A Life Removed

Detectives Bruce Marklin and Jocelyn Beaudette have put plenty of criminals behind bars. But a new terror is stalking their city. The killer’s violent crimes are ritualistic but seemingly indiscriminate.

As the death toll rises, the detectives must track a murderer without motive. The next kill could be anyone… maybe even one of their own.Officer Aaron Pimental sees no hope for himself or humanity.

His girlfriend is pulling away, and his best friend has found religion. When Aaron is thrust into the heart of the investigation, he must choose who he will become, the hero or the villain. If Aaron doesn’t decide soon, the choice will be made for him.

"A Life Removed is an intense read and in my opinion the best to date from Jason Parent. I was on the edge of my seat and the tension between the detectives and the potential suspects was gripping. I wasn't sure who to trust and the criminals were down right frightening... A Life Removed was a great read, a complete pleasure and I didn't put it down for minute." - The Scary Reviews
 
"Jason Parent has done it again! He has created a brilliant story that will grip you tight and won't let go! I found myself turning page after page to see what happens next. From start to finish, this book is mind blowing!" - Cedar Hollow Horror Reviews
 
"Yet another excellent book from Jason Parent. This was a lot of fun to read and I enjoyed every minute of it... It never ceases to amaze me how well Jason Parent can meld different genres together and produce something that is a lot of fun to read." - Scarlet's Web
 
"The plot is extremely original and the twists and turns superb... I couldn't fault the writing; it's clearly by an author who knows his craft inside-out and upside-down. A very refreshing and original read." - Barnsey's Books
 
"Jason Parent has quite a talent for writing complexity, and truly I did not see the twists this novel would take. Everything fit together quite well, though, and the tapestry is tautly woven and ultimately horrifying." - The Haunted Reading Room
 
"If at any point you think you know where this novel is going, think again. There are enough twists, turns, secrets, and revelations to keep your emotions on edge throughout each and every page. In spite of the physical atrocities being committed, the horrendous torture and murders, I found that it was a 'mental connection' with the characters that really made A Life Removed an exceptional, five-star novel, in my opinion. Their individual personalities gradually unfold over the course of the story, allowing you to get a sense of both the people you are seeing now, and who they were before these events." - Horror After Dark
 
"A Life Removed is a gritty police procedural, yet so much more. It's a compelling read with a wicked twist. Stomach churning at times and one of the best books I've read this year." - Frank Errington
 
"A Life Removed is, by far, one of the best books I've read this year. The perfect dovetailing of plot, characters, and tension." - Pop Horror