Synopsis

Haunted by the brutal murders of his wife and young daughter, former NYPD detective Charlie Parker finds his soul fractured, adrift in a purgatory of grief and guilt. When a desperate plea arrives to locate a missing young woman, Parker reluctantly takes the case, hoping to find a semblance of purpose in the darkness that engulfs him. However, this seemingly routine investigation swiftly spirals into a terrifying descent into the heart of unimaginable evil. Parker stumbles upon a chilling trail of violence and ancient malevolence, confronting a psychopathic killer known as the 'Travelling Man' and uncovering secrets that threaten to consume what little humanity he has left. 'Every Dead Thing' is the visceral, electrifying debut that introduces Charlie Parker to the world, establishing a universe where the lines between justice and vengeance, and the living and the dead, are disturbingly blurred, forging a new path in the annals of crime and supernatural thriller fiction.

Critical Reception

"Hailed as a groundbreaking debut, 'Every Dead Thing' immediately established John Connolly as a master of dark crime fiction, crafting a chilling and deeply psychological narrative that resonated profoundly with critics and readers alike."

Metadata

ISBN:9781844568383
Pages:581
Age Rating:18+

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