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Morrissey's 'Scream City': A '90s Neon Noir Nightmare
12 May
Summary
- The novel is set in 1997 Milwaukee and features a former officer.
- A current murder echoes the crimes of the infamous Cream City Killer.
- The author describes the book as her most imaginative work yet.
Hannah Morrissey's next novel, Scream City, is set to be released in early 2027. This standalone thriller plunges readers into Milwaukee in 1997, a city grappling with its past and present.
The story centers on Rex Hale, a former police officer facing personal and professional turmoil. His life takes a dangerous turn when a murder occurs, appearing to be the work of a copycat emulating the historical Cream City Killer.
As Rex investigates, he finds an unlikely ally in Alice, a bookstore owner connected to the original killer. The mystery deepens with each new victim, drawing them into a perilous race against time.
Morrissey calls Scream City a "morbid love letter" to the 1990s and Milwaukee's historic neighborhoods. She characterizes the novel as her most imaginative work, a departure into neon noir that promises high-stakes tension and deep character development.
