Jessie Prichard Hunter is an American novelist whose work delves into the realm of psychological thrillers. Her narratives masterfully explore the darker aspects of the human psyche and intricate plotlines. Hunter excels at building suspenseful atmospheres and complex characters that draw readers deep into her compelling stories.
Set in Belle Époque Paris, the morgue serves as a macabre social hub where the living mingle with the dead. Amidst this backdrop, a young woman becomes entwined in the lives of the city's most intriguing characters, exploring themes of mortality, beauty, and societal norms. As she navigates the allure of the morgue, her journey reveals the darker sides of fame and the human condition, challenging the boundaries of life and death in a vibrant yet haunting era.
New York City is caught in the cold grip of a brutal serial killer who savagely rapes and murders his young, blonde victims. While ravaging them, his mind whirls with symphonic images and raging desires--rarely giving thought to his loving wife and child. Young, blonde Zelly Wyche has a new baby and a happy life with her dependable electrician husband. She, too, is petrified by the madness and the unthinkable tragedy of the murders. While the serial killers' sole survivor and a victim's brother mount a desperate vigilante hunt for the "Symphony Slasher," a chill runs up Zelly's spine. She is beginning to wonder if the killer could be closer than she thinks. But no. Impossible. She has to be dead wrong....