At First Light

In this novel, a body is found on the banks of the Calumet River, posed next to mysterious glyphs and bearing wounds from a ritualistic slaying. Chicago detective Addie Bisset knows only one man who can decipher the message: her friend Dr. Evan Wilding, a brilliant forensic semiotician. Evan decodes the runes as Viking Age runes, suggesting human sacrifice or righteous punishment. As Evan races to determine the identity of the Viking Poet, he and Addie uncover the killer's most terrifying secret: the motive, which puts Evan's life in mortal danger.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 396 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2021
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In this gripping novel by the Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of the Sydney Rose Parnell series, words hold the power to take lives. On the muddy banks of the Calumet River, a lifeless body is discovered, its body posed alongside a series of enigmatic glyphs, and bearing wounds inflicted through a ritualistic act of murder. Chicago detective Addie Bisset, aware of only one person capable of deciphering the cryptic message left by the killer—her friend, Dr. Evan Wilding—engages his expertise as a brilliant forensic semiotician. Evan decodes the etchings as Viking Age runes, revealing two possible interpretations: either the sacrifice of human lives or the execution of divine justice. However, the question remains: to which god are these acts of retribution directed, and for what sins have these victims been condemned?

One thing becomes increasingly clear as Evan delves deeper into the investigation: more victims are destined to fall. As he and Addie unravel the identity of the Viking Poet, they uncover the killer's most chilling secret: the motive behind their heinous acts. This revelation places Evan's life in grave danger, and with each passing verse, the clock ticks closer to a fatal conclusion.

This novel is a testament to the author's skill in crafting a suspenseful and intricate story, where every word carries weight and every clue leads to a deeper understanding of the unfolding mystery. It is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and those who appreciate the power of language to manipulate and destroy.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 138 x 208 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542026413