The Sharp County Slasher: A Southern Noir Thriller (Campfire Murders Book 1)
About
A retired detective. A copycat killer. A past he can’t escape.
In the quiet hills of Sharp County, Arkansas, retired detective Hilrey Higgins thought his dark days were behind him—until a gruesome murder mirrors the Campfire Killings, crimes only he could know. As bodies pile up, each marked by a phoenix, Hilrey teams with sharp Chicago detective Dakota Diaz to hunt a killer who’s taunting him with his own sins.
But the deeper they dig, the closer the truth cuts. To stop the Sharp County Slasher, Hilrey must confront the monster he was—and the one he might still be.
Perfect for fans of Dexter, True Detective, and Greg Iles, this Southern noir thriller delivers gore, guilt, and grim justice in a small-town world where not all monsters hide.
“Dexter vibes with a gruesome vigilante twist. A complex mystery that hooks you!”
Book 1 of The Campfire Murders series. Book 2, The Izard County Incubus, is coming soon.
Warning: Contains graphic violence. Not for the faint of heart.
Praise for this book
5.0 out of 5 stars Drawn in from the start
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
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I found the premise of this book intriguing and was not disappointed. I read it in one day and hope for more books in a series.
5.0 out of 5 stars Tense and gory vigilante justice, with a twist or two or three ... Great mystery read!
Top notch detective mystery, vibes of Dexter intertwine with a solid, and truly gruesome, vigilante serial killer at large. So, they are somewhat copycatting the vigilante crimes of the original investigator (albeit with ramped up gore) who is currently consulting, while keeping cool? Not so easy! And who can really want to catch someone killing criminals with crimes even worse, but went unpunished. A great team, a complex mystery, and maybe they will return?