Collecting Cooper

A gripping tale unfolds in Collecting Cooper, where a missing psychology professor and student lead an ex-cop to uncover dark secrets.

In Collecting Cooper, a chilling narrative unfolds as people mysteriously vanish in Christchurch, prompting a desperate search for answers. Cooper Riley, a psychology professor, fails to show up for work, and his student Emma Green goes missing. The stakes rise when Theodore Tate, an ex-cop recently released from prison, is approached by Emma's father to help locate her. Tate's past, marked by a DUI accident that nearly took Emma's life, complicates his involvement, but he feels an undeniable sense of obligation to assist in the search.

As the investigation deepens, Tate discovers that a former mental patient has been abducting individuals, turning them into part of a twisted collection of serial killer memorabilia. The tension escalates as Tate is drawn back to Grover Hills, a now-closed mental institution where dark secrets linger. Survivors of Grover Hills are reluctant to confront their traumatic pasts, but Tate understands that unearthing these buried memories may be the key to saving Emma and Cooper.

Collecting Cooper is a masterfully crafted thriller that weaves together psychological depth and suspenseful storytelling. With comparisons to renowned authors like Dennis Lehane and Thomas Harris, this novel promises a relentless pace and a darkly humorous undertone, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The gripping narrative and complex characters invite readers to explore the depths of the human mind and the chilling realities of obsession.