The most decorated homicide detective in NYPD history, Dave Gurney is still trying to adjust to his life of quasi-retirement in upstate New York when a young woman who is producing a documentary on a notorious murder spree seeks his counsel. Soon after, Gurney begins feeling threatened: a razor-sharp hunting arrow lands in his yard, and he narrowly escapes serious injury in a booby-trapped basement.
As things grow more bizarre, he finds himself reexamining the case of The Good Shepherd. Mocked even by some who'd been his supporters, Dave realizes the killer is too clever to ever be found. The only gambit that may make sense is also the most dangerous—to make himself a target and get the killer to come to him.
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"I liked this book better than the second book, but still not as well as I liked Think of a Number. However, it got steadily better as the story progressed. John Vernon is a very good writer, better than most mystery/thriller writers, and I read a lot of them." — Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
"I liked this book better than the second book, but still not as well as I liked Think of a Number. However, it got steadily better as the story progressed. John Vernon is a very good writer, better than most mystery/thriller writers, and I read a lot of them."
“It’s always a pleasure to watch a keen mind absorbed in a difficult puzzle, which is how Dave Gurney distinguishes himself in John Verdon’s tricky whodunits.”
“A masterful bit of writing that builds to a surprising and satisfying climax. The tension and enigmatic situations created en route to the conclusion make this book a definite nail-biter.”
“The tension is palpable on virtually every page of a story that perfectly balances the protagonist’s complex inner life with an elaborately constructed puzzle.”
" There is so much meat to Verdon's books and his latest is no exception. Excellent police procedural. I will be sad to leave it behind when I finish. "
" Me ha costado mucho terminarlo,Ni la historia ni los personajes enganchan,es mas flojo que la primera novela, le falta ritmo, y resulta bastante pesada, en fin yo esperaba mas del autor. "
" I really wish I could give this book 4.5 stars. I really liked it. I enjoyed the other 2 books in the series, and this one did not disappoint. If you like a good mystery, I would definitely recommend this book. "
" His best so far. There's still the irritating relationship between the MC and his wife, but the plot is so interesting it had my brain spinning in circles trying to figure things out. "
" I always enjoy the mental gymnastics that come with this series. "
" Great book! This one really showed Dave's personality more than the other two. Dave wasn't his usual self and John pulled it off perfectly. I cant wait for number 4. "
" Excellent story. I love when I can't predict the ending of a book and this book kept me guessing right up til the end. I've really enjoyed all three of John Verdon's wonderful novels and greatly await the publishing of his next one...... "
" Great book. His best book to date. His characters are so interesting and the plot is fantastic. I would reccommend this book to everybody. Although it would be best to start at the beginning of the series with "Think of a Number". "
" Creepy serial killer -- with some good twists. The author throws clues in for a couple of different potential scenarios, so you aren't ever quite sure how it will all turn out until he wraps it up in the final chapters. "
" John verdon has a way to keep you hanging on till the very end. good find and will be looking forward to his other novels. "
" I'm a true fan of John Verdon! The first two books of this series are hard to match, but Verdon pulls it off with this one. He's mastered not only a fascinating plot but believable, sympathetic characters. Can't wait for the next one! "
" This is the third book in the series, and by far the best. The characters and setting remain wonderful and this story is much more engaging than the first two. I am very much looking forward to the next release! "
" This is his third and once again, he didn't disappoint! "
" Seemed a little slow at times, but I was glad to see the relationship with his son developing in this third Dave Gurney book. "
" Another John Verdon nail biter. This guy can really write. I can't wait for his next one. "
" Wow. 175 or so slow pages and then another 275 rocking to the end. Dave Gurney is a great protagonist but I doubt he will be seen again. Marilyn Stasio had this one right. A little long but a good read and mostly real solid fun. A couple of truly wonderful side characters. "
" A little disappointed with the ending! So much suspense left me deflated by the end. "
John Verdon is the author of the Dave Gurney series of thrillers, international bestsellers published in more than two dozen languages. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, he had two previous careers as an advertising creative director and a custom furniture maker.
Robert Fass is a veteran actor and twice winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has earned multiple Earphones Awards and been named in AudioFile magazine’s list of the year’s best narrations for six years.
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