The Postcard Killers

The Postcard Killers – James Patterson

Across Europe, young couples on vacation are being murdered in a series of brutal killings. In each city, from Rome to Paris to Madrid, the bodies are found arranged in eerie poses, and before each murder, a local newspaper journalist receives a postcard announcing the crime.

The Postcard Killers, a thriller by bestselling author James Patterson and Swedish crime writer Liza Marklund, follows New York Police Department detective Jacob Kanon, whose daughter and her fiancé were among the victims in Rome. Consumed by grief and determined to find the killers, Jacob has followed the trail across Europe, but the police in each country have made little progress.

When the next postcard arrives at a newspaper in Stockholm, it is received by Dessie Larsson, a crime reporter. Jacob and Dessie join forces, combining his investigative experience with her local knowledge, and they become convinced that the murders are the work of a young American couple traveling through Europe. But proving it is another matter, and as they close in, the killers seem to be one step ahead.

Combining Patterson’s fast-paced, short-chapter style with Marklund’s expertise in Scandinavian crime fiction, the novel offers a gripping cat-and-mouse chase across European cities, with plenty of twists and suspense.

The Postcard Killers is an exciting read for fans of James Patterson, Liza Marklund and international thrillers. It contains graphic violence and mature themes, and is intended for adult readers.