Lloyd Devereux Richards was born in New York City and travelled extensively in Europe, Africa and Central America before attending law school. He served as a senior law clerk for an Indiana Court of Appeals judge, researching and writing drafts for dozens of published opinions, including the appeal of a serial killer sentenced to death. A father of three, he lives with his wife, Cameron O’Connor, and their two dogs in Montpelier, Vermont. This is his second novel, after Stone Maidens.
<p>The sequel to the viral TikTok sensation Stone Maidens</p><p>From Lloyd Devereux Richards comes the next pulse-pounding thriller in which FBI agent Christine Prusik races to track down a serial killer who leaves a peculiar mark on his victims.</p><p>Forensic anthropologist Christine Prusik has a knack for solving the most unusual cases – and for bending the rules in the process.</p><p>When the bodies of young women start appearing in the caves of Indiana and Illinois, Christine immediately jumps into action. But her Chicago field office is undergoing a reorganization, and the boys’ club at the top seem more interested in getting all the paperwork in order than solving the murders.</p><p>Christine isn’t going to let a little red tape stop her, and when she discovers that all the bodies contain the same mysterious pin-sized bruise on the back of their necks, she realizes she’ll have to confront her own inner demons to find the killer.</p><p>Readers love Maidens of the Cave</p><p>'This has escalating urgency, suspense that just keeps ratcheting up, and some really recognizable characters. Fantastic.' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'What a great thriller!' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>‘Lloyd Devereux Richards does it again. I can’t wait to read more.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>
