Torn

by Casey Hill

The International Bestseller... For fans of Patricia Cornwell, Tess Gerritsen, Kathy Reichs and Karin Slaughter

`Reilly Steel is a likeable character, smart but not omnipotent, entirely capable but vulnerable too' --Irish Times

'Prepare to be chilled to the bone by this terrifying transatlantic forensic thriller debut from a formidable new talent. If you like Patricia Cornwell or Kathy Reichs you'll love this' --Lovereading

'It is definitely not for the faint hearted and will keep you guessing the whole way through.' --Gloss


Read the clues. Decode the science. Reveal the murderer. That's Reilly Steel's mantra. Find the answers, solve the crime.

But the Quantico-trained forensic investigator is finding her skills aren't enough when a ferociously intelligent killer strikes Dublin. The modus operandi is as perplexing as it is macabre. What connects two seemingly disparate, high-profile victims?

Their corpses refuse to give up their secrets and the crime scenes prove a forensic investigator's worst nightmare. Reilly soon suspects that she may be dealing with a killer - or killers - who know all about crime scene investigation.

It's only when a third murder occurs - equally graphic and elaborate in its execution - that they discover that this particular killer is using a very specific blueprint for his crimes. Who is the killer's next victim, the real target? And what's his endgame?

Kindle Edition

First published August 22, 2013

About the author

Casey Hill is the pseudonym of USA Today bestselling husband and wife writing team, Kevin and Melissa Hill. They live in Ireland.

CSI Reilly Steel series:
#1 SERIAL (aka TABOO)
#2 INFERNO
#3 HIDDEN
#4 THE WATCHED
#5 CRIME SCENE
#6 TRACE
#7 AFTERMATH
#8 ENDGAME
#9 FALLOUT (coming 2021)

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Reviews

[Jo Ann Reinhold · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better!
In this book the killer is using Dante's Inferno as his playbook for his form of justice!
This investigation cuts close to home for one of the detectives and is faced with a moral dilemma, his job is to stop the killer, his feelings are a different story.
I can't wait to read the next book ans see where Casey Hill takes these complicated and enjoyable characters!

[Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I liked that the killer based his craft on Dante's classic. I studied Inferno in University and enjoyed it. Anyone who works within the legal system knows what a joke it really is. Depending on what country you live in it may get worse though admittedly there is research showing that reform works over punishment but I think once victimized, victims want their pound of flesh versus forgiveness. The common man never realizes how bad the legal system is until they unfortunately become the victim. They go to the police for help but the police are handcuffed with regards to all the laws that restrict their investigations.
The one detective really struggles with catching the murderer as clearly the murderer is a vigilante handing out his own punishments. This is the second book in a series. It is a stand alone book though there are several references to what has happened in the past. The references are so veil that I often wondered if they were just in this book to give the first book a plug so to speak. The book comes together at the halfway point when a doctor is killed. It was at this point that I commented in a general update that I figured it out feeling that a female had been sexually assaulted and her father was seeking revenge on those involved. Well I wasn't exactly right but I really wasn't that far off the mark either. This was an enjoyable book and I think I will keep up on this series. Have fun and enjoy it............

[Simon Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this edition from the husband and wife team that are Casey Hill. It had all the right twists and turns to keep me compelled, the prose used to describe the characters really gave an instant insight into who and what they were. The plot theme although laid out well in advance by Dante never at any point detracted from the narrative. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Hope R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Otherwise titled "Inferno"

[H C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too many scenes with only one character, and hence too little tension and display of human relations which is what - at the end of the day - is what I like to read about.