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  • Published: 20 August 2018
  • ISBN: 9780143793014
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 304

The Thief of Light



In this must-read thriller, an ambitious young cop suspects there's more to random, horrific murders in her small town and stumbles upon the first known Omnikiller – a serial killer who cannot be profiled because his M.O. is constantly changing . . .

From veteran police detective Bernard Schaffer comes a powerful new thriller that crackles with authenticity, page-turning suspense, and spellbinding glimpses into the criminal mind . . .

‘It was one thing to fantasize about evil, to reach into the darkness and play with it a little . . .’

Rookie cop Carrie Santero has always been fascinated by serial killers. As a teenager, she wrote a letter to Charles Manson in prison - and received a chilling reply. Then she came face to face with a child murderer in her small Pennsylvania town. Now, she finally has her chance to make a difference. To hunt down a psychopath who embodies the very nature of evil itself...

‘... But it was something different when it knew your name.’

The perpetrator draws inspiration from the most twisted minds in modern crime. Ted Bundy. John Wayne Gacy. The Green River Killer. Soon Carrie and her boss, Chief Bill Waylon, realize they're dealing with an unpredictable ‘omnikiller’ who cannot be profiled. Their only hope is to enlist the help of Jacob Rein, a brilliant but tarnished former detective who has plumbed the darkest recesses of the soul. And whose insights on evil could lead Carrie to the point of no return...

‘Tense, fast, and excellent – I loved this book’ Lee Child

  • Published: 20 August 2018
  • ISBN: 9780143793014
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 304

About the author

Bernard Schaffer

Bernard Schaffer is an author, full-time police detective, and father of two. As a twenty-year law enforcement veteran, he is a decorated criminal investigator, narcotics expert, and child forensic interviewer. Schaffer is the author of numerous independently published books and series. He lives and works in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

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Praise for The Thief of Light

The Thief of All Light launches a stunning series with two of the most original heroes ever - as well as a killer who sets a new standard for lethal danger.

Lisa Scottoline

A stylish, attention-getting thriller. Its speed and intensity are matched by the most engaging pair of detectives I’ve seen in a long while.

David Morrell

Schaffer is the real deal. His writing will knock you out.

J. A. Konrath