"The Santa Slayer" is a gripping, high-stakes crime thriller novel that plunges Detective Izzy back into the nightmare she thought she had put to rest. When the notorious serial killer known as the "Santa Slayer"-a man obsessed with theatrical staging and narrative control-orchestrates a daring escape, he sends a chilling text message that shatters Izzy's fragile peace: "The heart of the story always beats strongest at home." The chase accelerates from a professional pursuit to a desperate, intimate conflict when the killer breaks into Izzy's apartment. He doesn't just vandalize; he curated…mehr
"The Santa Slayer" is a gripping, high-stakes crime thriller novel that plunges Detective Izzy back into the nightmare she thought she had put to rest. When the notorious serial killer known as the "Santa Slayer"-a man obsessed with theatrical staging and narrative control-orchestrates a daring escape, he sends a chilling text message that shatters Izzy's fragile peace: "The heart of the story always beats strongest at home." The chase accelerates from a professional pursuit to a desperate, intimate conflict when the killer breaks into Izzy's apartment. He doesn't just vandalize; he curated the scene. He steals a meaningful silver bell given to Izzy by a previous, reformed criminal, a symbol of hope and peace she clung to. In its place, he leaves a single, simple, red glass heart-his own mother's calling card, a potent emblem of loss and vengeance. The killer has a finale in mind, a "last testimony" designed to close the loop on his tragic origins at a condemned orphanage, St. Jude's. Izzy and her partner Alex race against time to stop a meticulously planned act of self-destruction and murder. The Santa Slayer is a propulsive journey into the mind of a meticulous psychopath and the detective determined to break his cycle of violence. It asks what happens when a story's protagonist refuses to play her assigned role in the villain's final act. Can hope survive when the war is brought directly to your doorstep?
Ethan Ross is a versatile and prolific author who refuses to be confined to a single genre. While he is acclaimed for his bone-chilling holiday horror, such as the terrifying Santa's Slay List and the short story collections like The December Dark, he demonstrates mastery across the literary spectrum. In addition to crafting relentless tales of winter dread and forgotten folklore, Ross also writes romance that explores the complexities of human connection, high-stakes thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats, and many other genres, proving his capacity to engage audiences with a wide array of narrative styles and emotional depths. His diverse body of work showcases a broad storytelling range that promises something for every type of reader.
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