The Butcher and the Wren

Name: The Butcher and the Wren
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405954778
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A chilling debut thriller from the co-host of chart-topping true crime podcast MORBID

By Alaina Urquhart

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Summary

In The Butcher and the Wren, a cat-and-mouse game unfolds between a methodical murderer and a tenacious forensic pathologist. Set against the haunting backdrop of the Louisiana bayou, the narrative shifts perspectives to reveal the intensity of their hunt. As tension builds, each move is calculated, raising the stakes in this chilling crime thriller.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping cat-and-mouse games and stories featuring strong, complex characters. It's perfect for those intrigued by forensic science and chilling, psychological tension, with a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The Butcher and the Wren

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An instant #2 New York Times bestseller—the addictive and chilling debut thriller from the co-host of True Crime podcast Morbid.

In deep Louisiana, a serial killer with a taste for medical experimentation is completing his most ambitious project yet. The media call him 'The Butcher'—and, so far, he's proved impossible to catch.

With her encyclopaedic knowledge of humanity's darkest minds, and years of experience examining victims, forensic pathologist Dr Wren Muller is the best there is.

And yet, The Butcher continues to elude her.

As body after body piles up, Wren's obsession grows. And her enemy becomes more brazen.

How far is Wren willing to go to draw The Butcher into the light...?

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Alaina Urquhart’s debut novel is praised for its gripping cat-and-mouse game between a brutal serial killer and a determined medical examiner, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Louisiana bayou. Reviewers highlight its chilling and dark tone, impressive detail, and engaging twists, comparing it to Dexter in its intensity. The author's background in true crime and her work as an autopsy technician lend authenticity and suspense, making it a compelling read for fans of thrillers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405954778

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 304

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Alaina Urquhart Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Alaina Urquhart is the science-loving co-host of the chart-topping show Morbid- A True Crime Podcast. As an autopsy technician by trade, she offers a unique perspective from deep inside the morgue. Alaina hails from Boston, where she lives with her wonderful husband, John, their three amazing daughters, and a ghost Puggle named Bailey. She is about 75 percent coffee, and truly believes she and Agent Clarice Starling could be friends. Before writing her first psychological horror novel, she received degrees in criminal justice, psychology, and biology. When she isn't hosting Morbid, she hosts the Parcast original show Crime Countdown, and a horror movie podcast called Scream!. Her days are usually spent either recording or eviscerating. The way she sees it, when she hangs up her microphone for the day, it's time to let the dead speak.

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