Parabellum

by Greg Hickey

FBT review:

Welcome to the thrilling and thought-provoking world of "Parabellum" by Greg Hickey. In this gripping mystery novel, a mass shooting at a Chicago beach leaves the city reeling. As the investigation unfolds, four individuals come under suspicion. With psychological demons lurking beneath the surface, any one of them could be the killer.

From an apathetic computer programmer to an ex-college athlete with a history of head injuries, an Army veteran turned cop to a despondent high school student, each character is captured in vivid detail. As the story unravels, you'll find yourself engrossed in a taut and slow-burning crime fiction narrative that explores the depths of the human psyche.

Critics have hailed "Parabellum" as a vivid and harrowing journey that goes beyond traditional crime fiction. Perfect for fans of nuanced literary thrillers, this unforgettable novel by Greg Hickey is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Discover who the shooter is and unravel the complex web of motives in this compelling page-turner.

Publisher Description:

Four high-achievers battling psychological demons. Any of them might snap. But which one will become a killer?

A mass shooting at a Chicago beach leaves several dead and dozens injured. In the year before the crime, four individuals emerge as possible suspects.

An apathetic computer programmer.
An ex-college athlete with a history of head injuries.
An Army veteran turned Chicago cop.
A despondent high school student.

One of them is the shooter. Discover who and why.

- “A vivid, harrowing journey.” - Jenny Milchman, Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author of Cover of Snow
- “Parabellum is taut, slow-burning crime fiction at its best. And it’s a great deal more than that.” - Paul Flower, author of The Great American Cheese War

If you like nuanced literary crime fiction that explores the depths of the human psyche, you’ll love Greg Hickey's compelling and unforgettable novel.