CREATURES OF APPETITE (Emma Kane / Jacob Thorne Book 1)

Name: CREATURES OF APPETITE (Emma Kane / Jacob Thorne Book 1)
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Rating: 4.4 (6835 reviews)
Author: Todd Travis

by Todd Travis

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4.4 (6,835)

4.4 stars from 6,835 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

272 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by Cherry Hill PubPublished 2013-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime thrillers with unreliable, complex protagonists who are just as broken as the cases they chase.
You want a mystery where you genuinely won't see the twist coming, even if you've read hundreds of crime novels.
You're drawn to dark, atmospheric stories set in isolated places where the killer has complete control.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer lighter crime reads or procedurals where the detective work is the main satisfaction.
You're looking for a straightforward whodunit where clues accumulate logically toward an obvious conclusion.
You need to feel hopeful or find redemption in your thrillers.

About this book

A serial killer known as the Iceman operates in rural Nebraska, targeting young girls in what authorities call the Heartland Child Murders. He leaves no evidence and bypasses locked doors. FBI Special Agent Emma Kane, a former DC police officer, is paired with Jacob Thorne, a burned-out profiler known for erratic and abrasive behavior alongside unpredictable brilliance. The two are sent to Nebraska to apprehend the killer. What they discover extends far beyond a standard investigation, particularly when the Iceman makes the case personal. As time runs short and a child's life hangs in the balance, Kane and Thorne must uncover not only the killer's identity but also the true nature of his crimes.

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