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Joe Venn Thriller #4
Sigma Curse
Joe Venn returns...
When Detective Lieutenant Joe Venn of the NYPD's Division of Special Projects is called to investigate the murder of a soldier in a Manhattan hotel room, he understands why. The Division handles crimes with a political angle, and the soldier, Corporal Dale Fincher, was the son of a New York Supreme Court judge.
But the FBI are also involved in the case. And soon Venn learns the reason. Fincher's killing is the third in the last six weeks to feature the same modus operandi. Namely, an icepick through the head. And a symbol - Sigma - branded on the victim's forehead...
A serial killer is on the loose in New York City.
Venn teams up with the FBI in an uneasy alliance, and begins to identify a bizarre and seemingly unconnected series of details. The killer appears to be female - but is she acting alone? What if anything links the three victims so far: a subway employee, a homeless John Doe, and a soldier? And what's the meaning of the Sigma symbol burned into the dead people's faces?
A shocking attack brings the whole case closer to Venn's heart, and he finds himself racing against time not only to stay ahead of his FBI partners, but also to find - and stop - the Sigma killer before she strikes again...
By turns suspenseful and breakneck-paced, SIGMA CURSE is the fourth novel in the acclaimed Joe Venn series, a terrifying serial-killer thriller with a twist you won' t see coming.
When Detective Lieutenant Joe Venn of the NYPD's Division of Special Projects is called to investigate the murder of a soldier in a Manhattan hotel room, he understands why. The Division handles crimes with a political angle, and the soldier, Corporal Dale Fincher, was the son of a New York Supreme Court judge.
But the FBI are also involved in the case. And soon Venn learns the reason. Fincher's killing is the third in the last six weeks to feature the same modus operandi. Namely, an icepick through the head. And a symbol - Sigma - branded on the victim's forehead...
A serial killer is on the loose in New York City.
Venn teams up with the FBI in an uneasy alliance, and begins to identify a bizarre and seemingly unconnected series of details. The killer appears to be female - but is she acting alone? What if anything links the three victims so far: a subway employee, a homeless John Doe, and a soldier? And what's the meaning of the Sigma symbol burned into the dead people's faces?
A shocking attack brings the whole case closer to Venn's heart, and he finds himself racing against time not only to stay ahead of his FBI partners, but also to find - and stop - the Sigma killer before she strikes again...
By turns suspenseful and breakneck-paced, SIGMA CURSE is the fourth novel in the acclaimed Joe Venn series, a terrifying serial-killer thriller with a twist you won' t see coming.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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About the author
Tim Stevens
30 books58 followersI'm British born but grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently I live near London with my wife and daughters, where I work as a doctor in the National Health Service. Ratcatcher is my debut novel.
My blog, Thrillhound, is here:
http://timstevensblog.wordpress.com/
My blog, Thrillhound, is here:
http://timstevensblog.wordpress.com/
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
December 16, 2016
Joe Venn is the ultimate hero.
The book moved very fast and kept that pace up throughout. It was nice to see Beth in less of a victim mode like she always appears to be.
The book moved very fast and kept that pace up throughout. It was nice to see Beth in less of a victim mode like she always appears to be.
October 18, 2017
Good old read!
Good book, what for the spelling mistakes though and missing words! But other than that i have enjoyed all the joe venn series!
Good book, what for the spelling mistakes though and missing words! But other than that i have enjoyed all the joe venn series!
October 16, 2014
Sigma Curse is the 4th book in the Joe Venn series, this one is more of an investigation case, rather than an all out war with Venn slap bang in the middle. Still a very good book and a great addition to the series.
August 23, 2022
I've read the last 3 Joe Venn novels one after the other. Like the others, Sigma Curse is fast moving and a real page turner. I had a good idea where this was going about halfway through, but didn't really detract from the enjoyment.
March 1, 2015
don't like the main characters who are chasing a serial killer. the motive is obvious to me the minute the villain is introduced.
April 6, 2015
Very creative story
Very creative story and great characters. The spin or twist of the story was very well done and kept me engaged in the " what happens next" .
Very creative story and great characters. The spin or twist of the story was very well done and kept me engaged in the " what happens next" .
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews