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The Last Temptation

by Val McDermid

2016•Clipper Audio•EN
About the book

Clinical psychologist Tony Hill faces a personal crisis when a serial killer begins targeting his professional peers across Europe. The murderer leaves a specific trail of victims, eventually striking someone within Hill’s immediate circle. Simultaneously, DCI Carol Jordan operates deep undercover in Berlin, attempting to dismantle a human trafficking syndicate led by a ruthless millionaire. When her cover identity is compromised and the operation collapses into violence, she and Hill must reconcile their fractured relationship to survive both the traffickers and the predatory killer.

Readers of procedural fiction and forensic psychology choose this book for its technical focus on behavioral profiling and international police cooperation. It appeals to those who study the mechanics of criminal investigations and the psychological toll of long-term undercover work. You finish the story with a clear understanding of the protocols used to map deviant behavioral patterns and the logistical complexities of cross-border law enforcement.

Reading profile

Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?

Details
Published
2016
Publisher
Clipper Audio
ISBN
9781510006898
Language
EN

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