The debut novel from the author of The Lost Van Gogh—first in the Kate McKinnon series. “A unique spin on the too-familiar serial killer thriller.” —Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel A killer is preying on New York’s art community, creating gruesome depictions of famous paintings, using human flesh and blood as his media. Terror stalks this world of genius, greed, inspiration, and jealousy—a world Kate McKinnon knows all too well. A former NYPD cop who traded in her badge for a PhD in art history, Kate can see the method behind the psychopath’s madness—for the grisly slaughter of a former protégé is drawing her into the predator’s path. And as each new murder exceeds the last in savagery, Kate is trapped in the twisted obsessions of the death artist, who plans to use her body, her blood, and her fear to create the ultimate masterpiece. “The Death Artist is stylish, scary, and very, very smart. Jonathan Santlofer’s thriller really thrills.” —Susan Isaacs, New York Times–bestselling author “Chilling.” —USA Today “A roller coaster of violence [and] betrayal.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer “Brisk . . . inventive . . . compelling.” —The Washington Post Book World “The exploration of the psychology of the death artist, along with gossipy insights into the politics of art, make this book a bloody funfest.” —Publishers Weekly
Kate McKinnon Séries
Cette série suit la vie et les aventures de Kate McKinnon, une femme qui, après une carrière dans les forces de l'ordre, est devenue philanthrope, impresario d'art et mondaine. Nous la suivons dans son parcours à travers les mondes de l'art, de la haute société et des initiatives caritatives, où elle rencontre fréquemment des situations complexes et des mystères. Son intelligence vive et ses expériences passées s'avèrent inestimables alors qu'elle relève les défis avec grâce et détermination. Attendez-vous à un mélange captivant d'intrigues, de sophistication et de suspense.



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When two gruesomely mutilated bodies are found, linked only by a strange painting at each crime scene, the NYPD seeks help from former cop Kate McKinnon, known for capturing the serial killer known as the Death Artist.
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Kate McKinnon has had a diverse life, including roles as a cop and socialite. After assisting the NYPD in capturing notorious killers, she is called back to help when a lunatic starts slashing the paintings she is writing about.