Archimedes

by Jeff Scott

When Numbers Mislead, Terror Strikes Again…

In the gripping sequel to The Mathematician, the elusive and chilling serial killer known as Archimedes is leaving a trail of terror and bodies in his wake. This time, his grotesque signature – bodies of women eerily floating in horse troughs – challenges even the most seasoned detectives.

Detectives Sarah Collins and Melanie Hedstrom find themselves on a relentless pursuit to decipher the twisted logic of a killer who views murder as a mathematical art form. Their investigation reaches a critical juncture with the assistance of retired Detective Frank Griffin, who brings a wealth of experience and a personal drive to catch Archimedes. Alongside him, his wife, former medical examiner Olivia Brooks-Griffin, lends her meticulous eye to unravel the physical mysteries left on each victim.

As the investigation intensifies, Frank and Olivia's daughter, Mary, becomes an unwitting part of the deadly game. The stakes are higher than ever as Archimedes’ riddles grow more intricate and the danger draws closer to home.

With each body discovered, the team navigates a labyrinth of cryptic clues and mathematical puzzles, racing against time to prevent the next gruesome murder. Every step forward brings them closer to a chilling revelation that will test their resolve and threaten to tear them apart.

“Archimedes"will have you on the edge of your seat, turning pages late into the night, as each twist draws you deeper into a world where logic battles madness, and the cost of failure is death.

Join the hunt. Face the numbers. Discover the truth.

265 pages, Paperback

Published July 2, 2024

Reviews

[Heidi Troyer (Hillenbrand) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book! Great knowledge of Archimedes! Didn’t want to put it down! Can’t wait to start part 3 in the series!!!

[Julie Curry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the characters, felt more developed in this book. Storyline is great, keeps you engaged. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds for the team in the next book. The math angle is cool and different than other thrillers. Definitely keeping an eye on this author to see what he comes up with next.

[Mary Rowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

meticulously plotted

The timeline of events seemed hard to follow (small brain, sorry); unlike other trope-filled crime stories and television shows, the investigation unfolded over a more realistic time span.

Enjoyable, intelligently written tome!

[Ashlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! This author is completely underrated. The characters are well written, and relatable. Even better, the story keeps you wanting more. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Jeff Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part 3 will be even better.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! Kept me in Suspense and awaiting book 3 🤩

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book in this series, but I preferred The Mathematician more. I was able to figure out some of the scenarios. Waiting on Third book now.

[Ashli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another quick & easy read! Although there were a few minor issues with the storyline I enjoyed this one more than the first. This book was not as rushed and had me hooked!

[Brittany Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent second book.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Mathmatician fan has materialized. It was nice to get to see what happened with Frank and Olivia and to further grow all the characters. It was also fun seeing the Mathmatician being insulted by the emergence of the new killer. My only complaint is that is that I wanted more at the end. I'm looking forward to the 3rd book.