The First Scarlet Door by J.D. Barker - ISBN: 9798999350947
Hardcover
Boy hunts monsters, finds his own darkness behind a scarlet door.
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The First Scarlet Door

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    352 pages

  • Release Date

    5 November 2026

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Summary

Before he was known as the Four Monkey Killer, he was just a boy trying to survive.

Charleston, 1999. Fifteen-year-old Anson Bishop didn’t mean to kill—not the first time, anyway. Raised by parents who taught him that murder was simply survival, Anson thought he’d escaped his dark past when his home burned and his mother vanished with stolen mob money.

He was wrong.

Someone is hunting Charleston’s forgotten children—the runaways, the addicts, the ones no one will miss.…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798999350947
Author:J.D. Barker
Publisher:Hampton Creek Press
Imprint:Hampton Creek Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:5 November 2026
Weight:602g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
Series:4MK Thrillers
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Critics Review

“J. D. Barker is quickly becoming one of the best thriller writers working today.” * —Book Reporter.com *“What sets Barker apart is his unique ability to blend genres seamlessly. His novels are a masterful fusion of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural, creating a reading experience that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.” * —CULTR.com *“JD Barker is an author to watch in the coming years.” – —Rolling Stone * —Rolling Stone *“I don’t say this lightly: J.D. Barker is a force to be reckoned with.” – —Tosca Lee, NY Times Bestselling Author“A talented writer with a delightfully devious mind!” – —Jeffery Deaver, NY Times Bestselling Author“J.D. Barker is a one-of-a-kind writer and that’s a rare and special thing. Stephen King comes to mind and Lee Child, John Sandford. All one-of-a-kinds. Don’t miss anything J.D. writes.” – James Patterson

About The Author

J.D. Barker

J.D. Barker is the New York Times and international best-selling author of numerous novels, including SOMETHING I KEEP UPSTAIRS and the wildly popular 4MK thriller series. He regularly collaborates with James Patterson. His books have been translated into two dozen languages, sold in more than 150 countries, and optioned for both film and television. Barker resides in coastal New Hampshire with his wife, Dayna, and their daughter, Ember.

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