The Hundredth Man by Jack Kerley
A darkly compelling serial-killer novel introducing the next big name in psychological thrillers and, in Carson Ryder, a fascinating and complex protagonist set for many books to come. ge – and the victim this time is no prostitute. Chasing shadows while their boss relentlessly undercuts their progress, Carson and his partner begin to suspect that someone close to them is the killer's ultimate target. And their only hope of catching the murderer lies in apparently meaningless ramblings written on corpses … and the advice of a twisted sociopath. Recalling Michael Connelly's taut storytelling and James Patterson's searing narrative twists, The Hundredth Man thunders to a stark and chilling revelation in a riveting psychological thriller instantly confirming the newcomer as a master of suspense.Praise for The Hundredth Man:
`The Hundredth Man has a crackerjack plot and wonderfully original rapid-fire proseJack Kerley is a writer to watch. And read.’ David Baldacci
`A chilling journey into a pitch-black mind’ Michael Marshall
Jack Kerley worked in advertising and teaching before becoming a full-time novelist. He lives in Newport, Kentucky, but also spends a good deal of time in Southern Alabama, the setting for The Hundredth Man.
His love of the suspense genre was sparked at age thirteen, when his father gave him a collection of Saint stories by Leslie Charteris. Other cited influences include William Shakespeare, Louis Armstrong, and any large and moving body of water.
Jack Kerley is married with two children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007180585 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007180586 |
| Title | The Hundredth Man |
| Author | Jack Kerley |
| Series | Carson Ryder |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2004-08-02 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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