Series: Sanchez & Heron # 2
Format: 396 pages, Hardcover
Release Date: September 9, 2025
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Source: Publisher
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Perfect couples are his perfect victims. Now he’s hunting those hunting him in a riveting thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado.
A wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of one of the newlyweds. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Homeland Security Investigations agent Carmen Sanchez and her partner, security expert Jake Heron, discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play.
The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial killer who has taken evil to the next level. Dubbed the Honeymoon Killer, this man isn’t interested in his victims but in creating his own macabre masterpiece from their graves—focused on the survivors and reveling in their grief. And now his dark obsession has turned to Carmen and Jake…
The Honeymoon Killer has decided they are the perfect next target. Take one out and delight as the other crumbles. Time is running out as a deadly game between predator and prey begins.
The Grave Artist is the second installment in the co-authors Jeffrey Deaver and Isabella Maldonado Sanchez and Heron series. This story has 4 main characters: Carmen Sanchez, Jake Heron, Selina Sanchez, and the villain of the story. The Grave Artist opens with a shocking tragedy at a wedding reception in the Hollywood Hills, where the death of a newlywed, initially deemed an accident, unravels a sinister pattern. Homeland Security Investigations agent Carmen Sanchez and her partner, private security expert Jake Heron, uncover that this is the third in a series of similar deaths targeting newlyweds.
Thanks to a new weapon called DECLAN, Carmen and Sanchez decide to investigate the death, and soon learn of others around the world. The perpetrator, known as the Honeymoon Killer, is not driven by the act of killing but by the emotional devastation left in its wake, crafting what he considers macabre “art” from the graves of his victims and reveling in the survivors’ grief. As Sanchez and Heron dig deeper, they discover chilling evidence that elevates the killer’s depravity to a new level.
The stakes escalate when the killer turns his attention to the investigators themselves, setting the stage for a deadly game of predator versus prey. Meanwhile, Carmen's younger sister, a former star in gymnastics, has chosen to go out on her own and investigate her father's murder now that she's got a clearer picture of what really happened to him. The question remains why, and who is responsible. Carmen is a standout with her sharp intellect, resilience, and emotional complexity.
Jake Heron, a private security consultant, complements Carmen with his tactical expertise and calm demeanor, creating a balanced partnership that avoids clichés. Their dynamic is enriched by subtle romantic undertones, which add emotional stakes without overshadowing the investigation. The duo’s newly (and conditionally) approved project is called I-Squared (Intrusion Investigations), which prioritizes Jake’s expertise.
This is really a sequel — it picks up right after the first book “Fatal Intrusions.” The villain is a chilling antagonist whose psychological depth makes him both terrifying and fascinating. Jake’s own mysterious family situation, along with the loose ends of Tristan Kane and Selina’s rogue investigation from the first book, adds a much deeper depth to the story itself. The combination of a chilling villain, authentic investigative details, and a modern technological edge makes it a standout in the genre.
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