Ex-homicide cop Frank Quinn is still reeling in the wake of an elaborate setup that ended his career, but a new case presents a chance to salvage his reputation. A killer dubbed "The Night Prowler" has begun terrorizing the citizens of New York City. Unseen, he enters couples' homes. Unsuspected, he lingers until the perfect moment arrives to murder his victims. With the body count climbing, it's up to Quinn to unlock the mystery of a madman's past and end his bloody reign of terror. Quinn has his work cut out for him-because in the city of New York, any one of eight million faces could be that of a killer - or his next target. "Lutz knows how to seize and hold the reader's imagination from the start." (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
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"Wow! First book I've read by John Lutz..and its his first in the detective "Frank Quinn" series.This was a heart pounding suspense thriller that kept you on the edge of your seat.If you like serial killers you'll love this. I can't wait to read the 2nd book in the series. "
— Don (4 out of 5 stars)
" Just re-read this , really enjoyed it! "
— DJ, 2/20/2014" One of a triolgy, In for the Kill, and Night Kills. Great suspense, serial killer, dective series that will keep you up all night reading just to get to the end. It will keep you guessing all the way to the end. "
— Sandie, 2/16/2014" My Dad recommended this. Don't read books my Dad recommends to you. "
— Ben, 2/15/2014" I killer enters silently into couple's homes as they sleep. He watches a while, even raids their refrigerators, then leaves "gifts" for this victims and murders them leaving no trail behind. Interesting story and something to think about in your own home. "
— Barb, 1/31/2014" Frank Quinn series....a must read!!! "
— Sarina52, 1/19/2014" This is a book that I could not put down..I found the characters fascinating and the plot kept me guessing. I have read the entire Frank Quinn series and each one keeps getting better and better. "
— Patti, 1/17/2014" Poorly written. Full of cliches. Bumbling characters who don't do one thing to solve the crime. No nuance. No surprise. Not sure why anyone would read a sequel to this book. "
— Andy, 1/15/2014" This book was excellent ! I love series of books with the same characters. I found a new author !!!! "
— Becky, 1/12/2014" A good thriller, but a little predictable. I do enjoy Lutz's writing style and characters so I'll definitely read other books of his. "
— Luann, 1/10/2014" Loved it! Can't wait to read the next one in the series! "
— Annieb, 12/27/2013" The things I remember most about this book - Why are most of the women described as fat? Why are the women too stupid to be concerned when strange gifts start showing up in their apartments and their husbands claim no knowledge? "
— Michele, 12/25/2013" Yet another great read by John Lutz. I should have read this first as it's the first in the Night series but that isn't overly important. It does explain the Pearl and Frank relationship a bit more. I lived the twist about the Night Prowler although I guessed half if the twist. "
— Jenn, 12/13/2013" I wish I had read this book first because it answered some of the questions which don't seem to get addressed in subsequent books. I enjoyed this one most of the 4 books I read by this author. His story lines are good, I just think he could use a better editor. "
— Lynda, 12/2/2013" LANGUAGE! This was a book that made me afraid of trusting anyone. Should have read the cover and the comment: 'John Lutz know how to make you shiver.' "
— Carol, 10/31/2013" This was the first Lutz book that I found was easy to put down. However, the ending made up for it! "
— Kay, 3/29/2013" This is a good mystery/thriller. Lutz is a little slower moving than some authors, but more accurate to reality. "
— Igurgi, 2/27/2013" I enjoyed this novel, the first in the Quinn series, despite some unfinished plot lines. Will definitely read the next book and see how it goes from there. "
— Uncouth13, 12/30/2012" Good book, great multi-stories within the main story. "
— Jimblankenfeld, 3/4/2012" I'm not usually a fan of serial killer/grittier mysteries but this novel hooked me and I had a hard time putting it down. "
— Ginger, 2/19/2012" I give the author one star for writing a book this thick. But the characters were poorly drawn, the dialogue was awful, and the exposition limped along with a broken leg. I give credit to my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for my wading through the whole thing despite all its shortcomings. "
— Sandra, 12/28/2011" A little too character heavy but still a decent distraction. Wierd but good twist at the end. "
— Billie, 12/22/2011" I enjoyed this book as much as the others of his I have read. Kept me guessing and had a hard time putting this book down! "
— Vanillahugz, 11/28/2011" Many things going on at one time, but very good thriller with a big twist at the end. "
— Trikkessa, 9/28/2011" Read this book for a mystery book-club...I would definitely read another by this author. "
— Emily, 9/23/2011" Great for the "serial killer" genre... a few odd bits, a few questions at the end, but I really like the main cast of characters. "
— Erika, 9/6/2011" Wow! First book I've read by John Lutz..and its his first in the detective "Frank Quinn" series.This was a heart pounding suspense thriller that kept you on the edge of your seat.If you like serial killers you'll love this. I can't wait to read the 2nd book in the series. "
— Don, 8/28/2011" It was pretty decent. It had so much going with different characters. But it's a good suspense story. "
— Jorge, 5/27/2011" This book is okay but I'm at the point where I'm bored with it and would like to know how it ends so I can move on. Disappointed that there wasn't more suspense. "
— Anne, 4/24/2011" Poorly written. Full of cliches. Bumbling characters who don't do one thing to solve the crime. No nuance. No surprise. Not sure why anyone would read a sequel to this book. "
— Andy, 12/15/2010" My Dad recommended this. Don't read books my Dad recommends to you. "
— Ben, 7/29/2010" This was the first Lutz book that I found was easy to put down. However, the ending made up for it! "
— Kay, 7/29/2010" Read this book for a mystery book-club...I would definitely read another by this author. "
— Emily, 5/7/2010" A fantastic read keeps you entralled right from the beginning.A serial killer who only kills married couples and a cop accused of a rape he didn,t commit trying to clear his name and help catch the killer. "
— Georgiann, 2/28/2010" One of a triolgy, In for the Kill, and Night Kills. Great suspense, serial killer, dective series that will keep you up all night reading just to get to the end. It will keep you guessing all the way to the end. "
— Sandie, 5/1/2009" I give the author one star for writing a book this thick. But the characters were poorly drawn, the dialogue was awful, and the exposition limped along with a broken leg. I give credit to my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for my wading through the whole thing despite all its shortcomings. "
— Sandra, 11/20/2008" Yet another great read by John Lutz. I should have read this first as it's the first in the Night series but that isn't overly important. It does explain the Pearl and Frank relationship a bit more. I lived the twist about the Night Prowler although I guessed half if the twist. "
— Jenn, 11/14/2008" Cookie cutter killer mystery. It was mostly ok but kind of lame. Super fast read though. "
— Weylin, 11/13/2008" This book is a murder mystery - usually my favorite genre. I just can't get into this. It definitely won't keep you up reading all night long, that's for sure. <br/> <br/>11/17/08 Retired this book to the shelf. I doubt I'll revisit it. Too many other reading opportunities out there! "
— Lisa, 10/9/2008" This is actually another book that got more interesting with each page. <br/>Good story line, graphic though..but puts you on the edge of your seat! <br/> "
— *~sandi~*, 9/9/2008" Many things going on at one time, but very good thriller with a big twist at the end. "
— Trikkessa, 7/25/2008" A little too character heavy but still a decent distraction. Wierd but good twist at the end. "
— Mama, 5/9/2008" This is a good mystery/thriller. Lutz is a little slower moving than some authors, but more accurate to reality. "
— Igurgi, 12/10/2007" I killer enters silently into couple's homes as they sleep. He watches a while, even raids their refrigerators, then leaves "gifts" for this victims and murders them leaving no trail behind. Interesting story and something to think about in your own home. "
— Barb, 11/3/2007John Lutz is the author of more than forty novels and two hundred short stories and is a past president of Mystery Writers of America and Private Eye Writers of America. He is the recipient of the Edgar Award and the Shamus Award. His novel SWF Seeks Same was made into the movie Single White Female, starring Bridget Fonda. He is the author of two private eye series and divides his time between homes in St. Louis, Missouri, and Sarasota, Florida.
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.