Cut to the Bone by Shane Gericke

A Gritty Police Procedural Thriller of Mutilation and a Brutal Serial Killer

When the mutilated body of a young woman is discovered in Naperville, Illinois, Superintendent Emily Hunt is called to head a high-stakes investigation. The killer's signature is precise and terrifying: carving cryptic symbols into the skeletal remains of living victims before discarding them. As Emily and her partner, Detective HR Miller, race to decipher the killer’s pattern, the perpetrator turns his attention directly toward the investigators. Facing escalating violence and intense political pressure from city officials, Emily must unravel a twisted personal motive before she becomes the murderer's final specimen.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Shane Gericke delivers a dark, fast-paced police procedural built around a relentless cat-and-mouse hunt. Featuring a tough female law enforcement lead, detailed forensic crime-scene work, and escalating psychological tension, this brutal serial killer thriller is a perfect match for fans of James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, and John Sandford.