«The Box» by John L. Lansdale

THE BOXA Mecana StoryJohn L. Lansdale
Just when he thought he was out…Thomas Mecana discovers a new killer has stolen old evidence from a case thought long-closed. When the bodies begin to pile up, Mecana knows he must take action. Together with a little help from his friends, they just might be able to stop a copycat murderer. This thrilling story from John L. Lansdale (Tales from the Crypt, Slow Bullet, Zombie Gold) brings Mecana face-to-face with pure evil.
THE MECANA SERIESby JOHN L. LANSDALE
HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR — Mecana Series #1Dallas PD Detective Thomas Mecana is on the hunt for a serial killer terrorizing the Lone Star State. Joining him is Darcie Connors, a young officer working her first murder case. With hard work, and some luck, Mecana and his partner discover a most-unusual serial killer case with murder in its very genes.
WHEN THE NIGHT BIRD SINGS — Mecana Series #2Detectives Thomas Mecana and Darcie Connors are on the trail of a new suspect. With an ever-growing suspect list, Mecana must toe the line between friend and foe. Each action leaves them sitting in the crosshairs of danger. One wrong move could mean the end.
TWISTED JUSTICE — Mecana Series #3Dallas Homicide Detective Sunday Verves is looking into the suspicious deaths of local drug runners when she discovers a potential suspect that hits too close to home. When the trail leads her south of the border, she enlists some old friends to track down the suspects.
THE BOX — Mecana Series #4Detective Thomas Mecana and the gang get back together for another case. Mecana soon finds the case will also bring him back to where it all began. This horror-filled novel is the latest installment of The Mecana Series.