KNIFED: A DETECTIVE MERCER THRILLER

by Claire Smith

When renowned surgeon Dr. Samuel Price is found murdered in his own home—his body left with surgically precise stab wounds and a scalpel placed beside him—Detective Alex Mercer knows this isn’t just another homicide. It’s a message.

As Mercer digs deeper, he uncovers chilling similarities to an unsolved murder from a decade ago—a case that has haunted him for years. With a growing list of suspects, including Price’s estranged son, a vengeful former patient, and a mysterious figure from his past, Mercer must navigate a web of deception, long-buried secrets, and deadly betrayals.

But when he receives an anonymous letter repeating the killer’s haunting words—“Some wounds never heal”—Mercer realizes the truth is far more disturbing than he imagined.

This isn’t just a murder investigation. It’s a game. And the killer is just getting started.

For fans of Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, and Gillian Flynn, Knifed is a gripping crime thriller packed with suspense, shocking twists, and psychological depth that will keep you hooked until the very last page.

80 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2025

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