Innocence is no protection… In Holloman, Connecticut, someone is preying on the innocent. At a prestigious research centre fondly known by its staff as the 'Hug', parts of a mutilated body are found. Lieutenant Carmine Delmonico of the Holloman Police learns that a string of horrifying murders – each with the same modus operandi as the one at the Hug – have been commited throughout the state. When another body is found, the medical staff become prime suspects. With the powers that be in turmoil and every member of staff hiding something, Delmonico must delve into the lives of each and every Hug employee. This is the case of his career and he is determined to solve it. But how, when he is hunting a monster who leaves no clues and is always two steps ahead?
Carmine Delmonico Series
Dive into a thrilling series centered around a sharp, yet morally complex police lieutenant investigating a series of gruesome crimes. Each case plunges deeper into the darker aspects of human nature, blurring the lines between justice and obsession. Expect a relentless pace, shocking twists, and a suspenseful exploration of motive and method. This is a must-read for fans of intricate detective work and atmospheric crime fiction.





Recommended Reading Order
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Too Many Murders
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
In her riveting sequel to "On, Off," featuring Carmine Delmonico, the bestselling author of "The Thorn Birds" proves once again that she is a master of suspense.
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Locking your door won't help. He's already inside!
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The Prodigal Son
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Jim and Millie Hunter have it all: good looks, brilliant minds, and a meteoric rise to fame in scientific world. But others in their academic circle have got the knives out, jealous of their success. So when a double murder is perpetrated, using poison stolen from Millie's research lab, the couple face some very serious accusations.
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A Captain Carmine Delmonico mystery from the bestselling author of The Thorn Birds. August 1969. Two anonymous male corpses are discovered in the sleepy college town of Holloman, Connecticut. After connecting the emaciated bodies to four other victims, the police realise that Holloman has a psychopathic killer on the loose. Captain Carmine Delmonico's team begins to circle a trio of eccentrics who share family ties, painful memories, and a dark past. Things become even murkier when one of them turns out to be a friend of Sergeant Delia Carstairs. Delia has also recently befriended the head of the local mental hospital, who has been trying to rehabilitate a very difficult patient. When another vicious murder rocks Holloman, Carmine realises that two killers are at large with completely different modus operandi. Suddenly the summer isn't so sleepy anymore. ..