crime Killer Thriller Novel
Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR
I’ve sketched the core hook for a psychological-thriller novel: in a quiet village, two competitive police officers hunt a supposed serial killer—only to have one uncover that the “psycho” never existed and that the other officer has been staging the entire identity trail while murdering villagers himself.
I now need that one-line concept expanded into a full-length novel written in third-person limited. You’ll guide readers through tight investigation scenes, mounting paranoia, and a final reveal that reframes every clue placed along the way. I’m after a tense, atmospheric pace similar to Sharp Objects or The Silent Patient—lean prose, vivid sensory detail, and authentic procedural touches.
Deliverables
• Plot blueprint: chapter-by-chapter outline with turning points and red herrings
• Character sheets for the two inspectors, key villagers, and the fabricated “killer” persona
• Complete manuscript (≈80–90k words) in Word or Scrivener, formatted for easy editing
• One revision round after my margin notes
Acceptance Criteria
– Consistent third-person limited viewpoint, alternating only between the two officers
– Psychological tension over graphic gore; violence shown when necessary for stakes
– Foreshadowing that makes the twist satisfying yet surprising on a second read
If you’ve penned crime or psychological thrillers before, especially those with unreliable perspectives, your sample chapters will help me gauge fit. I’m ready to start as soon as we align on the outline and milestones.
I now need that one-line concept expanded into a full-length novel written in third-person limited. You’ll guide readers through tight investigation scenes, mounting paranoia, and a final reveal that reframes every clue placed along the way. I’m after a tense, atmospheric pace similar to Sharp Objects or The Silent Patient—lean prose, vivid sensory detail, and authentic procedural touches.
Deliverables
• Plot blueprint: chapter-by-chapter outline with turning points and red herrings
• Character sheets for the two inspectors, key villagers, and the fabricated “killer” persona
• Complete manuscript (≈80–90k words) in Word or Scrivener, formatted for easy editing
• One revision round after my margin notes
Acceptance Criteria
– Consistent third-person limited viewpoint, alternating only between the two officers
– Psychological tension over graphic gore; violence shown when necessary for stakes
– Foreshadowing that makes the twist satisfying yet surprising on a second read
If you’ve penned crime or psychological thrillers before, especially those with unreliable perspectives, your sample chapters will help me gauge fit. I’m ready to start as soon as we align on the outline and milestones.