Death Message

A Killer Who Reaches Through the Screen

In Death Message, Mark Billingham delivers a taut, chilling thriller that pushes Detective Inspector Tom Thorne into one of his most harrowing cases yet. When a photo of a murder victim is sent to Thorne’s phone, it becomes clear that someone is watching—and playing a twisted game. As more images arrive, each depicting a new victim, the pressure mounts and the message is unmistakable: the killer is always one step ahead.

The Past Never Stays Buried

As Thorne races to uncover the identity of a killer with a vendetta, the investigation takes him deep into the world of ex-convicts, revenge, and the psychological scars of prison life. Each clue reveals another layer of deception, and Thorne must navigate not only the mind of a murderer but the shifting loyalties of those closest to him.

A Tense, Gritty Ride

With sharp prose and relentless pacing, Death Message grips from the first page and doesn’t let go. Mark Billingham blends psychological insight with procedural detail, crafting a story that’s as emotionally charged as it is suspenseful. For fans of intelligent crime fiction, this is Thorne at his most compelling—and most vulnerable.