" Torment is solid detective fiction that can boast an impressive ability to build chilling suspense that, by the end, leaves the reader hungry for the next book." - Rebecca Jane Johnson, Feathered Quill "Butler expertly crafts a taut narrative...Through intricate plotting and richly drawn characters, Torment captivates the reader's attention, drawing them into a web of suspense intertwined with the characters' shared history. This twisty tale is hauntingly arresting and will have you turning the pages nonstop." - ...
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" Torment is solid detective fiction that can boast an impressive ability to build chilling suspense that, by the end, leaves the reader hungry for the next book." - Rebecca Jane Johnson, Feathered Quill "Butler expertly crafts a taut narrative...Through intricate plotting and richly drawn characters, Torment captivates the reader's attention, drawing them into a web of suspense intertwined with the characters' shared history. This twisty tale is hauntingly arresting and will have you turning the pages nonstop." - James Farlow, The Book Commentary "Jeffrey Butler's style is fast-paced with lots of dialogue, but along the way, he provides readers with beautifully descriptive settings that contrast sharply with the violence of the plot. His characters, both victims and villains, are realistic. Fans of the genre will love Torment." - Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite On an early fall morning, the sleepy oceanside town of Wolf Hollow awakens to a gruesome crime. Alison Newton, an innocent young woman who was senselessly murdered six months ago, has been dug up and brutally violated. Veteran Detective Harper Jones, the lead investigator in her murder, is called upon to track down the offender, and he quickly realizes that this isn't some random act. Instead, he discovers that a ruthless serial killer has descended upon Wolf Hollow with his own cruel motives. Harper and his new partner, Medora Dunning, must track him down quickly before he strikes again, all the while slowly learning that not everything and everyone in this unsuspecting paradise is what they seem.
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In the quiet town of Wolf Hollow, Alison Newton's grave is desecrated in the dead of night. Detective Harper Jones, still haunted by the unsolved murder of his former partner, Anders, is called upon to investigate. The scene is eerily familiar, dragging Harper back to the brutal events surrounding Alison's original murder, where Anders had lost his life. As Harper digs deeper, old memories resurface, and he begins to suspect a chilling connection between these violent crimes, separated by time. Could a serial killer be lurking in the shadows of this seemingly peaceful town?
Jeffrey Butler�s Torment skillfully combines the intensity of a crime thriller with the allure of a psychological mystery. The novel�s cat-and-mouse chases are interwoven with a foreboding atmosphere, drawing readers into a world where danger and suspense simmer beneath the surface. From the very first page, the plot grips the audience, opening at a harrowing crime scene and unrelentingly pulling them into a web of intrigue. Butler�s vivid analogies and sharp descriptive prose reflect the twisted mind of the criminal, amplifying the tension. The narrative deftly alternates between Detective Jones and the perpetrator, offering a dual perspective that adds complexity and depth to the story as it unfolds. The gradual layering of clues and perspectives keeps readers enthralled, as each new piece of the puzzle pushes the plot toward its chilling climax. Butler�s ability to maintain suspense while deepening the mystery ensures that Torment is both captivating and satisfying, especially for those who love piecing together crime thrillers.
For fans of gripping crime fiction, Torment delivers on every front. It offers not only the thrill of solving a case but also the emotional depth of a detective grappling with personal loss. Jeffrey Butler has crafted a must-read that keeps readers guessing until the very end. If you're ready to walk in Harper Jones' shoes and confront the dark truths of Wolf Hollow, this book will not disappoint.