DCI Michael Lambert

Yet when he's passed a file detailing a particularly gruesome murder, Michael knows that this is no ordinary killer at work. The removal of the victim's eyes and the Latin inscription carved into the chest is the chilling calling-card of the 'soul jacker': a cold-blooded murderer who struck close to Michael once before, twenty-five years ago. Now the long-buried case is being re-opened, and Michael is determined to use his inside knowledge to finally bring the killer to justice. But as the body count rises, Michael realises that his own links to the victims could mean that he is next on the killer's list... 'I would never have guessed that this is a debut novel... is such an enjoyable read. .' 'Matt Brolly is ...a very polished first novel and definitely deserves a wide audience.' 'is a very read... I will certainly be on the lookout for more books by this promising, talented author.' 'Action packed, dramatic and addictive...a read.' 'WOW — what a brilliant debut novel! A tense crime thriller with a fast paced plot that is — a story that keeps the reader engrossed to the very end.' '. Fast paced, full of twisty goodness, a well-drawn and intriguing main protagonist and a well-constructed and horrifically addictive storyline.'

When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet. And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again. But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it's personal: if Lambert doesn't find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next…