The Collector is the taut and terrifying psychological thriller from Fiona Cummins, the author of Rattle.

It’s time to go back to the beginning.

A psychopath with a sinister obsession. A troubled teenager training as his apprentice. The search for Clara Foyle – and the detective desperate to find her. From Fiona Cummins, The Collector is the gripping, heart-pounding sequel to Rattle.

‘Cummins is a keeper’ - Lee Child, author of Jack Reacher

‘A crime novel of the very first order’ - David Baldacci, author of The 6:20 Man

Jakey escaped with his life and moved to an Essex seaside town. His rescue was a miracle but his parents know that the Collector is still out there, watching, waiting . . .

Clara, the girl he left behind, dreams of being found. Her mother is falling apart but she will not give up hope.

The Collector has found an apprentice to take over his family’s legacy. But he can’t forget the one that got away and the detective who destroyed his dreams.

DS Etta Fitzroy must hunt him down before his obsession destroys them all.

Perfect for fans of Mo Hayder and Thomas Harris (The Silence of the Lambs).

"A riveting read that will keep you up at night" - Hello!

"Rattle was one of the most chilling and gripping thrillers released last year. The Collector [. . .] is even more creepy and unsettling with tension slowly ramped up to build to a sensational finale that will make you gasp" - Daily Express

"Cummins has a gift for imbuing the everyday with menace. Despite the picture-postcard coastal setting, the seam of evil that runs through this story is totally convincing" - Sunday Mirror