The Cleaner

The Cleaner by Paul Cleave is an international bestseller that has now been adapted into a premium Sky Originals TV series, Dark City - The Cleaner. This compelling and chilling novel offers readers a terrifyingly vivid glimpse into the mind of a serial killer.

Meet Joe. On the surface, he's the embodiment of a model citizen: a diligent employee at the police department by day and a loving son who never forgets to visit his mother, albeit with a twist—he sometimes laces her coffee with rat poison. But Joe leads a double life. By night, he turns into a meticulous and remorseless murderer. The media has dubbed him "The Christchurch Carver," attributing seven brutal murders to his name. However, Joe knows better; he's only committed six, and now there's a copycat killer on the loose.

Joe’s orderly life becomes unhinged as he embarks on a mission to identify and stop his imitator. In his twisted mind, this copycat is responsible for disturbing the balance of his carefully constructed world. Joe plans to frame this imposter for all the murders, including the one he didn’t commit. Confident in his ability to outsmart the police, Joe spirals deeper into a web of deceit and violence, where every woman in his path becomes a potential obstacle. The clock is ticking, and Joe’s dark world is about to implode.

Paul Cleave's masterful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending psychological intensity with a haunting exploration of morality. The Cleaner is a novel that will leave you questioning the fine line between sanity and madness.

"Paul Cleave is an automatic must-read for me." - LEE CHILD

The Carver Series:

Book 1: The Cleaner

Book 2: Joe Victim