The Cruelest Cut

The first victim is attacked in her home. Tied to her bed. Forced to watch every unspeakable act of cruelty--but unable to scream. The second murder is even more twisted. Signed, sealed, and delivered with a message for the police, stuffed in the victim's throat. A fractured nursery rhyme that ends with a warning: "There will be more." For detective Jack Murphy, it's more than a threat. It's a personal invitation to play. And no one plays rougher than Jack. Especially when the killer's pawns are the people he loves. . .

"A must-read, can't-put-down adventure." --John Lutz

"A jaw-dropping thriller." --Gregg Olsen

"A tornado of drama." --Shane Gericke

"As authentic and scary as thrillers get." –Nelson DeMille