Fifth to Die

In the midst of one of the worst winters Chicago has seen in years, the body of missing teenager Ella Reynolds is discovered under the surface of a frozen lake. Detective Sam Porter and his team are brought in to investigate, but it's not long before another girl goes missing. The press believes the serial killer, Anson Bishop, has struck again, but Porter knows differently. He is distracted by Bishop and his victims, even after the FBI has removed him from the case. His only leads are a picture of a female prisoner and a note from Bishop: 'Help me find my mother. I think it's time she and I talked.' As more girls go missing and Porter's team races to stop the body count rising, Porter disappears to track down Bishop's mother and discover that the only place scarier than the mind of a serial killer is the mind of the mother from which he came.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2018
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

In the heart of a chilling winter, the lifeless body of a teenage girl, Ella Reynolds, is unearthed beneath the icy surface of a frozen lake. Tragedy strikes as she has been missing for three weeks, and the lake had frozen over three months prior. Detective Sam Porter and his dedicated team of investigators are called upon to unravel this perplexing case. However, their task becomes increasingly daunting when another young girl vanishes, sparking speculation that the serial killer, Anson Bishop, has resumed his reign of terror.

Porter, however, possesses a different perspective. He is deeply haunted by Bishop and his previous victims, even after the FBI has removed him from the case. His sole leads are a photograph of a female prisoner and a cryptic note from Bishop, pleading for help in locating his mother. Driven by an unyielding quest for truth, Porter sets out on a perilous journey to find Bishop's mother and unravel the dark secrets that lie behind his monstrous actions.

As the body count continues to rise, Porter disappears into the depths of the unknown, embarking on a mission to confront the mother from whom Bishop was spawned. What he discovers is a realm of horror that surpasses even the darkest depths of a serial killer's mind. This gripping and twisted thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats, pondering the chilling question: How do you stop a killer who has been trained from birth to commit heinous acts?

J.D. Barker's exceptional talent as a writer shines through in this captivating tale. His unique style and vivid storytelling abilities transport readers into a world of suspense and intrigue. Comparisons to renowned authors such as Stephen King, Lee Child, and John Sanford are well-deserved, as Barker's work stands on its own as a rare and special gem.

Fans of psychological thrillers, with a penchant for dark and twisted narratives, will find "The Fifth to Die" an absolute must-read. Prepare to be immersed in a world of psychological depth, where the line of good and evil blurs, and the lines between reality and illusion become increasingly blurred. This gripping and twisted thriller will leave you pondering the consequences of a mother's actions and the enduring power of the human mind.

In conclusion, "The Fifth to Die" is a gripping and twisted thriller that will captivate readers with its unique blend of psychological depth, suspense, and horror. J.D. Barker's exceptional writing skills and vivid storytelling make this a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. Prepare to be immersed in a world of darkness and intrigue, where the line between good and evil is blurred, and the consequences of a mother's actions are chillingly revealed.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 193 x 121 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008250386