The Hunter of the Dark

About this book

A brutal killer is on the streets of Rome. He leaves no trace. And shows no mercy. A series of gruesome murders leaves the police force in Rome reeling with no real clues or hard evidence to follow. Assigned to the case is Sandra Vega a brilliant forensic analyst struggling to come to terms with the crimes and her own past. Sandras shared history with Marcus a member of the ancient Penitenzeri - a unique Italian team linked to the Vatican and trained in the detection of true evil means that the two are brought together again in the pursuit of a malignant killer. Soon Marcus and Sandra notice the emergence of a disturbing pattern running alongside the latest killings - and every time they think they have grasped a fragment of the truth they are led down yet another terrifying path. A sensational new literary thriller from the bestselling author of The Whisperer this novel captures the beautiful atmosphere of Rome and explores its dark and hidden secrets. Shiveringly intelligent The Times