Shred

by Jacob Prytherch

When Aleister Ward left the Wyldston police force to become a private investigator he hoped that the horrors that he had seen in his past would remain solely in his nightmares, however his newest case threatens to open up old wounds and create vicious new ones. As he is trying to be the father that his daughter deserves in the absence of his wife, he is pulled into a multiple murder investigation where he must try to clear his name whilst simultaneously finding the root of the sinister killings.

59 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 23, 2012

About the author

Jacob Prytherch has been making up stories since he was a child, even when he should have been paying attention in school. His influences include Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, and Neil Gaiman. His first novel The Binary Man, published in 2012, has since gone on to be the #1 cyberpunk bestseller on amazon.co.uk on two occasions. He currently lives in Birmingham with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews

[Ethan Spier · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very intriguing novella which leads into a series by the author, which I am also planning to read. The horror in this book lies just beneath the surface for the most part and gives a definite sensation of unease as we follow private investigator, Aleister Ward, in his latest case which quickly takes an unexpected turn. The terror comes from the unknown and draws you in, leaving you wanting to read more to find out what happens. Highly recommended.