Description

Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller where the past returns with deadly consequences. In Death of a Thousand Cuts, award-winning author Barbara D’Amato crafts a suspenseful mystery set against the backdrop of a sweltering Chicago heat wave. The story centers on Hawthorne House, a once-renowned residential school for autistic children, now closed for fifteen years.

When former staff and residents gather for a highly anticipated reunion, the nostalgia turns into a nightmare. The school’s revered founder, Dr. Jay Schermerhorn, is discovered brutally tortured and murdered in the mansion’s basement. As detectives Emily Folkestone and Oliver Park investigate, they uncover a disturbing history behind the school’s facade of benevolence, revealing a man who inspired fear rather than healing. This gripping police procedural explores complex themes of autism, psychiatric history, and revenge, keeping readers guessing until the final page.

Condition Note: This item is listed in Great condition. The hardcover binding is solid, and the dust jacket is intact with minimal wear. The pages are clean and crisp, offering an excellent reading experience for fans of mystery and crime fiction.

• Author: Barbara D’Amato

• Publisher: Forge Books (Tom Doherty Associates)

• Publication Date: June 1, 2004

• ISBN: 0765303450

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 352 pages

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches

• Weight: 1.5 lbs

• Condition: Great (Used)