THIRST

In THIRST, Ted Lazaris vividly reconstructs the chilling true story of Richard Chase, known as the Vampire of Sacramento, blending investigative records, psychiatric evaluations, and witness testimony to explore the disturbing psychological collapse behind the notorious murders. The novel delves into a terrifying era when a man’s descent into paranoia and delusion transformed ordinary suburban streets into scenes of horror, revealing that the greatest fear is often rooted in reality. Through authentic detail and haunting imagery, the book offers an unsettling and atmospheric true-crime experience that exposes how horror can quietly infiltrate a community.