Perfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon, this haunting insight into the mind of a pathological criminal is one ofmulti-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell''s most terrifying novels...
''Rendell is unrivalled at depicting psychologically warped people and at creating unease through the simplest things. This is another triumph'' -- Observer
''Wonderful at exploring the dark corners of the human mind, and the way private fantasies can clash and explode into terrifying violence'' -- Daily Mail
''Brilliantly written'' -- ***** Reader review
''Absolutely fantastic!'' -- ***** Reader review
''Mesmerizing'' -- ***** Reader review
''Intensely absorbing'' -- ***** Reader review
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Arthur Johnson doesn''t look like a murderous psychopath; he i