Synopsis

Aberdeen, the grim Granite City, finds itself in the icy grip of terror as a chilling specter from the past resurfaces. DS Logan McRae is thrown into the heart of a relentless manhunt for ‘The Flesher’, one of the UK’s most infamous and depraved serial killers, who inexplicably escaped justice years ago and has now returned to continue his horrific spree. With the media baying for blood and public panic reaching fever pitch, McRae and his team are under immense pressure to track down a monster who specializes in meticulously butchering his victims, leaving behind a gruesome trail that defies conventional investigation. As the body count rises and the Flesher's signature brutality becomes sickeningly clear, Logan must navigate political infighting, a suspicious past investigation, and his own personal demons. He quickly realizes that catching this elusive predator will demand more than just standard police work; it will require delving into the darkest corners of human depravity and confronting a mastermind who seems to be always one step ahead. "Flesh House" is a visceral and relentless journey into the heart of darkness, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs, and the cost of justice might be more than Logan can bear.

Critical Reception

"As the fourth installment in a number-one bestselling and critically acclaimed series, "Flesh House" is lauded for solidifying Stuart MacBride's reputation as a master of grim, visceral Scottish crime fiction."

Metadata

ISBN:9780007283538
Pages:610
Age Rating:18+

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