Discover the captivating backstory of private detective Charlie Parker, the beloved protagonist of John Connolly’s chilling crime thrillers, in this short and introspective work. Connolly shares his experiences as a journalist, his reflections on empathy and evil, and sheds light on the struggles of Parker as he grapples with loss and his own humanity. With praise from critics like Publishers Weekly and The Wall Street Journal, this is a must-read for fans of dark and intriguing crime fiction.