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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Mason Crossdebuted on the American publishing scene with The Killing Season. He is also the author of The Samaritan, the new novel in the Carter Blake series. You can find out more by visiting his website: www.carterblake.net. He lives in England.
My kind of book. --Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author"
Cross provides a gratifyingly high body count, ruthlessly efficient action sequences and all the other thrills you'd expect of the superior popcorn movie you can expect his first novel to spawn, right down to a nifty extra twist in the tail. "
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!
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
My kind of book.--Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Keeps the pace breakneck, the suspense high, and the body-count higher.
Fans of Jeffery Deaver that other thrill-master who can't resist piling on the climactic twists even as the lights are coming up and you're looking for your umbrella should be enthralled."
Even jaded genre readers will be absorbed by Cross s second thriller featuring manhunter Carter Blake. Cross makes the most of alternating perspectives, building up to a logical but surprising climax."
Cross s skills at plot, locale, and character are impressive. Additionally Blake is as intriguing as he is competent, with a few skeletons in his closet to add to his credibility."
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