Synopses & Reviews
When the mutilated body of a young woman is discovered in the Santa Monica Mountains, LAPD Detective Jessica Allen knows she's seen this before--two and a half years ago on the other side of the country. A sadistic serial killer has been operating undetected for a decade, preying on lone female drivers whose cars have broken down. The press dub the killer 'the Samaritan,' but with no leads--and a killer who leaves no traces--the police investigation quickly grinds to a halt. That's when Carter Blake shows up to volunteer his services. He's a skilled manhunter with an uncanny ability to predict the Samaritan's next moves. At first, Allen and her colleagues are suspicious. After all, their new ally shares some uncomfortable similarities to the man they're tracking. But as the Samaritan takes his slaughter to the next level, Blake must find a way to stop him . . . even if it means bringing his own past crashing down on top of him.
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"British author Cross makes a spectacular U.S. debut with this harrowing thriller. The gripping, intense pace and the intriguing characters will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Hope for a sequel!" Library Journal (starred review)
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"Mason Cross has created an enigmatic character in Carter Blake. The writing is taut, intelligent, oozes suspense. A highly impressive debut novel." Matt Hilton, author of the bestselling Joe Hunter thrillers
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"My kind of book." Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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"Keeps the pace breakneck, the suspense high, and the body-count higher." Booklist
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"Cross provides a gratifyingly high body count, ruthlessly efficient action sequences and all the other thrills youd expect of the superior popcorn movie you can expect his first novel to spawn, right down to a nifty extra twist in the tail." Kirkus
Synopsis
The thrilling sequel to Mason Cross'
Synopsis
A sadistic serial killer has been operating undetected for a decade, preying on lone female drivers whose cars have broken down. The press dub the killer 'the Samaritan, ' but with no leads--and a killer who leaves no traces--the police investigation quickly grinds to a halt That's when Carter Blake shows up to volunteer his services. He's a skilled manhunter with an uncanny ability to predict the Samaritan's next moves. At first, Allen and her colleagues are suspicious. After all, their new ally shares some uncomfortable similarities to the man they're tracking. But as the Samaritan takes his slaughter to the next level, Blake must find a way to stop him . . . even if it means bringing his own past crashing down on top of him.
About the Author
Mason Cross