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| Book Title | A Time of Torment |
| Series | Charlie Parker |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Author | John Connolly |
| Publisher | Atria Books |
| Published | Aug 02, 2016 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Condition Notes | This hardcover with dust jacket is in Very Good condition. The dust jacket is bright and attractive with light shelf wear, including minor edge wear, faint rubbing, and slight corner wear. The boards are clean with only minimal signs of handling, and the spine is straight with tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, and free of writing, highlighting, water damage, or odors. Overall, this is a clean, well-preserved copy that displays beautifully on the shelf and remains an excellent reading and collector's copy. |
| Condition | Very Good |
Private investigator Charlie Parker has spent years confronting murderers, corrupt officials, and the supernatural forces that seem to shadow his every step. But in A Time of Torment, he is drawn into one of his most disturbing investigations when he receives an unusual request from a woman whose daughter has vanished without explanation.
His search leads him to the isolated community of The Cut, a place where fear, silence, and religious fanaticism hold extraordinary power. The local church dominates every aspect of life, and outsiders are viewed with suspicion. Rumors of missing women, unexplained disappearances, and unspeakable crimes have circulated for years, yet no one dares speak openly. As Parker digs deeper, he uncovers evidence that suggests a secret society has been operating behind the town’s respectable façade, protecting monstrous acts through intimidation, violence, and blind devotion.
The investigation soon becomes intensely personal as Parker encounters both human evil and the supernatural forces that have haunted him throughout the series. Assisted by his loyal allies Louis and Angel, Parker must confront enemies who believe their actions are divinely sanctioned while racing to rescue innocent victims before they disappear forever.
Blending detective fiction, psychological suspense, horror, and dark supernatural elements, A Time of Torment delivers one of the most chilling entries in the Charlie Parker series. John Connolly expertly balances relentless suspense with richly drawn characters and philosophical themes, creating a haunting novel that lingers long after the final page.
EugeneBookStore Summary
A Time of Torment showcases everything readers love about the Charlie Parker novels—complex mysteries, unforgettable villains, emotionally driven storytelling, and an unsettling supernatural atmosphere. John Connolly masterfully combines crime fiction with gothic horror, producing a thriller that is both intellectually engaging and genuinely frightening. Fans of Stephen King, Michael Connelly, Tana French, Lee Child, and Thomas Harris will appreciate this gripping blend of mystery and dark suspense.
Collector Notes
A Time of Torment is the 14th novel in John Connolly’s acclaimed Charlie Parker series, one of the most respected modern detective series blending crime fiction with supernatural horror. While it can be enjoyed independently, readers will gain greater appreciation by following Parker’s continuing character development and recurring cast throughout the series. Collectors frequently seek matching editions to complete the long-running Charlie Parker collection.
