Death isn't always the end.
LONDON. When the body of a young heiress is found within the Royal College of Surgeons, Detective Sergeant Jamie Brooke is assigned to the case. An antique ivory figurine found beside the body is the only lead and she enlists Blake Daniel, a reluctant psychic, to help her discover the message it holds.
When personal tragedy strikes, Jamie has nothing left to lose and she must race against time to stop the mysterious Lyceum claiming another victim.
As Jamie and Blake delve into a macabre world of grave robbery, body modification, and the genetic engineering of monsters, they must fight to keep their sanity, and their lives.
A story of vengeance and passion for justice, a dark mystery with an edge of supernatural thriller.
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“One of the most original mystery/thrillers that I’ve read in a long while. Its topic of life and death, soul and body is harrowing and poignant, shocking and profound.” David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of ‘Murder as a Fine Art' and author of over 40 novels
“A riveting exploration of the dark side of the human heart.” – CJ Lyons, New York Times bestselling author
“In a book which takes the reader on a journey to hell and back, J.F. Penn demonstrates her huge talent for conveying the depths of human depravity.” – Rachel Abbott, Amazon UK #1 bestseller
“J.F. Penn’s ‘Desecration' is a marvelous read that really highlights how wonderful a writer she is. This book can easily stand up there with the Pattersons and Kellermans of today’s crime fiction superstars.” – David J. Delaney
“Having read and enjoyed Joanna Penn’s [ARKANE] series, I looked forward to reading ‘Desecration’. My anticipation was well rewarded. This is an outstanding tale.” – Guy Allen
“This was an exceptional story to read. If you like to read novels with depth and superb character development, this is for you. The intricacies of the plot, the setting, the geography, the pathos, the action, everything about this novel is top notch. I’m definitely a Penn fan.” – D. Dobler
“J.F. Penn is a modern day literary magician. Her story telling skills are entrancing.” – Maddy Brinker
“This story is action packed, well researched and emotionally charged – as are all of J.F. Penn’s novels.” – Elizabeth Zguta
“‘Desecration' is a game-changing dark crime thriller. Displaying dashes of Steven King, Gillian Flynn, Chelsea Cain, and Thomas Harris, J.F. Penn weaves a spellbinding tale that is all at once haunting, horrifying, and hypnotizing.” – Eric Praschan
