Chasing Hunter

by Cort Malone

Suspenseful and action-packed, Chasing Hunter by Cort Malone is a fast-paced thriller filled with plot twists, deception, and intrigue. Framed for a brutal murder, Jake Hunter, a summer associate at a prestigious Manhattan law firm, finds himself caught up in a harrowing game of cat and mouse that puts his friends and family in grave danger. When Jake discovers his mentor, the firm's biggest rainmaker, lying in a pool of blood and near death, the attorney's final words lead Jake to evidence that could topple the highest ranks of the Russian mafia. Unable to go to the police, who are convinced that he is the killer, Jake is forced to go on the run. With only three days to save himself, his new girlfriend, and his kidnapped younger brother, Jake's time is running out. Unsure of who to trust, and faced with a dark secret from his past, Jake quickly learns that nothing is as it seems. Only one thing is certain-with the Russian mob, the FBI, two mercenary spies, and a private detective all hot on his trail-everyone is Chasing Hunter.

Genres: Fiction

322 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 2007

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good whodunnit with lots of twists and turns

Seemed a little slow getting started but well worth it. Action gets going and there’s lots of it. Almost too much to keep track of. There are so many people looking for Jake it’s hard to keep straight but that’s part of the mystery that keeps you interested. Well worth the read.

[L Jerome Krovetz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

plot is very complicated but god . characters are well drawn and interesting. I enjoyed this book very much.. looking for others by this author4"'

[Dennis Batchelder · Rating 5 out of 5]

A twists-and-turns-filled chase

Cort Malone's 'Chasing Hunter' tells what happens after over-ambitious Russian mob attorney Michael Kelban passes evidence to his intern Jake Hunter before Kelban is stabbed and left to die. Over the course of the book, Hunter must use his wits to avoid getting killed by Russian mobsters, FBI agents, and private detectives.

Malone's writing is similar to Brad Meltzer's: he's throwing twist after twist at you throughout the book. Hunter's situation grows more dire by the page, and just when you think you have the story figured out and Hunter has overcome another foil-proof attempt on his life, another escalation sends him back running.

Malone's characters are full-bodied and seasoned with detailed backgrounds and strong motivations. A couple times I felt Malone was telling more than he was showing, but the story kept me interested and engaged, and I'd be happy to read more books from him.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick, easy read "chase" thriller that has Hunter running from everybody.

[Sue Densmore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moved quickly, good character development and action, and a few surprises along the way.

[Duffy Pearce · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not great

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Russian Mob thriller that was a good beach read.

[Dallas Kersey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a genuinely well-written mystery by a first-time author. Look forward to his next.

[Carolyn Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed all the twists and turns

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book for $.99 through amazon kindle. It was excellent. Lots of twists and turns.

[Nev Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good fast paced thriller