The Jackal Man

The Jackal Man by Kate Ellis, published by Little, Brown on November 1, 2011, is a mystery novel that unfolds when a teenage girl is found strangled on a remote country lane. Describing her attacker as having the head of a dog, the case baffles the police. As the investigation progresses, DI Wesley Peterson suspects a connection to ancient rituals associated with Anubis, the jackal-headed Egyptian god of death. The discovery of another young woman’s mutilated body wrapped in a white linen sheet deepens the mystery, leading to a chilling investigation.

Readers will find a gripping narrative that intertwines modern crime with historical elements, as archaeologist Neil Watson delves into the collection of Edwardian amateur Egyptologist Sir Frederick Varley at Varley Castle. His research reveals unsettling parallels between the current murders and a series of killings from 1903, allegedly committed by Sir Frederick’s son. As the identity of the Jackal Man remains elusive, the tension escalates with the looming threat of another potential victim, drawing closer to DI Wesley Peterson himself. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English.