The Beginning (Netted: A Serial Killer Thriller Series Book 1)

A Match. A Message. A Murder. Welcome to the Dark Web’s Deadliest Game.When Dale Tilson turns to online dating to heal from his devastating breakup, he expects nothing more than a distraction. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare orchestrated by Marla, a psychotic killer who lures victims for something far more sinister than robbery. Surviving her brutal attack is only the beginning—Dale has stumbled into the hunting grounds of Father Paul, the dark web’s most notorious predator.Miles away, fifteen-year-old Jessica discovers Father Paul’s live-streamed torture sessions in the deepest corners of the internet. Obsessed with his power and craving the attention she’s never received, Jessica makes a deadly mistake that puts her directly in his crosshairs.When their worlds collide in a remote Michigan barn, Dale and Jessica face Father Paul’s cult of killers and their twisted audience of online spectators. With cameras rolling and sadistic viewers placing bets on their fate, they must confront a terrifying reality: in Father Paul’s game, survival isn’t guaranteed—and escape may be impossible.Perfect for fans of disturbing psychological thrillers and technological horror, Netted: The Beginning delivers a chilling exploration of online predators, cult manipulation, and the dark corners of human nature.⚠️ WARNING: This book contains graphic violence, torture scenes, and disturbing content. From the author of The Trish Vampire Horror Series, Trinity of Horror, and The Haunting of Gallagher Hotel comes the first book in the pulse-pounding Netted series.