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Jess Lourey

The Crying Killer

by Jess Lourey (Author) Format: Paperback

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A woman’s secret. A small town with a dark past. A serial killer bent on revenge. Lies kill in a shocking true crime–inspired thriller by the Edgar-nominated author of The Quarry Girls.

Tuesday Hendrickson has spent eight years running from memories of that night. Her sister’s screams. Blood on the walls. And Arsen Bauer, a monster known as the Crying Killer, shot down in a barrage of bullets as he fled. Case closed.

Intending to build a safe new identity out of the ashes, Tuesday changed her last name and moved away. She’s now a private investigator who guards herself and her daughter, Julia, like their lives depend on it. And maybe they do. Because unless she’s imagining things, Tuesday has seen Arsen on the streets of Saint Paul. She’d know her sister’s killer anywhere.

When bodies begin surfacing bearing the Crying Killer’s brutal and unmistakable signature, Tuesday is certain he’s coming for them. Except no one believes that but her. As her paranoia intensifies, she is left with a terrible choice: unearth the shocking secret she buried with her sister, or become the Crying Killer’s next victim.

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Print length

317 pages
Language

English
Publication date

August 18, 2026
Dimensions

5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

1662531494
ISBN-13

978-1662531491

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“With each time shift, Lourey subtly alters readers’ perceptions, dropping breadcrumbs that suggest not all is as it seems. Complex characters, unpredictable twists, and a grounding in true-crime history make this equal parts exhilarating and frightening. It’s a ride worth taking.” ―Publisher Weekly

“Long-buried secrets, complicated family dynamics, and a chilling serial killer that returns for more blood…The Crying Killer has everything a thriller lover could want. Perfect for fans of Alex Finlay’s The Anniversary.” ―Jennifer van der Kleut, Author of The Better Mother

“Jess Lourey has an extraordinary talent for creating characters I care about deeply―and villains that terrify me to my core. The Crying Killer is both a moving story about the life-changing sacrifices we make to protect family, and a breathtaking, twisty thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. I loved every heart-stopping moment. ―Hilary Davidson, bestselling author of Every Lie I Told

About the Author

Jess Lourey is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Quarry Girls, Unspeakable Things, Litani, and Bloodline, as well as the Steinbeck and Reed thrillers, the Salem’s Cipher novels, and the Murder by Month rom-com mysteries. Lourey writes about secrets, fosters kittens, and travels. She’s surpassed a million readers; been short-listed for the Goodreads Choice Awards and the Edgar Award twice each; and won the International Thriller, Anthony, and Minnesota Book Awards. She also has an active reader group on Facebook called Lourey’s Literati. For more information, including a link to her TEDx Talk, in which she discusses the surprising inspiration behind her writing career, visit www.jesslourey.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 18, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 317 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1662531494
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1662531491
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #58,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #814 in Mothers & Children Fiction
- #826 in Domestic Thrillers (Books)
- #968 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Books)

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Jess Lourey

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Jess Lourey writes about secrets. She's a bestselling, two-time Edgar-Award-nominated, two-time Goodreads Choice Awards shortlisted, Anthony Award-winning, ITW Thriller Award-winning, and Minnesota Book Award-winning author of young adult, crime fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and book club fiction. She's surpassed a million readers, and her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Check out her TEDx Talk for the surprising, vulnerable story behind her first published novel.

When Jess isn't traveling the world researching her next story, she lives in Minneapolis with a rotating batch of foster kittens (and the occasional foster puppy, but those goobers are a lot of work). To hear the latest on her writing and travels, plus get behind-the-scenes news and enter fun contests, join her VIP Reader group, Lourey's Literati, on Facebook, and sign up for her newsletter on her website.

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