Dead Fall

Joe Hunter #7.5

by Matt Hilton

Joe Hunter avenges the murder of two people: William Murray, a small-time crook, and Candice Berry, a hooker, by tricking their killer. Poetic justice as the murderer falls off a roof - his own method of killing.

Genres: Thriller, Crime, Short Stories

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2009

About the author

Matt Hilton worked for twenty-two years in private security and the police force in Cumbria. He is a 4th Dan blackbelt and coach in Ju-Jitsu. He lives in Cumbria with his wife and son.

Matt is the author of the best-selling Joe Hunter thriller series, as well as standalone horror thrillers and short stories that have appeared in a number of collections and anthologies. Matt's first novel - Dead Men's Dust - was a Sunday Times best-seller and was shortlisted for the ITW New Novel Award 2009.

Reviews

[Abibliofob · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sad day indeed. This was the last Joe hunter for me to read, I hope that Matt Hilton sometime in the future will write more books about this character. The upside is that there are other books from this author to read. and I will try to do that. This was a great short story and it contained some twists I didn't see coming and as usual it was tols very well. I can really recommend this author.

[Kevin Gardner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely cracking short story from matt Hilton.highly recommended.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet if you love Jo Hunter your love this .

Well worth your time and money.

[Karl · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only downside to this was that this is a short story. Great energy and was like a great appetizer in that I wanted more!

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short story.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

William Murray sold stuff illegal, but he was a nice little guy. When he supposedly committed "suicide" by jumping off the roof of crime boss Mick O'Neill's building, Hunter knew what actually happened. O'Neill and four witness claimed they didn't didn't even know Murray had jumped until the ruckus of arriving police cars alerted them. But there was only one elevator that went to the penthouse and one needed a key to make it work.

Hunter was ready to go in then, but his partner Rink calmed him down. That would only get him in jail for murder. Better to wait a bit. And plan.

But when prostitute Candace Berry was found shot in the back of the head, Hunter knew he couldn't wait any longer. Candace was another friend who plied her trade to support two children. Her pimp answered to O'Neill.

So he went in. With a plan. O'Neill would pay, just not in the manner one would think.

Another good tale.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joe Hunter has a problem with criminals. he likes to help the underdog. When William Murray takes a nose dive from Mick O'Neill's penthouse, Hunter is not happy. Within days Candice berry turns up dead. Now it is personal. Hunter tackles Marvin 'Moby Dick' Whalen and his two enforcers. They were responsible for Candice's death so they must pay. But Whalen works for Micky O'Neill and he must pay.
Rather than take direct action Hunter breaks in and lets himself get captured. Mickty can' help himself and confesses to William's murder and for Candice's death. The problem Hunter is wired up for the cops. In the ensuing struggle Micky 'throws' himself out of the 14th floor. case closed.

[Ted · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a stinker. I only made through a chapter and a half.

FYI, if an undercover cop tells you he or she is not a cop, that's definitely NOT grounds for an entrapment defense. Can't imagine why the author thought otherwise.

[Marla Troyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too short

Joe Hunter doing what he does best. He gets the bad guys and helps the cops too.
Stay tuned for more great stories.

[Michele Tournay · Rating 4 out of 5]

short story