Author: Ross, LJ Crime & mysteryPublished on 5 February 2026 by Cornerstone (Penguin (Cornerstone)) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Alexander Gregory Thrillers' series.Paperback | 320 pages195 x 128 x 23 | 224g FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller from the bestselling crime writer and author of The DCI Ryan Mysteries. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times“A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle------------------------------------------In a beautiful world, murder is always ugly… Recently returned from his last case in Ireland, elite forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr Alexander Gregory receives a call from the French police that he can’t ignore. It’s Paris fashion week and some of the world’s most beautiful women are turning up dead, their faces slashed in a series of frenzied attacks while the world’s press looks on.Amidst the carnage, one victim has survived but she’s too traumatised to talk. Without her help, the police are powerless to stop the killer before he strikes again.Can Gregory unlock the secrets of her mind, before it’s too late?------------------------------------------READERS LOVE HYSTERIA 'Genius writing, once again, by my most favourite author.' - 5-star reader review'Yet another triumph by LJ Ross' - 5-star reader review'A slick and clever mystery filled with shocks, surprises and Parisian style.' - 5-star reader review'A carefully crafted masterpiece of crime, corruption, love, hatred and murder. I can't get enough of this author.' - 5-star reader review'The first book was terrific and this one is another winner.' - 5-star reader review
