The Art of Dying: A Ray Hanley Crime Thriller

AN AWARD-WINNING CRIME THRILLER REMINISCENT OF THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS AND THE DEPARTEDWhen the bizarre death of a mob foot soldier sparks an escalating war between Bostons Irish and Italian mafia Detective Ray Hanleys relentless search for the truth uncovers evidence of a serial killer obsessed with the art of human suffering. As the body count rises Detective Hanley must navigate a minefield of crime families dirty politicians and crooked cops while matching wits with a deranged serial killer. But temptation betrayal and death threaten to derail the investigation... and justice doesnt come without a price.Winner of the National Indie Excellence Awards the American Fiction Awards and the Best Book AwardsFrom the author of COLONY OF THE LOST a 2016 Silver Falchion Award Finalist for best horrorFor fans of Thomas Harris Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane[A] twisty gory crime thriller... the satisfying final reveal is a testament to the authors cleverness. --Publishers WeeklyBoston gets gory in this enjoyable horror-tinged crime tale. --Kirkus ReviewsAn edge-of-your seat detective thriller that crackles with gore and wit before delivering a stunning knockout blow. Fans of The Silence of the Lambs should flock to Derik Cavignanos new series debut. -BestThrillers.comA highly suspenseful and delightfully twisted thriller with one of the creepiest villains in recent memory! --Jeff Strand four-time Bram Stoker Award nominee and author of MY PRETTIESThe Art of Dying blends drama and horror for a disturbing and gripping thriller. -Foreword Clarion ReviewsCavignano artfully misdirects the plot with family dramas and subtle clues while keeping the cat-and-mouse conflict between Hanley and his quarry on track--all while the terror of the storys victims ratchets up the tension between chapters. -BlueInk ReviewWith The Artist Cavignano has created a portrait of abnormal psychology every bit as memorable nuanced (and harrowing) as Hannibal Lecter. --Union Square Review