Carson Ryder

**Series Synopsis: Carson Ryder** Step into a shadowy world where art is the ultimate crime scene and the value of life is measured in sinister brushstrokes. The Carson Ryder series delves into the chilling realm of forensics and twisted artistry, where renowned detective Carson Ryder and his unconventional partner, Harry Nautilus, navigate the dark underbelly of criminal minds and their grotesque creations. As they confront deranged artists and obsessive collectors, they grapple with their own demons—Ryder haunted by his past and Nautilus, a brilliant but troubled ally, questioning the morality of their pursuits. In **The Death Collectors**, the duo is thrust into chaos following the shocking courtroom execution of notorious psychotic artist Marsden Hexcamp. With the body gone and evidence obliterated, Ryder and Nautilus must race against time through a hidden gallery of horrors, unraveling the mystery behind the collectors willing to pay a steep price for artwork soaked in blood. Themes of obsession, artistry, and the fragility of sanity intermingle as they uncover a network of fetishists, blurring the lines between admiration and madness. Each pulse-pounding chapter embroils readers deeper into a chilling investigation that questions the very nature of creativity and mortality. Will Carson and Harry unveil the truth behind the haunting art before it can resonate with terror once more? Get ready to turn the page and step into the abyss—where art reflects the darkest depths of the human soul.