The Mermaids Singing (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan, #1)
by Val McDermid
The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 364 pages.
About The Mermaids Singing
Val McDermid stunned readers and critics alike with the publication of her brilliant thriller, A PLACE OF EXECUTION, which was a finalist for the prestigious Edgar Award. Now, in THE MERMAIDS SINGING, she continues her trademark ingenuity for suspense, and introduces criminal profiler Tony Hill, who has spent years exploring the psyches of madmen. But now he's become one of the hunted...YOU ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME...This was the summer he discovered what he wanted—at a gruesome museum of criminology far off the beaten track of more timid tourists. Visions of torture inspired his fantasies like a muse. It would prove so terribly fulfilling.BUT THE NEXT TIME WOULD BE BETTER...The bodies of four men have been discovered in the town of Bradfield. Enlisted to investigate is criminal psychologist Tony Hill. Even for a seasoned professional, the series of mutilation sex murders is unlike anything he's encountered before. But profiling the psychopath is not beyond him. Hill's own past has made him the perfect man to comprehend the killer's motives. It's also made him the perfect victim.AND PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.A game has begun for the hunter and the hunted. But as Hill confronts his own hidden demons, he must also come face-to-face with an evil so profound he may not have the courage—or the power—to stop it...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Val McDermid |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 364 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,562 |
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What genre is The Mermaids Singing?
The Mermaids Singing is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Mermaids Singing worth reading?
Based on 11.6K reader ratings, The Mermaids Singing has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Mermaids Singing?
The Mermaids Singing has 364 pages.
Who wrote The Mermaids Singing?
The Mermaids Singing was written by Val McDermid. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for The Mermaids Singing?
The ISBN-13 for The Mermaids Singing is 9780312983600.0.
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