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Murder. It's a family affair. In the midst of one of the worst winters Chicago has seen in years, the body of missing teenager Ella Reynolds is discovered under the surface of a frozen lake. She's been missing for three weeks... the lake froze over three months ago. Detective Sam Porter and his team are brought in to investigate but it's not long before another girl goes missing. The press believes the serial killer, Anson Bishop, has struck again but Porter knows differently. The deaths are too different, there's a new killer on the loose. Porter however is distracted. He's still haunted by Bishop and his victims, even after the FBI have removed him from the case.

That's the Four Monkey Killer or '4MK'. A murderer with a twisted vision and absolutely no mercy. Detective Sam Porter has hunted him for five long years, the recipient of box after box of grisly trinkets carved from the bodies of 4MK's victims. But now Porter has learnt the killer's twisted history and is racing to do the seemingly impossible - find 4MK's latest victim before it's too late

Hear No EvilFor Detective Sam Porter, the words "Father, forgive me" conjure memories long forgotten; a past intentionally buried. For Anson Bishop, these three words connect a childhood to the present as he unleashes a truth concealed for decades.See No EvilFound written on cardboard near each body, these words link multiple victims to a single killer--discovered within minutes of each other in both Chicago and South Carolina--clearly connected yet separated by impossible miles.Speak No EvilChicago Metro and the FBI find themselves caught in chaos--a hospital on lockdown, a rogue officer, and corruption at the highest levels. When Anson Bishop, the prime suspect in the notorious 4MK serial murders turns himself in, he reveals a story completely unexpected, one that not only upends the current investigation, but one that will change the lives of all involved.Do No EvilWith unrelenting tension and pulse-pounding suspense, the past unravels at breakneck speed as the truth behind the Four Monkey Killer's motive is finally revealed in this masterfully crafted finale.

Comment Vlad III, prince de Valachie, dont le goût immodéré pour le supplice du pal lui avait valu le sobriquet de "Tepes" (l'empaleur), est-il devenu, sous la plume de Bram STOKER, le comte Dracula ? Comment un seigneur de la guerre mort au combat, en 1476, contre les Turcs est-il devenu un "non-vivant", se nourrissant du sang de ses victimes ? Comment, enfin, le folklore du vampire s'est-il nourri des chroniques historiques ? Mystérieuse alchimie qui fit l'universel succès du roman de STOKER. Par lui, la légende, reprise à la scène et, surtout, à l'écran, est devenue mythe et a donné naissance à la saga du Prince des ténèbres.

Blending high-stakes action with intense dialogue, this thriller combines elements of a hostage situation with the tension of a live radio broadcast. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a gripping scenario where suspense builds relentlessly, showcasing the author's mastery of thrilling storytelling. Expect unexpected twists and a relentless pace that keeps you on the edge of your seat, reminiscent of classic action films.

Set in a chilling atmosphere, this gripping tale of suspense weaves a narrative reminiscent of the works of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul. The story showcases J.D. Barker's talent for crafting a captivating and haunting experience, marking his emergence as a new master in the thriller genre. Expect a blend of tension and intrigue that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

The prequel to Dracula , inspired by notes and texts left behind by the author of the classic novel, Dracul is a supernatural thriller that reveals not only Dracula's true origins but Bram Stoker's--and the tale of the enigmatic woman who connects them. It is 1868, and a twenty-one-year-old Bram Stoker waits in a desolate tower to face an indescribable evil. Armed only with crucifixes, holy water, and a rifle, he prays to survive a single night, the longest of his life. Desperate to record what he has witnessed, Bram scribbles down the events that led him here.... A sickly child, Bram spent his early days bedridden in his parents' Dublin home, tended to by his caretaker, a young woman named Ellen Crone. When a string of strange deaths occur in a nearby town, Bram and his sister Matilda detect a pattern of bizarre behavior by Ellen--a mystery that deepens chillingly until Ellen vanishes suddenly from their lives. Years later, Matilda returns from studying in Paris to tell Bram the news that she has seen Ellen--and that the nightmare they've thought long ended is only beginning.

Aby se zrodil dům hrůzy, někdo musí zemřít. V ospalém pobřežním městečku New Castle v New Hampshiru nabere život sedmnáctiletého Billyho děsivý obrat. Když jeho kamarád David zdědí po babičce tajemný dům na nedalekém ostrově, zdá se, že je to ideální místo, kde s přáteli strávit poslední léto před odchodem na univerzitu. Žádní rodiče. Žádná policie. Žádné povinnosti. Jak se ale noří do minulosti ostrova, probouzejí starověké zlo, které ovlivnilo celé generace. Nevinné letní dobrodružství se rychle mění v mrazivou noční můru… Autor bestsellerové trilogie s Opičím vrahem přichází s temnou novinkou, která čtenáře udrží v napětí až do poslední děsivé stránky.

Ein Serienkiller, der seine Unschuld beteuert, und ein Ermittler mit einem verheerenden Geheimnis – das spektakuläre Finale der Erfolgsreihe! Eine Obdachlose findet auf dem Friedhof von Chicago die Leiche einer Frau, deren Augen, Zunge und Ohren entfernt und in kleine weiße Schachteln verpackt wurden. Neben der Toten liegt ein Schild mit der Aufschrift »Vater, vergib mir«. Kurz darauf tauchen weitere, ähnlich zugerichtete Opfer auf. Für die Polizei von Chicago und das FBI ist klar, dass die Morde die Handschrift des immer noch flüchtigen Four Monkey Killers Anson Bishop tragen. Doch Detective Sam Porter glaubt nicht daran – die Tatorte liegen zu weit entfernt voneinander, als dass nur ein Täter infrage kommen könnte. Zudem stimmt auch etwas mit der Haut der Leichen nicht. Als sich Bishop aus heiterem Himmel stellt und beteuert, keines der Verbrechen begangen zu haben, die ihm zur Last gelegt werden, fällt der Verdacht auf Sam Porter selbst – denn er hat kein Alibi, dafür aber ein verheerendes Geheimnis … Die Thriller-Reihe um den Four Monkey Killer bei Blanvalet: Band 1: Geboren, um zu töten Band 2: Das Mädchen im Eis Band 3: Das Haus der bösen Kinder