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The Ritualist A Vince Tanaka Thriller Series
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The Ritualist A Vince Tanaka Thriller Series

Some killers stop. Some disappear. The dangerous ones evolve.

Detective Vince Tanaka is ready to leave his NYPD career behind for a fresh start with the FBI and his family in San Diego. But when bodies begin appearing in churches across Manhattan-eyes removed and replaced with silver coins-Vince is pulled back into the cold case that's haunted him for three years: The Ritualist.

With only 48 hours before the killer's pattern suggests he'll vanish again, Vince must unravel the connection between seemingly random victims. But as he digs deeper, an unexpected link to incarcerated serial killer Richard Cartwright emerges, along with buried secrets from a long-forgotten psychiatric facility.

As the body count rises, Vince discovers the case is far more complex than anyone suspected. When the investigation takes a shocking personal turn, Vince must race to protect not only the next victim but also those closest to him.

In this pulse-pounding debut thriller, Adam Roach crafts a labyrinthine game of cat and mouse where nothing is as it seems, and the most dangerous threat might be the one Vince doesn't see coming.

Some demons can't be exorcised. Some nightmares follow you home.

Published: June 10, 2025

Pages: 274

ISBN: 9798218704155

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Brittany F.

Feb 8, 2026
Fantastic read. After looking over the synopsis I knew this was something for me. It gives The Alphabet Killer meets The Apostle Fury vibes for sure. And those series are my favorites. I love Vince and Leo throughout this book both characters are relatable and easy to enjoy. The constant niggle is definitely there. This ends with that cliffhanger making you instantly want to grab book 2. Adam we are patiently waiting. Or maybe it is impatiently.... Can't wait for more books by this author.

About the Author

Adam Roach
Crafting twists and chasing shadows is what I love to do. I've always had a passion for thrillers and twists ever since seeing The Usual Suspects when I was a teenager. I hope you enjoyed this background story and I hope you come to find my books are fast paced and leave you on the edge of your seat. I regularly hear comments like, "I was almost late for class", "I didn't want to have to make dinner for my family", "I stayed up way too late telling myself just one more chapter."

If this ends up being you, please let me know! I want to add you to the growing list of those who love chasing shadows! Email me at adam@adamroachbooks.com.