In the streets of New York City, the Slasher chooses his victim—and makes his move. As he wraps his fingers around the girl's pretty throat, his power increases. As he carves into her skin, his words become flesh. As he arranges her lifeless body in a loving tableau, his fantasies demand more violent sacrifices. . .At first, NYPD detectives suspect a jealous boyfriend is behind their latest investigation. But psychologist-turned-criminal-profiler Lee Campbell senses something darke...

He calls himself “Carver.”He likes killing. But he knows he must be patient, like an actor preparing for a role. He must cast the part of the victim. Stage the scene of the crime. Find the motivation to kill. Then, with blade in hand, he must make it real.NYPD psychologist-turned-profiler Lee Campbell arrives at the city’s latest crime scene to find the victim lying in the lobby of her building, in a pool of blood, wearing a white mask. When he learns the girl was an actress, he fo...

Much Ado About Something by C. E. Lawrence is a gripping psychological crime thriller that masterfully blends intellect, suspense, and emotional depth into a story that refuses to let go. In this intense installment featuring the brilliant and complex Lee Campbell, Lawrence delivers a narrative that is both razor-sharp and hauntingly human.When a chilling murder disrupts what appears to be an ordinary world, the investigation unfolds into something...

In "Much Ado About Something," C. E. Lawrence masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of interwoven narratives that explore the elusive nature of truth and identity within the backdrop of contemporary society. Employing a keenly observant yet satirical prose style, Lawrence intricately labels her characters with a blend of humor and poignancy, guiding readers through the labyrinth of human relationships and societal expectation. The novel stands out in its literary context for its intertextual ...

At first, they look like suicides. Two bodies within a week—one found floating in New York's East River, another electrocuted in the bathtub. But forensic analysis soon shows that both victims were drugged before they were killed. As the death toll continues to grow, so does the brutality of the murders—and the killer dubbed the Flesh Collector continues to prey.NYPD criminal profiler Lee Campbell joins the frantic pursuit of this madman who delights in taunting police with gruesom...

The sixth issue of Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine features another stellar lineup of Holmes-themed non-fiction and Holmes-inspired mystery fiction. Included:NON-FICTION: "The Rare Mexican Sherlock Holmes Series," by Gary Lovisi; "Remembering Edward D. Hoch and His Sherlock Holmes Stories," by Len Moffatt; "Screen of the Crime: Baker Street on a Budget," by Lenny Picker; and "The Autumn of Terror: Sherlock Holmes Investigates Jack the Ripper," by M. J. Elliott.FICTION: "A ...

The seventh issue of "Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine" is another fine selection of tales about Sherlock Holmes, or in the Sherlockian spirit.Fiction:The Dead House, by Bruce KilsteinA Letter from Legrand, by David EllisAn Old-Fashioned Villain, by Nick AndreychukThe Premature Murder, by Michael MalloryThe Double, by Janice LawThe Way It Is (novel excerpt), by Carole BuggéA House Divided, by Marc BilgreyClassic reprint:...

The killer picks her up in a Manhattan night club. Another trendy victim of the latest downtown scene. Young. Fresh. Healthy. Perfect. The police find her body in a Bronx park. Pale as a ghost. Peaceful in death. Her life has been drained away. Slowly. Methodically. Brilliantly.In his time with the NYPD, criminal profiler Lee Campbell has seen the gruesome handiwork of the most deranged minds in the city. But this latest killer is something new. Something unbelievably twisted. A bl...

He chooses his tools with precision. Stalks his victims with cold efficiency. Plans his attack using mathematical logic. And now he is ready to play. . .When the first of a series of letters from a serial killer arrives at the station, NYPD psychologist-turned-profiler Lee Campbell suspects the writer is daring him to match wits with a dangerous—and brilliant—criminal mind. After all, it’s what Campbell does best. But once this "Alleyway Strangler" starts leaving specially targeted...

There's nothing more mysterious than a locked box. Whether it's a literal strongbox, an empty coffin, the inner workings of a scientist's mind, or an underground prison cell, there are those who will use any means necessary to unlock the secrets of The Mystery Box.With this anthology, bestselling author Brad Meltzer introduces twenty-one original stories from today's most prominent mystery writers. In Laura Lippman's "Waco 1982," a young reporter stuck with a seemingly mun...

Bestselling author Linda Fairstein, who "makes legal issues more exciting than any high-speed chase" (The New York Times), presents these thrilling stories of lawyers under pressure, criminals facing the needle, and heartbroken families who hope for justice and who sometimes take it into their own hands.In James Grippando's "Death, Cheated," a lawyer defends his ex-girlfriend against the investors who bet $1.5 million on her death. In Barbara Parker's "A Clerk's Life," a d...

Dead Dames Don't Sing by John Harvey: Looking for a big payday but finding big trouble instead, ex-London-cop-turned-private-investigator Jack Kiley attempts to uncover the true origins of a controversial, pseudonymously written pulp novel.The Travelling Companion by Ian Rankin: A young Scotsman in Paris is drawn into a shocking mystery that resides within the pages of an unpublished manuscript allegedly penned by Robert Louis Stevenson.Mystery, Inc.