This murderer went after young courting couples in an attempt to "save their souls." Nadia was killed by the first blow of the hammer. John survived, but was physically and psychologically scarred to an extent that few people could comprehend. He withdrew from society, hid in his apartment, and now only emerges to work as a crime researcher for a major newspaper. Damaged as he may be, no one in New Jersey knows more about serial killers than John Costello. So, when a new spate of murders starts-all seemingly random and unrelated-John is the only one who can discern the complex pattern that lies behind them. But could this dark knowledge threaten his own life?
This murderer went after young courting couples in an attempt to "save their souls." Nadia was killed by the first blow of the hammer. John survived, but was physically and psychologically scarred to an extent that few people could comprehend. He withdrew from society, hid in his apartment, and now only emerges to work as a crime researcher for a major newspaper. Damaged as he may be, no one in New Jersey knows more about serial killers than John Costello. So, when a new spate of murders starts-all seemingly random and unrelated-John is the only one who can discern the complex pattern that lies behind them. But could this dark knowledge threaten his own life?
R.J. Ellory is the author of six novels, all of which will be published by Overlook. A Quiet Belief In Angels, was shortlisted for the American Barry Award. His other novels have been translated into twenty-two additional languages.
"R.J. Ellory is a uniquely gifted, passionate, and powerful
writer." -Alan Furst
"R.J. Ellory's remarkable talent for probing the unknown
establishes him as the master of the genre. The perfect author to
read late into the night." -Clive Cussler
"R.J. Ellory will quickly rank with the best crime writers working
today." -Otto Penzler
"In this bleak examination of murder and hope, Ellory's herrings
are as red and sticky as caramelized apples, more dead-ends than
Manhattan riverside real estate. Fans of Ellory's "A Quiet Belief
in Angels" will repeatedly take the wrong road, when trying to
identify the Anniversary Man. Readers who expect the amazing
success of that novel to be replicated by the Brit who sets his
plots in the U.S. as though he intends to recolonize for the Queen
will be thrilled with this epic crime fiction novel. Written as
though by a native New Yorker, this novel needs to be read twice
--- once for vice-grip-like details, again for nectar from the
consummate wordsmith. So real is Ellory's writing that the lines
between journalism and crime fiction blur. Though Ellory's
standalone crime thrillers grab readers by the throat and don't let
go until the last page, Detective Irving has the makings of
Connelly's Harry Bosch on steroids, sure to be a repeat character
--- and made with cinematic success into a blockbuster movie." -
Bookreporter.com
"This is one of those police-procedural gems that come along once
in a blue moon...And what a story it is!...This could be the one to
put [Ellory's] name in lights in this country. Expect his name to
be on every crime-fiction fan's lips in short order." -- "Booklist"
(Starred Review)
"Ellory's gripping thriller should appeal to lovers of procedurals
and may also draw readers of true crime, as it deals with many
actual serial killings" -- "Library Journal"
""The Anniversary Man."..affirms Ellory's title as monarch of
psychological crime thrillers... Written as though by a native New
Yorker, it needs to be read twice --- once for vice-grip-like
details, and again for nectar from the consummate wordsmith. So
real is Ellory's writing that lines between journalism and crime
fiction blur... Detective Irving has the makings of Michael
Connelly's Harry Bosch on steroids, sure to be a repeat character
--- and made with cinematic success into a blockbuster movie." --
BookReporter.com
"This is an exhilarating New York City serial killer
thriller...Fast-paced throughout...fans will relish this strong
police procedural." -- "Midwest Book Review "
"The author takes the reader on a deadly roller coaster ride...a
riveting and spellbinding novel" BookPleasures.com
""The Anniversary Man" is just Ellory's second release here in the
States (he has seven titles available in the UK) and he's quickly
cementing himself as one of my favorites in the crime genre. His
stories are dark and disturbing, his plots keep you guessing, and
they never end quite like you think they will." -- BookBitch.com
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