Description
The Skin Gods by Richard Montanari is a dark crime thriller and the second novel in the Byrne and Balzano series. Set in the sweltering streets of Philadelphia, the story follows Detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano as they investigate a series of brutal murders that at first appear to be unrelated. As the victims mount, a disturbing pattern emerges, revealing a killer who is recreating infamous murder scenes from classic Hollywood films.
With Byrne pursuing his own leads and Balzano going undercover in Philadelphia’s dangerous underworld, the investigation takes them into a world of underground filmmaking, exploitation and long-buried secrets. As they uncover the connections between the victims and the killer’s chilling motives, the detectives find themselves racing to stop a murderer whose crimes are as calculated as they are shocking. Combining a fast-paced police procedural with psychological suspense, The Skin Gods delivers the intricate plotting and atmospheric tension for which Richard Montanari is known.
This is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy dark crime fiction, serial killer thrillers and fast-paced police procedurals.
