The Art of Dying

A CRIME THRILLER REMINISCENT OF THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS AND THE DEPARTEDWhen the bizarre death of a mob foot soldier sparks an escalating war between Boston’s Irish and Italian mafia, Detective Ray Hanley’s relentless search for the truth uncovers evidence of a serial killer obsessed with the art of human suffering. As the body count rises, Detective Hanley must navigate a minefield of crime families, dirty politicians, and crooked cops, while matching wits with a deranged serial killer. But temptation, betrayal, and death threaten to derail the investigation… and justice doesn’t come without a price.Winner of the National Indie Excellence Awards Winner, the American Fiction Awards, and the American Fiction AwardsFor fans of Thomas Harris, Michael Connelly, and Dennis Lehane“[A] twisty, gory crime thriller... The satisfying final reveal is a testament to the author's cleverness.” --

Publishers Weekly

"Boston gets gory in this enjoyable, horror-tinged crime tale." -Kirkus Reviews“An edge-of-your seat detective thriller that crackles with gore and wit before delivering a stunning knockout blow. Fans of The Silence of the Lambs should flock to Derik Cavignano's new series debut.” —BestThrillers.com“A highly suspenseful and delightfully twisted thriller with one of the creepiest villains in recent memory!” —Jeff Strand, Bram Stoker Award-winning author"The Art of Dying blends drama and horror for a disturbing and gripping thriller." —Foreword Clarion Reviews“Cavignano artfully misdirects the plot with family dramas and subtle clues, while keeping the cat-and-mouse conflict between Hanley and his quarry on track—all while the terror of the story’s victims ratchets up the tension between chapters.” —BlueInk Review