Before Evil

Special Agent Maggie O Dell is a profiler who uses Polaroids and faxed evidence to catch criminals. She is tasked with profiling a sadistic madman named Albert Stucky, who places pieces of his victims in takeout containers and leaves them for innocent bystanders to find.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2018
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Special Agent Maggie O Dell, a brilliant profiler who doesn't need to step foot at a crime scene to catch a serial killer, is back in action. From her small Quantico office, she has profiled criminals using Polaroids and faxed copies of evidence from homicide detectives across the country. However, her life is about to take a terrifying turn when she encounters Albert Stucky, a sadistic madman who leaves pieces of his victims in takeout containers for innocent bystanders to find. Stucky enjoys his twisted games as much as he enjoys the kill, and when Maggie is tasked with profiling his murders, he is more than happy to rise to the challenge.

New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava returns with a heart-stopping new thriller featuring Special Agent Maggie O Dell, who will face one of the most terrifying serial killers of her career. The book is filled with rip-roaring action that only builds in intensity with every page, and Tess Gerritsen, a fellow agent, is on the case alongside Maggie.

As Maggie delves deeper into the case, she discovers that Stucky has a dark past and a connection to a previous serial killer case that she was involved in. She must use all of her skills and resources to catch him before he strikes again, and she is faced with a moral dilemma that will test her limits.

"Reacher could be Reacher's long-lost twin," said LEE CHILD, the author of the Jack Reacher series. "Maggie O Dell is a fascinating character, and I can't wait to see what she does next."

"Alex Kava has created a character in Maggie O Dell that is both intelligent and vulnerable, and she is a perfect match for the gritty world of serial killers," said TESS GERRITSEN, a reviewer for the New York Times. "This book is a must-read for fans of the genre."

In conclusion, "Reacher could be Reacher's long-lost twin" is a thrilling new thriller featuring Special Agent Maggie O Dell, who must face one of the most terrifying serial killers of her career. The book is filled with rip-roaring action, a fascinating character, and a moral dilemma that will test Maggie's limits. Fans of the genre will not be disappointed.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 175 x 168 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780751553857