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THE DEVIL'S SONG

 

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Up-and-coming Mission County, Pennsylvania, prosecutor Kate Magda has been given the assignment of a lifetime: lead counsel on a string of murders rocking the community. As the privileged daughter of a powerful local judge, Kate views the case as her chance to show her boss, her family, and the public that she is more than just “the judge’s daughter.”

 

As Kate delves into the case, she becomes convinced that she shares a personal link with the killer, who seems to know intimate details about a tragic childhood event from Kate’s past—an event she’d long been trying to forget. Paranoia sets in, the night terrors return, and Kate has a strong sense that she’s the killer’s next victim. She no longer feels assigned to the case . . . she is the case, and solving it is her only chance for survival.

A debut novel in Akashic’s

Kaylie Jones Books imprint.

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I was up all night, utterly riveted by The Devil’s Song, with its memorable characters, crisp dialogue, and meticulous plotting. It’s hard to believe this is a debut. Lauren Stahl is a writer to watch!

Alafair Burke, best-selling author of The Ex

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The Devil’s Song is a book borne from those dark places most writers and readers dare not go. It’s not just about cops and killers, lawyers and judges. It’s about real people with real lives. It’s about family, fathers and daughters, lovers and friends, and the ghosts of the past that haunt them all. In this stunning debut novel, Lauren Stahl paints a chilling portrait of childhood nightmares relived, rich with both suspense and emotion.

—Keith Gilman, author of Bad Habits

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A racing read by an author who knows how to tell a story, The Devil’s Song plunges the reader equally into two worlds: one of killers, insanity, child victims, and revenge; and another of the details and especially the politics and power plays of law, order, and investigation. It’s hard to tell at times which world is the more difficult to comprehend. Grabbed and held me straight through to the last page.

—S.J. Rozan, Edgar Award-winning author of Ghost Hero

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Family secrets, childhood memories, and old crimes influence the present in this suspenseful debut. Kate is a gutsy character, and her romance with Sam is enjoyable. An open-ended finale leaves room for future conflicts within the Magda family. Verdict: A solid bet for fans of dark crime dramas.

—ACT

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[An] exciting first novel...Stahl keeps the reader on a roller-coaster ride with unexpected twists and turns to the end.

—Publisher's Weekly

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

 

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"I'm already anticipating this author's second novel!"

"It was such an amazing read, and couldn't put it down!"

"The Devil’s Song was well written with very vivid details. I can see why it sold out soon after release."

"An unpredictable mystery that deserves a movie!"

"Stahl is skilled in a way I'm surprised this is her first book!"

"Excellent character development and plot"

"It’s the best book I’ve read in ages - perfectly capturing the characters personalities and bringing you into their world. It left me hoping for a sequel."

"From beginning to end the book sucks you in and does not let you go. Leaving you hungry for more!!"

"You felt like you became part of the story after the first few chapters."

"I was one hour late for adult beverages because of this book!!!!"

"This book gets into your brain, and you will be hard pressed to walk away from it for any length of time."

"Fantastic debut mystery thriller"

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