Bloodless
Agent Pendergast faces his most unexpected challenge yet when bloodless bodies begin to appear in Savannah, GA, in this installment of a #1 New York Times bestselling series.
A fabulous heist:
On the evening of November 24, 1971, D. B. Cooper hijacked Flight 305—Portland to Seattle—with a fake bomb, collected a ransom of $200,000, and then parachuted from the rear of the plane, disappearing into the night…and into history.
A brutal crime steeped in legend and malevolence:
Fifty years later, Agent Pendergast takes on a bizarre and gruesome case: in the ghost-haunted city of Savannah, Georgia, bodies are found with no blood left in their veins—sowing panic and reviving whispered tales of the infamous Savannah Vampire.
A case like no other:
As the mystery rises along with the body count, Pendergast and his partner, Agent Coldmoon, race to understand how—or if—these murders are connected to the only unsolved skyjacking in American history. Together, they uncover not just the answer…but an unearthly evil beyond all imagining.
Bloodless: The Grisly Saga of a Serial Killer Whose Targets Were Men of the Cloth
In the gripping pages of "Bloodless," renowned author Lincoln Child weaves a chilling and suspenseful tale that delves into the macabre world of a serial killer who targets men of the cloth. Prepare to be captivated as Child masterfully crafts a gripping narrative that explores the dark depths of human depravity and the relentless pursuit of justice.
As the bodies of priests and ministers begin to pile up, the local community is gripped by fear and uncertainty. Enter FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Pierce, a seasoned investigator with a keen eye for detail and an unwavering determination to track down the elusive killer. Alongside him is Dr. Jeremy Logan, a forensic psychologist with a deep understanding of the criminal mind, who assists Pierce in profiling the perpetrator.
The investigation takes Pierce and Logan on a twisted journey filled with dead ends, false leads, and cryptic clues. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a disturbing pattern linking the victims—each one bears distinct marks and symbols that suggest a ritualistic element to the killings. With each new discovery, Pierce and Logan find themselves drawn into a macabre game of cat and mouse, where the killer taunts them with cryptic messages and gruesome displays.
As the body count continues to rise, the pressure mounts on Pierce and Logan to apprehend the perpetrator before more lives are taken. They race against time, following a trail of blood that leads them to dark and disturbing corners of the city. Along the way, they encounter suspicious characters, shadowy organizations, and a labyrinth of secrets that threaten to derail their pursuit.
In a thrilling climax that will leave you breathless, Pierce and Logan finally confront the elusive killer, engaging in a deadly showdown that tests their limits. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, they must use all their skills and resources to bring the reign of terror to an end.
"Bloodless" is a captivating and thought-provoking thriller that explores the darker side of human nature and the intricate workings of a serial killer's mind. Lincoln Child's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions create a palpable atmosphere of suspense and dread that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Brace yourself for a journey into the depths of darkness as you follow the relentless pursuit of a killer whose motives are as twisted as his methods.
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