The Caller: Library edition

By Alex Barclay

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…

One way in… no way out.

He targets victims in their own homes, subjecting them to a terrifying ordeal before leaving their lifeless bodies in their hallway for a loved one to find. at first the murders appear unrelated, the notion of a serial killer at large almost dismissed. But the killing hasn’t stopped.

Back on the job after a year out, NYPD Detective Joe Lucchesi becomes the reluctant lead in the high-profile investigation. Battling with physical pain and tension in the task force and at home, he struggles to make progress.

Then just when he feels close to making a breakthrough, the investigation itself is rocked by tragedy, and the body count rises…

Format: Hardback
Release Date: 29 Jan 2007
Pages: 432
ISBN: 978-0-00-719533-6
Detailed Edition: Library edition
Alex Barclay lives in County Cork Ireland. She is the writer of two other bestselling thrillers featuring NYPD Detective Joe Lucchesi.

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