Heartsick - Softcover

Cain, Chelsea

Softcover

ISBN 10: 033044980X ISBN 13: 9780330449809

Publisher: Pan, 2008

Synopsis

An unforgettable debut serial killer-thriller from a major new talent - set to be one of the most talked-about launches of the year

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Review:

Praise for "Heartsick
"“One of the most seductive and original psychopaths since Hannibal Lecter.”
—"Entertainment Weekly
"“"Heartsick" is a dizzying novel. Lurid and suspenseful with well-drawn characters, plenty of grisly surprises, and tart dialogue, it delivers.”
—"The New York Times Book Review"
“A distinctive and disturbing novel that blurs the lines between suspense fiction and psychological suspense.”
—"Chicago Tribune
"“Steamy and perverse.”
—"The New York Times"

Praise for "Heartsick
""One of the most seductive and original psychopaths since Hannibal Lecter."
--"Entertainment Weekly
"""Heartsick" is a dizzying novel. Lurid and suspenseful with well-drawn characters, plenty of grisly surprises, and tart dialogue, it delivers."
--"The New York Times Book Review"
"A distinctive and disturbing novel that blurs the lines between suspense fiction and psychological suspense."
--"Chicago Tribune
""Steamy and perverse."
--"The New York Times"

""Heartsick" has it all: a tortured cop, a fearless and quirky heroine, and what may be the creepiest serial killer ever created. This is an addictive read!"""
---Tess Gerritsen
"With Gretchen Lowell, Chelsea Cain gives us the most compelling, most original serial killer since Hannibal Lecter."
---Chuck Palahniuk
"Chelsea Cain's novel is completely entrancing and totally original---what a read. Between the humanity of Portland cop Archie Sheridan and the chilling and twisted design of his beautiful nemesis, Gretchen Lowell, "Heartsick "is utterly unforgettable. Cain is a wonderful---and terrifying---storyteller."""
---Dominick Dunne

Chelsea Cain's novel is completely entrancing and totally original---what a read. Between the humanity of Portland cop Archie Sheridan and the chilling and twisted design of his beautiful nemesis, Gretchen Lowell, Heartsick is utterly unforgettable. Cain is a wonderful---and terrifying---storyteller--Dominick Dunne

"Heartsick" has it all: a tortured cop, a fearless and quirky heroine, and what may be the creepiest serial killer ever created. This is an addictive read! "Tess Gerritsen"

With Gretchen Lowell, Chelsea Cain gives us the most compelling, most original serial killer since Hannibal Lecter. "Chuck Palahniuk"

Chelsea Cain s novel is completely entrancing and totally original---what a read. Between the humanity of Portland cop Archie Sheridan and the chilling and twisted design of his beautiful nemesis, Gretchen Lowell, Heartsick is utterly unforgettable. Cain is a wonderful---and terrifying---storyteller Dominick Dunne"

"Heartsick has it all: a tortured cop, a fearless and quirky heroine, and what may be the creepiest serial killer ever created. This is an addictive read!" --Tess Gerritsen

"With Gretchen Lowell, Chelsea Cain gives us the most compelling, most original serial killer since Hannibal Lecter." --Chuck Palahniuk

"Chelsea Cain's novel is completely entrancing and totally original---what a read. Between the humanity of Portland cop Archie Sheridan and the chilling and twisted design of his beautiful nemesis, Gretchen Lowell, Heartsick is utterly unforgettable. Cain is a wonderful---and terrifying---storyteller" --Dominick Dunne

Synopsis:

He thinks he sees a flash of emotion in her eyes. Sympathy? Then it's gone. 'Whatever you think this is going to be like,' she whispers, 'it's going to be worse.' When beautiful serial killer Gretchen Lowell captured her last victim - the man in charge of hunting her down - she quickly established who was really in control of the investigation. So why, after ten days of horrifying physical and mental torture, did she release Detective Archie Sheridan from the brink of death and hand herself in? Two years on, Archie now returns to lead the search for a new killer, whose recent attacks on teenage girls have left the city of Portland reeling.Shadowed by vulnerable young reporter Susan Ward, Archie knows that only one person can help him climb into the mind of this psychopath. But can Archie finally manage to confront the demons of his past without being consumed by them? 'Dark, distressing and disturbing ...Just pray you never meet Gretchen' - Val McDermid. 'What may be the creepiest serial killer ever created. This is an addictive read!' - Tess Gerritsen. 'Move over Thomas Harris, there's a new kid on the block ...Compelling, highly believable and very sexy' - "Daily Mirror".

About this edition

• Publisher: Pan
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 033044980X
• ISBN 13: 9780330449809
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 421