Bad Thoughts (Five Star Mystery Series) (Five Star Mystery Series)

From acclaimed author Dave Zeltserman comes a dark, captivating thriller unlike any youve ever seen, a killer unlike any youve ever imagined, and an ending unlike any youve ever dreamed of.

Book Description:

One afternoon 13 year-old Billy Shannon comes home to a living nightmare. His mother being brutally murdered is only the beginning

20 years later, Bill Shannon is now a cop in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As the twenty-year anniversary of his mothers death is approaching, women are being murdered in the same horrific grisly fashion. And while this is going on, hes having blackouts which only seem to be getting worse

Everything seems to be pointing to one of two possibilities: Shannon has gone insane or his moms killer is back to his old tricks. Except if its moms killer, hes come back a long way to do these new killings all the way from the grave.

Bad Thoughts is approximately 75,000 words long.

Praise for Bad Thoughts:

"A compellingly clever wheels-within-wheels thriller. An ingenious plot, skillfully executed" Elliott Swanson, Booklist

"This fast-paced, gritty psychological tale balances the fine line between mystery and horror" Library Journal

Bad Thoughts is an ambitious genre-bender combining the paranoia and existential dread of the best noir with a liberal dash of The Twilight Zone. Not to be missed. Poisoned Pen's Booknews

"Dark, brutal, captivating -- this is one hell of a book, the kind of book that doesn't let go of you once you start it. Dave Zeltserman is clearly the real deal." Steve Hamilton

About the author:

Dave Zeltserman is the acclaimed author of the man out of prison noir trilogy: Small Crimes, Pariah and Killer. His upcoming books include The Caretaker of Lorne Field, Outsourced and Essence. Outsourced has been optioned by Impact Pictures and Constantin Film and is currently under development.

Advanced Praise for Dave Zeltsermans upcoming horror novel THE CARETAKER OF LORNE FIELD:

"Superb mix of humor and horror" Publishers Weekly, starred review

superbly crafted horror story" Booklist

The Caretaker of Lorne Field is a wonderfully weird, gritty, and pitch-dark legend, perfect for New England. Paul Tremblay

Praise for Dave Zeltsermans crime thriller SMALL CRIMES:

There's a new name to add to the pantheon of the sons and daughters of Cain: Dave Zeltserman." National Public Radio, Top 5 Crime and Mystery Novels of 2008

"Zeltserman's breakthrough third crime novel deserves comparison with the best of James Ellroy", Publisher's Weekly, starred review

Praise for Dave Zeltsermans crime thriller PARIAH:

"A doozy of a doom-laden crime story that not only makes merry with the justice system but also satirizes the publishing industry" Washington Post, Best Books of 2009

"Darkly enjoyable... clear, crisp prose; his fearless portrait of amorality; and his smart plotting... what a fine addition to the local literary scene hes become." Boston Globe

Sheer astounding writing" Ken Bruen

"PARIAH is sure to catapult Zeltserman head and shoulders above other Boston authors. This is not only a great crime book, but a gripping read that will crossover to allow greater exposure for this rising talent." Bruce Grossman, Bookgasm

Early Praise for Dave Zeltsermans crime thriller KILLER:

Spare prose and assured pacing place this above most other contemporary noirs." - Publisher's Weekly

"With graphic imagery and exciting twists, this novel is impossible to put down and has a surprising ending. A brilliant read" - Aberdeen Press & Journal

"This novel is everything hard-boiled fiction should be - compact, direct and disciplined, and concerned with humans rather than stereotypes. It is also, for all its violent subject matter, a quietly told story, which makes its tension all the more intense" - Mat Coward, Morning Star

"Killer is a major novel of crime." Ed Gorman


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