The Man Made of Smoke
- Authors: Alex North
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- Genres: Horror
- Rank:Top 50 in Best Serial Killer Thrillers on AmazonTop 200 in Best Suspense Thrillers on AmazonTop 1000 in Best Murder Thrillers on Amazon
- Rating: 4.2 based on 1,520 reviews
- Release Date: May 13, 2025
- Print length: 320 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
The latest gripping serial killer thriller from the New York Times bestselling author Alex North.
Dan Garvie’s childhood was marked by a traumatic event - narrowly escaping an encounter with a notorious serial killer. This experience has driven him to dedicate his life to becoming a criminal profiler, seeking justice for innocent victims.
When Dan’s father passes away suspiciously, he returns to his small island community to uncover the truth about his death. Could it be possible that the monster from his childhood nightmares has resurfaced after all these years?
Alex North delivers another thrilling tale with The Man Made of Smoke. This story delves into themes of family relationships, hidden truths, and the struggle to move on from past traumas.
Praise for this book
The Man Made of Smoke was in equal parts terrifying, creepy, thrilling and moving
A haunting, atmospheric story...Truly a white-knuckle read from start to finish
Creepy and atmospheric from the first page, The Man Made Of Smoke is as well-written as it is tense
Balancing his trademark hint of the supernatural with very real fears, this is a book full of regret and grief, but most of all heart
I tore through this gritty tale of guilt, grief and the ghosts that haunt us. The twists are exceptionally well executed, the emotional through line compelling, and the mercurial baddie is genuinely unsettling
Written with skill and intelligence, and told with empathy and nuance, this is a novel that'''s not to be missed. I loved every word
Creepy, compelling and so fiendishly tricky, I couldn't put it down. Another surefire winner from the king of haunting!
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