AN AWARD-WINNING CRIME THRILLER REMINISCENT OF THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS AND THE DEPARTED When the bizarre death of a mob foot soldier sparks an escalating war between Boston's Irish and Italian mafia, Detective Ray Hanley's relentless search for the truth uncovers evidence of a serial killer obsessed with the art of human suffering. As the body count rises, Detective Hanley must navigate a minefield of crime families, dirty politicians, and crooked cops, while matching wits with a deranged serial killer. But temptation, betrayal, and death threaten to derail the investigation... and justice doesn't come without a price. Winner of the National Indie Excellence Awards, the American Fiction Awards, and the Best Book Awards From the author of COLONY OF THE LOST, a 2016 Silver Falchion Award Finalist for best horror For fans of Thomas Harris, Michael Connelly, and Dennis Lehane "[A] twisty, gory crime thriller... the satisfying final reveal is a testament to the author's cleverness." --Publishers Weekly "Boston gets gory in this enjoyable, horror-tinged crime tale." --Kirkus Reviews "An edge-of-your seat detective thriller that crackles with gore and wit before delivering a stunning knockout blow. Fans of The Silence of the Lambs should flock to Derik Cavignano's new series debut." -BestThrillers.com "A highly suspenseful and delightfully twisted thriller with one of the creepiest villains in recent memory!" --Jeff Strand, four-time Bram Stoker Award nominee and author of MY PRETTIES "The Art of Dying blends drama and horror for a disturbing and gripping thriller." -Foreword Clarion Reviews "Cavignano artfully misdirects the plot with family dramas and subtle clues, while keeping the cat-and-mouse conflict between Hanley and his quarry on track--all while the terror of the story's victims ratchets up the tension between chapters." -BlueInk Review "With The Artist, Cavignano has created a portrait of abnormal psychology every bit as memorable, nuanced (and harrowing) as Hannibal Lecter." --Union Square Review