Killing Ways

Dark Secrets, Deadly Motives, Relentless Justice

Killing Ways by Alex Barclay is a gripping and atmospheric crime thriller that delivers chilling suspense and complex psychological drama. Published by HarperCollins in 2015, this intense novel dives deep into the mind of a killer—and the detective determined to stop them.

A Killer With a Pattern. A Detective With a Past.

FBI agent Ren Bryce is brilliant, determined, and haunted by her own demons. When a series of gruesome murders begins to follow a disturbing pattern, Ren is pulled into a case that feels both deeply personal and terrifyingly calculated. The killer leaves no trace—except the message they want her to see.

A Race Against Evil

As Ren navigates the tangled threads of forensic evidence, hidden agendas, and her own fragile mental health, she uncovers a truth more shocking than she could have imagined. Every step closer to the killer comes at a price—and not everyone will make it out alive.

For Fans of Gritty, Intelligent Crime Fiction

Killing Ways showcases Alex Barclay at her best: sharp, suspenseful, and unflinching. With a protagonist as flawed as she is fearless, this novel is perfect for readers of Tana French, Val McDermid, and Karin Slaughter.