The novel In the Heat of the Summer by John Katzenbach.
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The killer chooses Malcolm as his "messenger" to the public, providing him with exclusive details about upcoming murders. Malcolm’s career skyrockets as he becomes the center of the story, but the relationship becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As the killer's obsession with fame grows, he turns his sights on Malcolm and Christine, leading to a tense and deadly confrontation in the Florida Everglades. Key Details Crime Thriller / Neo-noir The novel In the Heat of the Summer by John Katzenbach