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Someone is murdering good people. Why?A blisteringly high-concept serial killer thriller combined with a delicious religious conspiracy theory from a hot new British talent.A pimp is found dead in a rough New York neighbourhood. A far-right extremist is fatally shot at his remote log cabin outside Seattle. An eighteen-year-old computer hacker is murdered on his way home from working at a call centre in India. One thing unites these victims. All had, at some point in their largely wasted and grubby lives, performed an act of exceptional goodness. Someone is murdering good people. Why?For rookie journalist Will Monroe, in his first week on the crime beat for the New York Times, the story is a gift, the launch pad for a glittering career. But then his wife Beth is kidnapped, and the riddle becomes personal.When he starts receiving cryptic messages from the kidnappers, who warn him not to involve the police, Will realizes he needs serious help. The rebellious ex-girlfriend he hasn't seen for five years might be the person Will least wants to see right now, but he knows that if anyone can break the kidnappers' code, it's her. And if TC can help save Beth then he has no alternative but to beg for her help. But as Will and TC piece together the clues, it becomes apparent that the kidnappers are motivated by a far higher calling than simple greed...
A series of seemingly unrelated murders of individuals who performed singular acts of goodness forces a rookie journalist into a race against time to save his kidnapped wife. Will Monroe, a novice reporter for the New York Times, initially views the string of bizarre killings as his professional breakthrough, but the investigation turns personal when his wife, Beth, is abducted. To navigate the dangerous conspiracy, Will must reconcile with an estranged ex-girlfriend whose technical expertise is essential to deciphering the kidnappers' cryptic demands. The narrative unfolds through a high-stakes, fast-paced framework that pits personal morality against a shadowy, ideologically driven organization.
This novel presents a fast-paced narrative that leans heavily into the conventions of the religious conspiracy thriller genre. The premise suggests a focus on the intersection of ancient theological concepts and modern-day crime, driving the plot through a series of escalating revelations. The structure relies on the classic investigative journalist trope, utilizing the protagonist's search for truth to expose a wider, more dangerous agenda. The work appears designed to maintain high engagement through its blend of personal stakes and global mystery, appealing to readers who favor plot-driven suspense over character-heavy introspection.
Page Count:
440
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0007203284
ISBN-13:
9780007203284
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