
The Deadening
Erik Carter(Author)
Severn River Publishing
Will be published approx. on 8. December 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-1-64875-785-3 (ISBN)
Description
For fans of Gregg Hurwitz and Mark Greaney, a propulsive action thriller — vigilante assassin Silence Jones unearths a twenty-year serial killer cover-up protected by people still in power.
A BODY BENEATH THE CONCRETE.
A KILLER ERASED FROM HISTORY.
A COVER-UP PROTECTED BY POWER.
When workers drain a suburban pool and discover human remains buried for twenty years, the victim is labeled John Doe and the case quietly filed away.
Until a woman comes forward claiming to be the only survivor of a serial killer who once hunted in the area.
Vigilante assassin Silence Jones is sent to verify her story—or expose her as a fraud. But what he finds is worse than either. The killings were real. The records were altered. And the people who buried the truth are still in power.
They've had decades to perfect the cover-up. They've silenced witnesses, destroyed evidence, and built a network designed to keep the dead buried.
But they never planned on Silence Jones digging them up.
Perfect for fans of Brad Thor, Gregg Hurwitz, and Mark Greaney.
A BODY BENEATH THE CONCRETE.
A KILLER ERASED FROM HISTORY.
A COVER-UP PROTECTED BY POWER.
When workers drain a suburban pool and discover human remains buried for twenty years, the victim is labeled John Doe and the case quietly filed away.
Until a woman comes forward claiming to be the only survivor of a serial killer who once hunted in the area.
Vigilante assassin Silence Jones is sent to verify her story—or expose her as a fraud. But what he finds is worse than either. The killings were real. The records were altered. And the people who buried the truth are still in power.
They've had decades to perfect the cover-up. They've silenced witnesses, destroyed evidence, and built a network designed to keep the dead buried.
But they never planned on Silence Jones digging them up.
Perfect for fans of Brad Thor, Gregg Hurwitz, and Mark Greaney.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64875-785-3 (9781648757853)
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Person
Erik Carter tells high-octane stories filled with action, suspense, and just the right amount of chaos. His background is as eclectic as his stories—he’s a NASM-certified personal trainer, has taught college-level writing and film, worked for a history-based mobile app, co-hosted a TV show, and even created a top-ranked documentary on YouTube. He holds two master’s degrees—one in Telecommunications-Digital Storytelling and another in Public History—because one just wasn’t enough. When he’s not writing, Erik is passionate about fitness, classic sports cars, movies, and books. He lives in sunny coastal Florida.