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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the co-host of chart-topping true crime podcast Morbid, a thrilling debut novel told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious serial killer and the medical examiner following where his trail of victims leads Something dark is lurking in the Louisiana bayou: a methodical killer with a penchant for medical experimentation is hard at work completing his most harrowing crime yet, taunting the authorities who desperately try to catch up. But forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller is the best there is. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of historical crimes, and years of experience working in the Medical Examiner's office, she's never encountered a case she couldn't solve. Until now. Case after case is piling up on Wren's examination table, and soon she is sucked into an all-consuming cat-and-mouse chase with a brutal murderer getting more brazen by the day. An addictive read with straight-from-the-morgue details only an autopsy technician could provide, The Butcher and the Wren promises to ensnare all who enter. Now with an exclusive sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel!

When Anastasia Steele, a young literature student, interviews wealthy young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, their initial meeting introduces Anastasia to an exciting new world that will change them both forever.

Twenty-five-year-old Julie Jacobs is devastated by the death of her aunt Rose, who has left her entire estate to Julie's twin sister. The only inheritance Julie receives is a key to a safety-deposit box in Siena, Italy, which belonged to her mother. This key sparks a transformative journey into the past of her ancestor, Giulietta Tolomei. In 1340, after the murder of her parents, Giulietta is smuggled into Siena, where she meets Romeo. Their doomed love story disrupts medieval Siena and inspires generations, culminating in Shakespeare’s tragedy. As Julie explores the history of Romeo and Giulietta, she finds the lines between past and present blur in the ancient city. Her quest for the treasure they left behind exposes her to danger—superstitions, ancient grudges, and personal vendettas. Encountering descendants of the feuding families, Julie fears the curse of “A plague on both your houses!” may still hold power, making her its next target. Only someone like Romeo could save her from this fate, but his tale seems to have ended long ago. Or has it?