Graven Images — Jane Waterhouse

Her prose flows like molten silver. Cleveland Plain DealerAn ambitious, compelling thriller. San Francisco ChronicleBestselling true crime writer Garner Quinn is drawn into a murder investigation when enigmatic artist Dane Blackmoor, a man with whom she shares a complicated past, is accused of dismembering women and hiding their body parts in his unsettlingly lifelike sculptures. Is Blackmoor a depraved killer or is he being framed? To find the truth, Garner must confront her darkest secrets and delve into the disturbing legacy of her late father, a celebrated criminal defense attorney who helped a guilty killer go free. Her relentless search for the truth leads to a devilishly surprising, action-packed climax that will leave you shaking.Waterhouse's writing is as lyrical as a lullaby and as eerily hypnotic as a cobra's dance. Her plot is profound and disturbing. An outstanding book. BooklistIf you like nail-biting, edge-of-the-seat, up-all-night-suspense, you will love Graven Images. Jan Burke, Edgar and Agatha Award winning authorA stylish, powerful tale of suspense. Her nuanced writing, fully-realized characters, and concern for human frailties add up to an absorbing read. Publishers WeeklyA smooth and suspenseful ride you won't want to end. John Lutz, Edgar and Shamus Award winning author.