The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room
Jilliane Hoffman

The chilling new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Retribution and Pretty Little ThingsTHEY WATCH.The body of a student who went missing from a Florida nightclub is found in a dumpster. A horrifying scene, but nothing compared to what she had to endure before her murder. She was drugged and tortured – all broadcast live for the twisted pleasure of a snuff club.THEY WAIT.Detective Manny Alvarez works the homicide alongside young hotshot Assistant State Attorney Daria DeBianchi. The media spotlight shines on the accused, a privileged playboy seen leaving the club with the victim. But without cast-iron evidence, Daria and Manny must dig deeper to crack the case.THEY TAKE WHAT THEY WANT.The investigation exposes a terrifying connection between numerous unsolved murders and abductions stretching across the country. Their only lead is through notorious serial killer William Bantling, who knows the sinister society’s secrets first-hand. But Bantling won’t show his hand for free – he wants off Death Row.For Manny and Daria, the nightmare is just beginning. And the only thing more devastating than this case’s past is what lies ahead…

For the usual suspects — Rich, Monster, Amanda, mom, dad, and the writing buddies — who make everything seem possible.

And for Ed Sieban and Uncle Tommy McDermott, forever missed.

Table of Contents

Title Page (#u7e5cf561-a961-5cb8-b927-4a41597ce4dd)

Dedication (#ubb04b02e-b2c4-5059-b6f1-2fdd7dbe4e02)

Part One (#ucd8bfd56-4333-5593-9d1e-b2e39ca1402c)

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Chapter 2 (#u06a098f4-9216-5545-a6dd-a6b225e3af9a)

Chapter 3 (#u037eea4c-58b0-5ac8-8a72-a6bc06820503)

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