An ex-cop turned PI goes up against a lady killer known as "The Butcher" in this crime thriller New York Times–bestselling author of Darker Than Night.

An Invitation Written In Blood . . .
A madman is stalking women in the city. By the time his victims are found, they've been dismembered with careful precision, their limbs stacked into a gruesome pyramid and completely cleansed of every last drop of blood.
To Catch A Killer—Or Die Next . . .
Accustomed to working on the most grisly homicides, detective Frank Quinn's nerves don't rattle easily. But when the last names of the killer's victims spell out "Q-u-i-n-n," the veteran cop feels a chill run down his spine. Then, a fresh victim is linked to the one woman Quinn can't stop desiring. Hunting down killers is what Quinn does best. But this time, Quinn is up against a psychopath that will test him as never before . . .

Praise for In for the Kill
"Shamus and Edgar award–winner Lutz gives us further proof of his enormous talent. . . . Lutz has a thorough command of plot and character, making this another enthralling page turner." —Publishers Weekly