The Psalm Killer by Chris Petit (Paperback)

The recurring nightmare remained unchanging. Cross observed them, lined up meticulously in rows, amidst the lonely stretches of city wasteland—a landscape that a child had once described to him as the “blank bits” where things had once stood before they were reduced to ruins.

It’s 1985, and an enigmatic murderer prowls through the strife-ridden streets of Belfast. In an era and a place dominated and divided by political and religious rifts, these gruesome crimes transcend all boundaries. Detective Inspector Cross, alongside Westerby, a young policewoman, embarks on a labyrinthine journey through conspiracy and paranoia. As their investigation inches closer to the elusive truth, they find themselves trapped in a nightmarish realm with scant chances of escape.

“The Psalm Killer” by Chris Petit is an epic thriller set against the backdrop of the Irish Troubles. Crafted with masterful prose, it is a disquieting and riveting tale, brimming with intelligence and an enduring classic within its genre.