A chilling crime thriller set in colonial America by the New York Times-bestselling author: "The Corbett novels are rich, atmospheric stories" -Booklist on The River of Souls

In 1702, Matthew Corbett is an apprentice problem solver for the Herrald Agency, currently tasked with accompanying serial killer Tyranthus Slaughter on a journey from a Philadelphia asylum to the New York City waterfront. But during the trip, Mr. Slaughter tempts Matthew and his colleague Hudson Greathouse with an unexpected offer-leading to catastrophic outcomes. This darkly compelling novel delves into both the mind of a murderer and the process of a city and a nation moving into the future.

Praise for the Matthew Corbett Novels

"Rousing . . . [A] page-turner." -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Freedom of the Mask

"This popular series takes us to a long forgotten time with characters who never fail to entertain." -The Florida Times-Union

"Excellent . . . full of tension and suspense." -Stephen King on Speaks the Nightbird