The Assailant
The Assailant by James Patrick Hunt, published by St. Martin’s Press on June 9, 2009, is a gripping exploration of crime and morality. This 336-page novel follows St. Louis Police Lieutenant George Hastings as he investigates the murder of Reesa Woods, whose body is discovered near the Mississippi River. As Hastings grapples with the complexities of the case, he soon finds himself in pursuit of a cunning killer whose dark desires lead to a series of brutal crimes.
Readers will delve into a narrative that intricately weaves together the lives of its characters, revealing the thin line between normalcy and hidden darkness. The story presents a police procedural that examines the motivations behind the actions of both the detective and the perpetrator. As Hastings races against time to uncover the truth, the novel raises questions about morality and the nature of evil, making it a thought-provoking addition to the mystery and detective genre.
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CO-ED SLAIN. That’s the call that brings St. Louis Police Lieutenant George Hastings to the downtown banks of the Mississippi River, where Reesa Woods has been strangled and dumped. The hard-charging Hastings is no stranger to murder, but he’s stuck without any leads until a second body—also strangled—turns up across town and he knows he’s chasing a monster.
A talented doctor with an otherwise ordinary and enviable life, Raymond Sheffield has some very dark needs. His first victims are targets of opportunity, but his ambitions go far beyond that. He’s formed a taste for killing, and his only interest is in getting better at it.
As the violence mounts, the line between upstanding citizens and their secret desires gets thinner and thinner in this thrilling game of catch-me-if-you-can from acclaimed crime novelist James Patrick Hunt.
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