A Crime Thriller in the Vein of The Silence of the Lambs and The Departed
When a mob foot soldier dies under mysterious and gruesome circumstances, Boston’s Irish and Italian mafias teeter on the edge of all-out war. Detective Ray Hanley finds himself plunged into a deadly investigation, where each clue reveals the chilling presence of a serial killer obsessed with the macabre art of human suffering. As the body count climbs, Hanley must navigate a treacherous world of crime families, corrupt politicians, and crooked law enforcement, all while locked in a perilous game of wits with a deranged and calculating killer. But in a world rife with betrayal, temptation, and violence, uncovering the truth comes at a deadly cost—and justice may prove unattainable.
Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award and the American Fiction Awards.
For fans of Thomas Harris, Michael Connelly, and Dennis Lehane.
“[A] twisty, gory crime thriller… The satisfying final reveal is a testament to the author's cleverness.” —Publishers Weekly
"Boston gets gory in this enjoyable, horror-tinged crime tale." —Kirkus Reviews
“An edge-of-your-seat detective thriller that crackles with gore and wit before delivering a stunning knockout blow. Fans of The Silence of the Lambs should flock to Derik Cavignano's debut.” —BestThrillers.com
“A highly suspenseful and delightfully twisted thriller featuring one of the creepiest villains in recent memory!” —Jeff Strand, Bram Stoker Award-winning author
"The Art of Dying blends drama and horror into a disturbing and gripping narrative.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews
“Cavignano expertly misleads the reader with family secrets and subtle clues, while keeping the high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase between Hanley and the killer front and center, ratcheting up tension at every turn.” —BlueInk Review
