Lenny Thompson: Lady Mantis

A brutal killer is stalking the streets of New Orleans, leaving a trail of terror and a calling card that hits too close to home for Detective Lenny Thompson.

Lenny Thompson is a veteran homicide detective with the NOPD, a man hardened by years of experience in the city’s darkest corners. He’s seen it all – the violence, the corruption, the despair that lurks beneath the vibrant surface of the Big Easy. But nothing could have prepared him for the Lady Mantis, a cunning killer who preys on the innocent, leaving behind a trail of cryptic clues and shattered lives.

Haunted by a past case that still haunts him, Lenny is determined to bring the Mantis to justice. But this is no ordinary investigation. The killer is always one step ahead, manipulating the media and taunting the police with their gruesome displays. When the FBI arrives and takes over the case, Lenny finds himself caught in a power struggle that threatens to derail his pursuit of the truth.

But the real terror lies in the killer’s signature dish: a unique gumbo recipe with a secret ingredient that could expose a deadly conspiracy reaching the highest levels of power.

With his career on the line and the city gripped by fear, Lenny must rely on his instincts, his sharp wit, and his unwavering determination to unmask the killer and stop their reign of terror. He’ll navigate the vibrant streets and dark underbelly of New Orleans, a city steeped in mystery and steeped in secrets.

Prepare for a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. With twists and turns you won’t see coming, and a shocking climax that will leave you breathless, Lenny Thompson: Lady Mantis is a must-read for fans of James Patterson and Alex Cross.