A serial killer is dangerous enough when investigators know where to look. But what happens when the suspect changes locations, assumes new identities and keeps moving while law enforcement struggles to stay one step behind?
That question drives much of the tension in Dutch Haid’s interconnected crime thrillers, The Bitch Farm and The Deed. Together, the novels follow a dark trail of murder, deception, fractured identity and relentless investigation, creating a continuing story in which both the killer and the people hunting him are constantly forced to adapt.
The Hunt Begins in The Bitch Farm
At the center of The Bitch Farm is James Alfred Zachary, a man whose respectable exterior conceals a deeply disturbing inner world. His story is complicated by the presence of Jessie and Zac, personas that become closely tied to his relationships, emotional reactions and violent behavior.
As women disappear and suspicious deaths accumulate, law enforcement begins noticing similarities among the cases. A specialized task force works to identify the person responsible, with Brad Ashley, Jack Baird and Sue Gunther playing major roles in the investigation.
For Brad, the case carries an especially painful weight. His sister is among the missing women believed to be connected to the killer, making the investigation more than another assignment.
The team gradually begins considering James a possible suspect. Clues involving funerals, cleaning products, the repeated use of the word “bitch,” and James’s connection to the Time Everlasting Cemetery strengthen their suspicions. Yet the investigators face one major problem: suspicion is not evidence.
By the end of The Bitch Farm, they still lack what they need to prove their theory.
The Suspect Disappears
Just as investigators move closer to James, his circumstances change dramatically.
With the assistance of Franie, he leaves Florida and assumes the identity of Hershel Liam Daquin. His escape is not merely a matter of crossing state lines. He receives documentation supporting his new identity and undergoes changes to his appearance, making the investigators’ task significantly more difficult.
Meanwhile, the Florida investigation stalls.
Then comes a new development: authorities in Slidell, Louisiana, report a missing-person case bearing disturbing similarities to the Florida crimes.
Suddenly, the hunt has moved.
The Deed Takes the Pursuit Beyond Florida
The forthcoming The Deed continues the story as the task force begins considering the possibility that the killer they know as Jessie has relocated.
Hershel attempts to establish himself in Louisiana and build a new life. However, Jessie and Zac have not vanished simply because James has adopted another name. Their continued presence creates an ongoing psychological struggle that keeps the threat alive.
As new crimes emerge, the investigators are forced to follow patterns across jurisdictions, compare crime scenes and reconsider what they know about the man they are pursuing.
The series increasingly becomes a race between reinvention and detection.
A Cat-and-Mouse Thriller That Keeps Moving
One of the strongest elements connecting The Bitch Farm and The Deed is movement. The killer changes locations and identities, while the task force expands its pursuit and follows each new lead.
That creates a crime saga built not only around discovering who committed the crimes, but around a harder challenge: finding someone who refuses to remain the same person for long.
The Bitch Farm is available now, while The Deed is currently in the publishing phase and will be available soon. For readers drawn to serial-killer fiction, psychological suspense, police investigations and long-form cat-and-mouse thrillers, Dutch Haid’s series offers a dark pursuit that grows wider and more dangerous with every chapter.
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