{"product_id":"9781786813459","title":"Black Heart: A totally gripping serial killer thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere’s a letter on the floor covered with blood next to a heart-shaped box of chocolates. The note says: ‘My beautiful darling, I’m sorry, please forgive me.’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the body of a man is found with his wrists slashed in a London hotel room, it appears at first to be a tragic suicide. But \u003cstrong\u003eDetective Dan Riley\u003c\/strong\u003e suspects there is more to this case than meets the eye and the pathology report confirms his worst fears – the victim was poisoned and suddenly Dan is dealing with a murder inquiry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill grieving the devastating loss of his girlfriend and unborn child in a car accident two years ago, Dan throws everything he has into the investigation. Then he makes a disturbing discovery, uncovering links between the victim and a woman calling herself Goldilocks on an online dating site. Is she seeking revenge or something more? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet just as Dan begins to piece together the clues of this complex case, the body of a woman is found in her bed with identical wounds. Dan is on the trail of a twisted serial killer – and the stakes just got higher: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first victim was Daddy Bear. The second Mummy Bear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnless Dan can catch the killer, Baby Bear will be next.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn all-consuming and totally unputdownable read that will have you holding your breath to the very last page. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza and Karin Slaughter.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eLast Cry\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eWow this is easily one of the best books I have read this year\u003c\/strong\u003e. I feel like I have been inside the head of a psychopath and I now know what makes them tick!...\u003cstrong\u003eThe book was fast paced and engaging and kept me turning pages unable to put the book down\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was shocking and dark but also had times of bright compassion and empathy. The balance of dark and light was excellent.’ \u003cem\u003eBonnie’s Book Talk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This was \u003cstrong\u003ea very fast paced and extremely well written thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e with some interesting characters -- in fact, I can't wait for #2 so that I can get to know DI Riley better….\u003cstrong\u003eI definitely recommend it as one of the best detective novels I've read lately. It was very hard to put down!\u003c\/strong\u003e SO, Anna-Lou Weatherley, a new author to me, where is your second book -- please don't make me beg or wait too long!’ \u003cem\u003eThe Book Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful serial killer who is all set to redefine the very notion of evil and a cynical cop struggling with his own personal demons.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003cem\u003eGoodreads Reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA clever new crime series\u003c\/strong\u003e, I particularly like the writing style and the voice of Dan.’ \u003cem\u003eConsumer Reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This book adds more than just murder and mayhem, \u003cstrong\u003eit also gives you mystery and psychological insights to the killer that interest and even tugs at your heartstrings a tad…!\u003c\/strong\u003eThis book will grab you and drag you through to the end leaving you wanting more from this author!’\u003cem\u003eConsumer Reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoryFire LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47064314839280,"sku":"9781786813459","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781786813459_p0.jpg?v=1763730480","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781786813459","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}