Deceit, affection, and the sibling of a notorious multiple murderer
In a chilling tale of family bonds, betrayal, and the investigation of a serial killer, a teacher's life takes an unsettling turn as her estranged brother becomes the prime suspect. The murderer has marked five victims with a needle in one eye, a disturbing detail that now puts Anna, the older sister of the suspect Henry, in grave danger.
Anna, now happily married and teaching at a private school by the sea, has spent nearly two decades distancing herself from her troubled past. Memories of their alcoholic mother and abusive boyfriend have long since faded, until the day Detective Inspector Walker comes knocking on her door. He is searching for a serial killer believed to be responsible for the deaths of five women in recent years, and her brother Henry is the main suspect.
As her past catches up to her, Anna finds herself grappling with two unsettling questions: Is her brother Henry the serial killer? And, is she the next intended victim? The emergence of notes with riddles, reminiscent of a childhood game called "the hunt" that she and Henry once played, adds to the mounting tension. This game, designed to distract Henry from their difficult reality, had once spiraled out of control.
One chilling day, Anna nearly hits a young girl on a zebra crossing outside her school. Shocked and unsettled, she reaches for the girl but pulls back at the last moment. The incident goes viral, causing public backlash and leading to her being put on leave.
The blow is followed by the revelation that her husband has been unfaithful. She soon realizes that someone is determined to destroy her life. With her marriage crumbling and her past rearing its ugly head, Anna knows she must fight with all her might, just as she did when she was a child living in a violent and unstable home.
"The Sister of the Serial Killer," the third book in the "The Family of the Serial Killer" series by Alice Hunter, promises a gripping tale of psychological complexity and suspense. The series, known for its intense, twisty plots, delves deep into the psyche of the characters connected to a serial killer named Lucas Hayne. The narrative is rounded out by strong female protagonists who face the consequences of being close to such a killer: Dr Ellie Spencer, haunted by memories related to the killings, and Detective Sarah Knight, who is investigating the case.
Sources: ntv.de
Categories: Crime, Murder and Manslaughter
Anna, despite her current peaceful life teaching and her happy marriage, finds herself immersed in a world of danger and intrigue, as the Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation, reminiscent of the radiation-filled scenes she read in one of her books about the nuclear age. Meanwhile, as she faces personal trials with her husband's infidelity and public scrutiny after the hit-and-run incident, she cannot help but question if the entertainment she once found in childhood games, like the hunt, has now become a deadly reality in her own life.
