The Smart Killer

High Peaks Mystery Thriller #4

by Jack Hunt

Multiple strange deaths. A smart killer. And a homicide investigator charged with tackling the case in this tense thriller.

When a modern home in High Peaks burns to the ground killing the family, it appears as if the tragic deaths were an accident. But a gut instinct tells Noah Sutherland otherwise. Days later, a family at another residence is found dead under bizarre circumstances. A coincidence, or are the two related?

As the calculating stalker dubbed The Smart Killer stays in the shadows and continues slaughtering ordinary families in their homes, the investigation shakes the small Adirondack town to the core. Once a picturesque northern getaway in Upstate New York, the county is now a gruesome scene of mass murder.

After an anonymous message is left for Hugh Sutherland, suggesting the killer might target him, the case becomes personal, and Noah must bring the murderer to justice. As Sutherland and his team struggle with zero clues and more victims dying, Noah believes the key to ending the murders may lie in secrets that some would like to keep buried.

With the killer watching, can Noah find the evidence to stop him, or will his father become the next victim?

Genres: Thriller

328 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 16, 2024

About the author

Jack Hunt is the international bestselling author of over seventy thriller novels. He's been ranked #1 in the Amazon charts in multiple thriller, mystery, crime, and science fiction genres. He's also been named a Kindle Unlimited All-Star. He's married with two children. Jack lives on the East coast of North America.

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Reviews

[Judy Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smart author

Another great jack Hunt book. I love his characters and found myself crying in this book on several occasions. Hunt's descriptive writing places the readers center front to all the action. As I grew up in upstate New York, it is a pleasure to revisit it with his excellent stories.

[Travis DiPalma · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐'s

This is a solid installment in the series. I always enjoy the plots, but I question why the author feels it necessary to murder/kill everyone in the main characters life.

Surely, if a death is needed, a different character could be chosen.

That's the downfall in the series...like... "how many deaths is Noah going to deal with?"

[Ginger · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was a fast read but I thought the plot needed more focus. At times it was dealing with the narcotics trade they were trying to stop, while at other times it was it dealing with the serial murders that were occurring. By the end of the book, not all my questions had been answered and I felt like I'd missed something.

[D M Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Well this book really took me by surprise. Mainly because it starts slowly, but that is just to lull you into a false sense. I couldn't out it down, reading well into the night to finish it. Well done Mr. Hunt you have done it again.

[Sandy L Roder · Rating 5 out of 5]

And the Hunt is on

Noah Sutherland is such a great character. He such a determined cop, trying to make sense of the senseless murders. What a great read.Keep them coming Jack Hunt. I can't wait for the next High Peaks mystery.

[John Valley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just not my style. I am not a fan of books where you have no chance of figuring out the guilty; Emmett doesn't appear until about 85% through the book.
Also not getting that so many stories were left unanswered and taking a quick glance at book #5 doesn't appear to show any answers.

[Diane Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack Hunt

I am so glad I discovered this series and Jack Hunt. I thoroughly am enjoying it. I look forward to more. I highly recommend!

[Pete Corcoran · Rating 5 out of 5]

great story with the Noah Sutherland

Love these tales. Great characters and a fantastic storyline to boot. Just wish they were longer because they’re truly fantastic

[Sandie Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

keeps you engaged

Always well written. Good characters, all are flawed, just like us readers. I didn’t want to put it down. Great read.

[Stayce L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

This one is my favorite so far. It’s midnight, but I was unable to put the book down until I finished it. Many twists to this one and more to come.

[Brenda C Ferris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clever plot, believable characters

I've read books 1 - 4, so clearly I think they're worth reading. While not Great American Novels, settling down with one is time well spent.

[Lynne]

Didn’t make me care enough about the characters. Read 50% and figured I valued the time left in my life than finishing this book.

[Laura Poppenwimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good series, complex plots and characters that add to the storyline. Once started these books are hard to put down.