Let the Devil Sleep

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In this latest novel from bestselling author John Verdon, ingenious puzzle solver Dave Gurney investigates a notorious serial murder whose motives have become law-enforcement dogma, only to discover that everyone is mistaken. The most decorated homicide detective in NYPD history, Gurney is adjusting to quasi-retirement in upstate New York when a young woman producing a documentary on a notorious murder spree seeks his expertise. Shortly after, he feels threatened when a razor-sharp hunting arrow lands in his yard, and he narrowly escapes injury in a booby-trapped basement. As events grow increasingly bizarre, Gurney reexamines the case of The Good Shepherd, involving a series of roadside shootings and a manifesto against the wealthy. While the killings ceased, a consensus emerged that few dared challenge—except for Gurney. Mocked even by former supporters, he realizes the killer is too clever to be caught. The only risky strategy may be to make himself a target and draw the killer out. To survive, Gurney must rely on three allies: his beloved wife Madeleine, intuitive and illuminating; his defacto partner Jack Hardwick, rebellious yet clever; and his son Kyle, who has returned to his life with unexpected love and loyalty. Displaying the series' hallmark traits—well-developed characters, sharp humor, and ingenious deduction—this novel serves as a powerful reminder of self-belief in a world that often lacks it.