Dive into the #1 best-selling mystery series readers are comparing to Connelly, Patterson, and Baldacci. How do you catch a killer who's already behind bars? Thomas Austin was once a star NYPD detective, known for locking up a psychopathic serial killer: The Holiday Baby Butcher. Now retired in a small beach town, Austin runs a little café, trying to overcome the loss of his wife, a district attorney who was gunned down only one year ago. But when a mysterious bag of bones appears on a nearby beach, Austin is dragged back into law enforcement for one last job. The Holiday Baby Butcher is behind bars, so it has to be a copycat. But with each new clue, the killer seems closer and closer to the real thing. Now Austin must overcome the darkness of his past to chase a killer as twisted as any America has ever seen. And when Austin finally learns the truth, it's a twist so shocking it shakes him to his core, and threatens his life. The Bones of Point No Point is the mesmerizing debut crime thriller from D.D. Black, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Lisa Regan, Michael Connelly, and David Baldacci. "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Pacific Northwest setting, characters I actually liked, and a twist so deranged I had to start the book over from the beginning the second I finished." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A serial killer as sick as any I've seen. Highly recommended." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great mystery! I loved the Pacific Northwest setting, loved the occasional bits of humor mixed in with this chilling story of a retired detective pulled back into the fray for one more job. I only hope Austin can find love again." Series List (can be read in any order): Book 1: The Bones at Point No Point Book 2: The Shadows of Pike Place Book 3: The Fallen of Foulweather Bluff Book 4: The Horror at Murden Cove Book 5: The Terror in the Emerald City Book 6: The Drowning at Dyes Inlet Book 7: The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach Book 8: The Silence at Mystery Bay Book 9: The Darkness at Deception Pass (Available June 18, 2024) Book 10: The Vanishing at Opal Creek (Available Fall 2024) A selection of comments left by Amazon reviewers: "I'm sold on D.D Black. Reminds me of authors like Michael Connelly and James Patterson, but more modern and contemporary. These are now automatic reads for me." "This is the new Harry Bosch. Classic detective stuff, but more exciting, thrilling and fast paced!" "I tried to slow down so I could savor this series, but ended up reading the all in a week. Now I want more!" "Unable to put this page turner down. Sat reading it for hours. The Thomas Austin series is a winner." "It's a must read. Captivating, engaging and thrilling. Well thought and flowing. I have bought all the books in the series." "Small town setting but with big city cred. Read it immeditaly." "Excellent mystery series. Don't miss it. D.D. Black has created the new detective hero for the modern age." "Thomas Austin is a reluctant hero who uses his police knowledge and good sense to protect everyday people and solve the unsolvable crimes. The stories draw you in and I've stayed up many nights reading when I couldn't put the books down." "Thomas Austin is my favorite read right now. Love it!"