The Butcher

Decades ago, Seattle police chief Edward Shank became a hero when he killed the notorious Beacon Hill Butcher, a serial killer who had terrorized the city. Now living in retirement, Edward has left his old home to his grandson Matt, who is excited to start a new chapter there—until he discovers something buried in the backyard that could completely change what he knows about his grandfather.

Matt’s girlfriend, Sam, has her own connection to the Butcher case. Her mother was murdered when Sam was a child, and as a true-crime writer investigating the case, she has always questioned the official story. Her mother died years after the Butcher was supposedly killed.

When new murders begin resembling the Butcher’s crimes, Sam starts digging deeper. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes that the answers may be tied to Matt, his grandfather, and a secret that someone will do anything to keep buried.

Perfect for readers who enjoy: serial killer thrillers, true crime, cold cases, family secrets, dual mysteries, and twisty suspense.