{"product_id":"the-absence-of-mercy-paperback","title":"The Absence of Mercy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Burley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Burley's \u003cem\u003eThe Absence of Mercy\u003c\/em\u003e is a harrowing tale of suspense involving a brutal murder and dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of a placid, tight-knit Midwestern town.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a brutally murdered teenager is discovered in the woods surrounding a small Ohio town, Dr. Ben Stevenson--the town's medical examiner--must decide if he's willing to put his family's life in danger to uncover the truth. Finding himself pulled deeper into an investigation with devastating consequences, he discovers shocking information that will shatter his quiet community, and force him to confront a haunting truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its eerie portrait of suburban life and nerve-fraying plot twists, \u003cem\u003eThe Absence of Mercy\u003c\/em\u003e is domestic drama at its best for fans of Harlan Coben, Laura Lippman, Jennifer McMahon, and Lisa Gardner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA doctor in small-town Ohio must weigh the need to catch a killer against his fears for his family's safety in this extraordinary debut suspense novel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust west of the Ohio River lies the peaceful town of Wintersville. It's a place where neighbors feel like family, the chief of police knows the residents by name, and the sound of children's laughter echoes along the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a teenager is discovered brutally murdered in the woods, Dr. Ben Stevenson--the town's medical examiner--becomes entangled in an investigation that will force him to uncover the dark secrets of his seemingly quiet community and ultimately to confront a truth that will haunt him forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its nerve-fraying plot twists and eerie portrait of suburban life, \u003cem\u003eThe Absence of Mercy\u003c\/em\u003e is psychological suspense at its best--a remarkable debut that challenges as much as it thrills.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cb\u003eLinwood Barclay\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNever Look Away\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA doctor in small-town Ohio must weigh the need to catch a killer against his fears for his family's safety in this extraordinary debut suspense novel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust west of the Ohio River lies the peaceful town of Wintersville. It's a place where neighbors feel like family, the chief of police knows the residents by name, and the sound of children's laughter echoes along the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a teenager is discovered brutally murdered in the woods, Dr. Ben Stevenson--the town's medical examiner--becomes entangled in an investigation that will force him to uncover the dark secrets of his seemingly quiet community and ultimately to confront a truth that will haunt him forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its nerve-fraying plot twists and eerie portrait of suburban life, \u003cem\u003eThe Absence of Mercy\u003c\/em\u003e is psychological suspense at its best--a remarkable debut that challenges as much as it thrills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.07 x 5.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759301001504,"sku":"9780062227379","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c98729bed6b6381f771baaa2d3706f8e.webp?v=1780148582","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-absence-of-mercy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}