The Caller

The Caller

by Alex Barclay (Author)

Synopsis

In The Sunday Times bestselling novel 'Darkhouse,' Alex Barclay took you on a terrifying excursion to hell and back. In The Caller, she leaves you stranded there! NYPD Detective Joe Lucchesi is on the trail of a killer locked into a dark fantasy world that has come crashing into reality with devastating result !and a rising body count. People are being murdered in their own apartments, their faces savagely beaten, their bodies discarded in their hallway for a loved one to find. Back on the job after a year out and a terrifying ordeal at the hands of a psychopath, Joe finds himself the reluctant lead in another high-profile investigation. And his problems don't end there, battling with physical pain and overwhelmed by friction in the task force and at home, Joe throws himself into his work. But just when he feels close to making a breakthrough, the investigation is rocked by tragedy and another victim's life is hanging in the balance.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 432
Edition: Library edition
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 29 Jan 2007

ISBN 10: 0007195338
ISBN 13: 9780007195336

Media Reviews
Praise for Alex Barclay's 'Darkhouse': ' Darkhouse is a terrific debut by an exciting new writer.' Independent on Sunday 'Excellent summer reading!Barclay has the confidence to move her story along slowly, and deftly explores the relationships between her characters.' Sunday Telegraph 'With no-holds, non-stop action moving seamlessly between North Texas, New York and Waterford, Barclay confidently delivers a knockout first novel.' Irish Times 'This rips along and shows great technique for a debut novel. Take my word for it we will hear more of young Barclay.' The Irish Independent ' Darkhouse meets all the criteria of a good thriller -- scary moments, twists, and page-turning hooks... Darkhouse will guarantee you a few sleepless nights.' Irish Evening Echo 'Alex Barclay's dark, suspenseful novel is the chiller-thriller of the Summer.' Saga Magazine ' Darkhouse is a ride worth buckling your belt for.' Sunday Business Post 'Gripping...with shades of Patricia Cornwell.' Sunday Tribune 'A great thriller...There are loads of twists and turns, it will make your bus journey home fly by!' B Magazine
Author Bio
Alex Barclay lives just outside Dublin. The Caller is her second novel.