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Detective Fiction and Psychological Thriller

Torn Apart by Shane Gericke

Torn Apart by Shane Gericke

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A High-Tension Chicago Suburbs Police Procedural of Serial Murder and Personal Vengeance

In the quiet Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois, Detective Emily Hunt faces a terrifying escalation of violence. What begins as a brutal assault quickly transforms into a campaign of terror when a ruthless killer begins executing local law enforcement officers and targeting Emily’s closest friends and family.

As panic grips the suburb, Emily and her partner race to profile a sadist who calculates his attacks to inflict maximum psychological torture. To stop the carnage, Emily must analyze the killer's personal grudge before everyone she loves becomes a target.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Shane Gericke delivers an intense, fast-paced police procedural filled with realistic suburban law enforcement tradecraft and relentless tension. Featuring a resolute female detective fighting for survival, this crime novel is perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter, and Tami Hoag.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780786020393

Binding: Paperback

Pub Date:

Publisher: Pinnacle Books

Pages: 421

Author:

  • Shane Gericke

Language: English

Curator's Note:

Gericke shatters the perceived safety of a quiet Illinois town by introducing a killer who specifically targets community landmarks. Detective Emily Thompson must navigate a landscape of escalating rage where the perpetrator always seems one step ahead. It is a gritty, high-tension recommendation for readers who appreciate thrillers that explore the dark impulses hidden in plain sight.

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