The Psychopath (Thriller)

In the bustling city of Silverlake, a string of brutal murders sends shockwaves through the community. The victims, seemingly unrelated, are found with a single gruesome signature: a playing card left at each crime scene. The media dubs the elusive killer "The Dealer," and fear grips the city as no one can predict who will be next.Detective Alex Kane, a relentless investigator haunted by his own tragic past, takes on the case. As he delves into the twisted psyche of the killer, Alex discovers that each murder is a calculated move in a deadly game-one designed to taunt him personally. The Dealer knows Alex's darkest secrets and uses them to manipulate him, turning the investigation into a psychological battle.As the body count rises, Alex turns to Dr. Erin Blackwood, a brilliant criminal psychologist with a controversial reputation. Together, they work to profile The Dealer, piecing together clues from the crime scenes and the killer's cryptic messages. But Erin harbors secrets of her own, and her connection to the case runs deeper than Alex initially realizes.When Alex uncovers a shocking link between the victims and a past he thought was buried, he's forced to confront the possibility that The Dealer is someone from his own life. As the killer's game escalates, Alex must race against time to stop The Dealer before the final card is played-a move that could destroy everything Alex holds dear.