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The Killing House
  • Published: 24 October 2012
  • ISBN: 9780141961675
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 448

The Killing House



The opening to a mindblowing new series from one of America's biggest thriller writing talents

Rule #1: Don't Scream

Four years ago, Theresa Herrera's ten-year-old son Rico was abducted. The police found little evidence and the case went cold. Theresa's husband has told her to move on, but she won't give up hope.

Rule #2: Don't call the police

Today a mysterious woman invaded Theresa's home and told her that Rico is alive. Theresa talks on the phone to a young man who is, without question, her son.

Rule #3: Don't run. Don't fight

The woman promises to reunite Theresa with Rico only if she will follow the rules. But it is the last rule that fills Theresa with horror . . .

Rule #4: Kill your husband and your son will live. . .

Malcolm Fletcher - a former FBI profiler and now the nation's Most Wanted fugitive - arrives in Colorado to help Theresa and her husband find their son. But his arrival coincides with a dangerous and shocking twist in the case.

Barely surviving his first encounter with a suspect, Fletcher embarks on his own secret investigation, with the police just behind him every step of the way.

  • Published: 24 October 2012
  • ISBN: 9780141961675
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 448

About the author

Chris Mooney

Chris Mooney is the author of four previous thrillers. Remembering Sarah was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel. His most recent bestselling novel, The Missing, was the first to feature CSI Darby McCormick. He lives in Boston with his wife and son.

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Praise for The Killing House

If you want a thriller that will chill your blood, break your heart and make your pulse race, Chris Mooney is your man

Mark Billingham

A scary breakneck ride

Tess Gerritsen