Award-winning Author Pens His Fourth Serial Killer Thriller

Online, October 12, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The recent discovery of ten bodies on the beaches along Ocean Parkway on Long Island, New York is heart wrenching and certainly frightening. But for award-winning author Robert Banfelder, those scenarios are all too common. Mr. Banfelder has devoted numerous years researching the mind of the serial killer for his novels. His newest psychological thriller, KNOTS, has been released by Broadwater Books in e-book format and is available for immediate download.

Forensic psychologist and expert witness Dr. Jason D. Dunham, says of Mr. Banfelder's writing, "The author paints an excellent picture of a psychopath. Bravo!"

Set on the East End of Long Island, New York, KNOTS portrays covert operative Justin Barnes, who is called upon to assist Suffolk County homicide detectives in solving a string of bizarre murders. The killer leaves clues in the form of knots, becoming more intricate with each and every murder. KNOTS is Mr. Banfelder's fourth novel, and the third in the author's award-winning Justin Barnes series. This edge-of your-seat thriller will certainly appeal to fans of novelists James Patterson (Alex Cross Series), Jeffrey Deaver (The Bone Collector), and Thomas Harris (Silence of the Lambs).

Early in his writing career, Mr. Banfelder worked as an investigative reporter for Towers News in Queens, New York, writing editorials and articles referencing our criminal justice system. Mr. Banfelder worked indefatigably-along with journalist Mike Taibbi of CBS News and attorney Mark Baker of Barry Slotnick's office-in the successful release of an innocent young man from prison. Mr. Banfelder has lectured extensively on the mind of the serial killer and was invited to speak at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Institute regarding his courtroom observations.

Additionally, Mr. Banfelder writes outdoors articles for noted magazines, sharing his adventures in fishing, boating, and hunting. You will find his knowledge of the great outdoors woven through his novels.

The book appeals to audiences who enjoy suspense thrillers and is available in E-book Edition for instant download to your computer or your favorite e-reader.