The Fourth Monkey

About the book

The first in the 4MK Thriller series comes a dark and twisting novel from the author Jeffrey Deaver called "a talented writer with a delightfully delicious mind."

Two days to save her...

For over five years, the Four Monkey Killer has terrorized the residents of Chicago. When his body is found, the police quickly realize he was on his way to deliver one final message, one which proves he has taken another victim who may still be alive.

One day...

As the lead investigator on the 4MK task force, Detective Sam Porter knows that even in death, the killer is far from finished. When he discovers a personal diary in the jacket pocket of the body, Porter finds himself caught up in the mind of a psychopath, unraveling a twisted history in hopes of finding one last girl, all while struggling with personal demons of his own.

Zero.

With only a handful of clues, the elusive killer’s identity remains a mystery. Time is running out as the Four Monkey Killer taunts from beyond the grave in this masterfully written fast-paced thriller.

Praise for this book:

"A chillingly delicious page-turner." - Kelley Armstrong

"Fascinating, fast-paced thriller. J.D. Barker keeps you on the edge of your seat right up until the final twist. A gripping read!" - R G Belsky

"Delightfully devious." - Jeffery Deaver

"Creepy, scary… and impossible to put down! THE FOURTH MONKEY is everything a thriller should be - a must read!" - Heather Graham

"Serial killers in fiction are a dime a dozen these days, and it takes a powerful lot of thought and crafty planning to come up with one who’s unique." - Jack Ketchum

"Gripping, addictive, and devilishly clever. From its opening salvo THE FOURTH MONKEY grabs you and never lets go. J. D. Barker is a stunning new talent." - Barry Lancet