Serpent’s Kiss
Serpent’s Kiss by Ed Gorman, published by Speaking Volumes, LLC on February 27, 2017, is a gripping thriller that delves into the unraveling of a quiet Midwestern community. The narrative follows a mild-mannered academic who becomes a serial killer, grappling with crimes he does not recognize as his own. A TV anchorwoman, struggling with her career, becomes the only person who understands the dark forces driving him, as the lives of an innocent young girl and the community hang in the balance.
In this edition, readers will encounter a tense exploration of suspense and moral ambiguity. The story unfolds as the protagonist discovers a manila envelope containing disturbing photographs and instructions for his next act of violence, compelling him to follow them against his will. As the police race to apprehend him, the anchorwoman pursues the story of a lifetime, unaware of the imminent danger she faces. With 222 pages, this edition presents a chilling narrative that intertwines themes of crime and the psychological complexities of its characters.
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“Gorman’s writing is strong, fast and sleek as a bullet.” DEAN R KOONTZ “Gorman is the poet of dark suspense.” BLOOMSBURY REVIEW THE MASTER OF DARK SUSPENSE IN A QUIET MIDWESTERN CITY… …A community is coming apart at the seams. He is a mild-mannered academic turned serial killer being hunted for crimes he doesn’t recognize as his own. She is a TV anchorwoman losing the ratings game-and the only person who understands the evil that drives him. Between them, an innocent young girl’s life hangs in the balance… IN AN EMPTY APARTMENT IN THE CITY… …He has found a manila envelope that holds gruesome photographs of his past deeds and instructions for his next killing. Despite himself, he will follow the instructions as if they were his own will… IN THE DARK STREET SHADOWS… …The police scramble furiously to understand him and stop him, while a TV reporter is onto the story of a lifetime. She knows who he is… and who his next victim will be. What she doesn’t know is how little time she has left-and how terrible is the power of the Serpent’s Kiss… “How long has Ed Gorman been writing, and why didn’t anybody tell me about him?” F PAUL W ILSON “Watch out! Ed Gorman’s coming to get you!” CRIME TIME
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