The Torment of Others

Several years after Derek Tyler was incarcerated for slaughtering several prostitutes, another lady of the night is found dead under similar modus operandi being vaginally penetrated using a dildo covered in razor blades.

While Dr. Tony Hill tries to convince Derek Tyler to explain who the Voice is DCI Carol Jordan sets up a sting operation using Paula McIntyre.

Tony confronts Sergeant Jan Shields, who has been using mind manipulation to make others kill because she's a control freak.

Entertainment Weekly gave The Torment of Others an "A-", calling it "smooth", "confident", and "deeply satisfying", with a plot "chock-full of creepy goodness" and "elegant manipulation".

[2] Library Journal rated the book as "highly recommended", commending McDermid for keeping the series interesting "through developing the relationships among the characters and providing nonstop action and edge-of-the-seat suspense".