Se7en meets The Silence of the Lambs in this dark and twisting novel from the author Jeffery Deaver called "a talented writer with a delightfully devious mind."
For over five years, the Four Monkey Killer has terrorized the residents of Chicago. A bus-pedestrian accident brings an unexpected break in the case, as the dead man was on his way to deliver a gift-wrapped message in a signature white box. What's inside is proof that the elusive serial killer has taken one last victim before his untimely demise.
As the lead investigator on the 4MK task force, Detective Sam Porter knows that even in death, the killer is far from finished. When he discovers a personal diary in the jacket pocket of the dead pedestrian, Porter finds himself caught up in the mind of a psychopath, unraveling a twisted history in hopes of finding one last girl, all while struggling with personal demons of his own.
With only a handful of clues, the killer's identity remains a mystery. Time is running out and the Four Monkey Killer taunts from beyond the grave in this masterfully written, fast-paced thriller.
About the Author :
J. D. Barker is the internationally bestselling author of Forsaken, winner of the New Apple Medalist Award and a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. His novels have been translated into numerous languages and optioned for both film and television.
Edoardo Ballerini is a two-time winner of the Audio Publisher Association's Best Male Narrator Award, a two-time winner of Society of Voice Arts Awards, and was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019.
Graham Winton is a television, film, and voice actor who has won the Audie Award for Best Narration. He has appeared on such television shows as Blue Bloods, Law & Order, All My Children, and As the World Turns.
Review :
"The Fourth Monkey has one of the most ingenious openings that I've read in years. This thriller never disappoints."
-- "James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author"
"A terrifying romp."
-- "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"
"A twisted, movie-worthy serial killer thriller."
-- "Crime by the Book"
"Barker ingeniously blends horrific images into a bizarre plot line to create this devilishly dark thriller."
-- "Library Journal"
"Creepy, scary...The Fourth Monkey is everything a thriller should be--a must-read!"
-- "Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author "
"Narrator Edoardo Ballerini captures Porter's intense, no-nonsense personality with gusto. He differentiates characters well and smoothly shifts between male and female voices. He uses a subtle yet intriguing tone for the descriptions of the streets of Chicago, which truly engage the listener in Porter's investigation. Narrator Graham Winton brings the Four Monkey Killer's diary to life. In a soft-spoken, polite manner he delivers entries that suggest the serial killer's disturbing childhood and echo the twisted commands he hears inside his head."
-- "AudioFile"
"Superbly constructed and immaculately paced, this is one of the few serial killer thrillers that bears comparison with Thomas Harris' 1981 masterpiece Red Dragon."
-- "Daily Mail (London)"
