Dead Ends: A collection of twelve dark and twisting short stories from the internationally bestselling author of The Bone Collector

A devious collection of short stories from the master of misdirection, featuring appearances from Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw. Amongst the dead ends … A murder at a crime writers' conference. The method is entirely literary, the motive seems obvious – but can the detective who was first on scene puzzle out what's between the lines? Amongst the misdirections … An intelligence analyst has the chance to get out from behind the desk and do some real spy work. But as he enters the field, he begins to realise just how out of his depth he is … Somewhere lies the truth. A brilliant sleuth, obsessed with Sherlock Holmes’s mysteries, turns his attention to a serial killer targeting women in New York's Central Park. But as his deductions bring him closer to his prey he starts to wonder who is doing the hunting … As the Sunday Times bestselling author, Deaver's mastery in the genre of thrillers and mystery fiction is evident in DEAD ENDS. The anthology is a top pick for those who appreciate a good puzzle, with each story presenting a unique challenge. For fans of David Baldacci (The Edge), Michael Connelly (The Law of Innocence), Jonathan Kellerman (The Ghost Orchid), Harlan Coben (Think Twice), and Chris Carter (Genesis). HarperCollins 2024