... Perfect for fans of Jeffery Deaver and Lisa Gardner.” —A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Detectives Ruth Lake and Greg Carver, introduced in the electrifying Splinter in the Blood, must stop a serial killer whose victims are the centerpiece of his macabre works of art.
While Britain is obsessed with the newest hit true-crime television show, Fact, or Fable? detectives Ruth Lake and Greg Carver are tormented by a fiendish flesh-and-blood killer on the loose.
Lured to a “crime scene” by a mysterious digital invitation, Ruth Lake is horrified by what she finds: a bizarre and gruesome tableau surrounded by a crowd of gawkers. The deadly work is the latest “art installation” designed by a diabolical criminal dubbed the Ferryman. Not only is this criminal cold-blooded; he’s a narcissistic exhibitionist desperate for an audience. He’s also clever at promoting his deadly handiwork. Exploiting England’s current true-crime craze, he uses social media to titillate and terrorize the public.
Ruth is joined in the investigation by her partner Greg Carver, who is slowly regaining his strength after a run-in with another sadistic criminal. But Greg can’t seem to shake the bewildering effects of the head wound that nearly ended him. Are the strange auras blurring his vision an annoying side effect of his injury, or could they be something more . . . a tool to help him see a person’s true nature?
In this utterly engrossing and thrilling tale of suspense, a pair of seasoned detectives face off against a wickedly smart and inventive psychopath in a tense, bloody game that leads to a shocking end.
Review(s):
“Disturbing and wickedly entertaining.”
“The Cutting Room is a well-written, complex, and harrowing tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat . . . There’s enough of Edgar Allan Poe, Peter James, and Michael Connelly in The Cutting Room to make every mystery reader’s heart beat faster. Highly recommended.”
“Addictive . . . The material is fresh enough to keep readers turning the pages. Fans of British police procedurals will be well satisfied.”
“Refreshing . . . Creative . . . If you’re a fan of in-depth crime procedurals, this is hands down a book for you.”
“Another intriguing tale and a good follow up to the first story Splinter In The Blood. The characters of Lake and Carver are well-written and have good chemistry together. The story is intense with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged right up to the end.”
“The endearing characters, a truly horrifying crime, and the forensic details makes The Cutting Room a stand out in the crowded serial killer thriller genre.”
“Jump on in with Lake and Carver, and make sure you have several hours blocked out in your schedule. You’re going to need them once you’re absorbed inside this well-constructed thriller.”
“The authors weave in a number of . . . internationally hot topics, such as society’s addiction to true crime and social media . . . We can’t wait.”
“A riveting investigation . . . Margaret Murphy and forensic scientist Helen Pepper . . . provide a grimly authentic narrative and deeply defined characters.”
“The Ashley Dyer team delivers a ‘skin crawling’ realistic British crime drama in this latest work.”
ISBN: 9780062797728