The Dead Soul

Phelpss THE DEAD SOUL takes readers into the mind of the serial killer like no other thriller could. Turning the pagesand they move quicklyyou can hear Phelpss serial killer in this book breathing in your ear. Gregg Olsen, New York Times bestselling author of Fear Collector and Victim Six In this first novel, serial killer expert, star of Investigation Discoverys hit series DARK MINDS, author of twenty-three books, M. William Phelps takes readers into the twisted world of the Optimist, a sadistic serial killerbased on Phelpss ten years of research and writing about serial killersbent on not only terrorizing his young female victims, leaving their naked bodies along Bostons Freedom Trail, but also driving Detective Jake Sundance Cooper to the edge of insanity as the cop fights to redeem his imploding career. Through an investigation revealing the true madness and evil of this killer, Jakes mentor, Detective Mo Blackhall, is on the verge of being indicted for his role in a Big Dig corruption scandal, putting Jake at the center of choosing blue blood loyalty over the truth. Strap yourself in and prepare for a thrill ride of suspense, mystery and police procedural drama, with a captivating and honest look at the underbelly of Bostons mean streets, driven by a cast of characters reminiscent of Dennis Lehanes greatest fiction. Read the first page of THE DEAD SOUL and you won't stop. Phelpss narrative grabs you by the lapels and doesnt let go.