The Grief Artist - (Sanchez & Heron) by Jeffery Deaver & Isabella Maldonado

About the Book

"A wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of one of the newlyweds. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Homeland Security Investigations agent Carmen Sanchez and her partner, security expert Jake Heron, discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play. The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial killer who has taken evil to the next level. Dubbed the Honeymoon Killer, this man isn't interested in his victims but in creating his own macabre masterpiece from their graves focused on the survivors and reveling in their grief. And now his dark obsession has turned to Carmen and Jake."--

Book Synopsis

Perfect couples are his perfect victims. Now he's hunting those hunting him in a riveting thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado.

A wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of one of the newlyweds. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Homeland Security Investigations agent Carmen Sanchez and her partner, security expert Jake Heron, discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play.

The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial killer who has taken evil to the next level. Dubbed the Honeymoon Killer, this man isn't interested in his victims but in creating his own macabre masterpiece from their graves--focused on the survivors and reveling in their grief. And now his dark obsession has turned to Carmen and Jake...

The Honeymoon Killer has decided they are the perfect next target. Take one out and delight as the other crumbles. Time is running out as a deadly game between predator and prey begins.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Grave Artist

"Authors Deaver and Maldonado deliver another entertaining thriller with differing takes on grief, strong female characters, familial discourse, and an internal knowledge of law enforcement proceedings and departments." --Booklist

Praise for Fatal Intrusion

"Slick, cinematic action and fastidiously detailed investigative work bring this series launch to life. Deaver and Maldonado make a good match." --Publishers Weekly

"Deaver's interest in social media and Maldonado's law enforcement background blend well in this fast-paced crime novel." --Library Journal

"This novel is captivating, detail driven, and intentionally misguiding until the final reveal. Although left on somewhat of a cliffhanger, this novel can be read as a standalone book." --Booklist

"Fatal Intrusion coauthors Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado have created a 'whodunnit' murder mystery that rises to the level of an extraordinary literary elegance. Especially and unreservedly recommended." --Midwest Book Review