"Readers who like hard-nosed police drama featuring a smart female detective will enjoy this new novel."

By: P.D. Martin

Genres: Thriller Police Procedural

Posted: October 22, 2009

FBI profiler Sophie Anderson quickly jumps into the Asian underworld in her first case as a transplanted Aussie in L.A. Her knowledge of martial arts leads her to discover connections where others see none in various recent deaths, but her visions of crimes, deaths and near-misses makes her a truly worthy opponent for members of the Yakuza.

P.D. Martin quickly immerses the reader into the world of her work. Sophie Anderson is presented as a professional who relies on excellent detective skills, knowledgeable contacts and an ability to connect the dots that allow her to use her visions in a productive way. She is no fainting flower who relies on psychic showmanship or who tries to dodge the physical elements of an investigation. For these reasons, readers who enjoy hard- nosed police drama or CSI-style television shows will find her an engaging character.

Book Summary

Just as Aussie FBI profiler Sophie Anderson is settling into her job in the LA bureau, she’s pulled into a case that’s different from anything she’s ever seen – the victim has had his throat literally ripped out. But what weapon could have caused such devastating injuries? And who is the John Doe?

Sophie and her team are dealing with a skilled killer, someone who leaves virtually no forensic evidence. When the team links the body to an Asian criminal organisation things get even more mysterious. The victim has been missing for fifteen years, so where has he been and why has he returned? More importantly, who wanted him dead?

As LA's underbelly rears its ugly head, Sophie will have to draw on her experience and her developing psychic skills to find a brilliant killer who's carved a trail of death in organised crime across the US. He leaves only one thing behind him - horrifying murder scenes.

The Killing Hands by P.D. Martin

The Killing Hands

by: P.D. Martin

MIRA
November 1, 2009
On Sale: November 1, 2009
Featuring: Sophie Anderson
400 pages
ISBN: 077832639X
EAN: 9780778326397
Mass Market Paperback

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