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Detective Jericho #3
The Hated
A dead body is discovered sitting on a lifeguard chair at Indian Wells beach. Across the victim’s forehead, scrawled with a felt pen, are the numbers 6-8-8-6. This mysterious clue leads Detective Jericho into the subculture of Hate, where violent crimes are committed with impunity, vicious gangs and secret organizations flourish, and disloyalty is punished by death. Has the murdered man fallen victim to these racist hate mongers? Or is something even more sinister at work?
Praise for Walter Marks’ DEATH HAMPTON — Introducing Detective Jericho:
“A fast-paced mystery with plenty of action and colorful characters.” - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Walter Marks’ THE BATTLE OF JERICHO:
“Marks’s suspenseful second crime novel featuring Det. Sgt. Neil Jericho. Readers should be prepared for a shocking ending.” - Publishers Weekly
Also by Walter Marks — DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR:
“Perfect for Hannibal Lecter fans.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Smart, suspenseful, and edgy, with a shock of an ending which caught me totally by surprise.” - David Morrell, author of Rambo: First Blood
Praise for Walter Marks’ DEATH HAMPTON — Introducing Detective Jericho:
“A fast-paced mystery with plenty of action and colorful characters.” - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Walter Marks’ THE BATTLE OF JERICHO:
“Marks’s suspenseful second crime novel featuring Det. Sgt. Neil Jericho. Readers should be prepared for a shocking ending.” - Publishers Weekly
Also by Walter Marks — DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR:
“Perfect for Hannibal Lecter fans.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Smart, suspenseful, and edgy, with a shock of an ending which caught me totally by surprise.” - David Morrell, author of Rambo: First Blood
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Published June 18, 2016
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September 23, 2020
Great police thriller
Good story with lots of suspense. Loved the main character Jericho. Would love to read more about this main character. Quite a twist at the end.
Good story with lots of suspense. Loved the main character Jericho. Would love to read more about this main character. Quite a twist at the end.
June 4, 2017
I'm so happy detective Jericho didn't get to infiltrate The Hated organization, and get a permanent tattoo of their awful symbol. Seth and Eric are heroes, and they deserved to live a life of peace and fruitful enjoyment. Protecting their baby sister from a horrible life of abuse and shame was the most like Godly thing the brothers could've done. Because besides death Carlos nasty evil ass wasn't gonna stop, and the mother was never going to standup to her husband to protect her children. The mother to me wasn't that damn clueless to not know that her husband was an incestuous rapist, and to think she's her daughter caretaker and never noticed that a six year old wasn't being sexually abused? Her religious beliefs and her idolization of her husband and his false persona of Godliness will forever be her downfall. What she allowed in her home out of pure ignorance or pure loyalty to her husband and not her children is a crime in itself. Carlos deserved his fate and much more. Caroline will eventually start to confess her anguish and guilt in therapy as she heals mentally, and if the truth comes out she'll hopefully be taken away from the mother who will defend her husband and deny the daughters confession. Caroline that poor baby girl deserves a better mother and a better life than what she had to endure. I'm so proud of Jericho's moral obligation to the children as a human being more than an ethical obligation to the badge was more rewarding. The community really needed to know what a despicable disgusting leader they all wanted justice for, but I guess in the end good prevailed and life will go on. I guess Mr. Pugh's hobby was a big help to solving the case after all! What an wonderful novel!
March 3, 2019
The MC in this story felt a bit like a mixture of characters instead of staying true to just one profile. On the one hand he thinks he's a smart investigator, but his actions and thoughts are the complete opposite. Setting up a fellow detective to get the guy off the case? Seriously? And this guy is supposed to be an upstanding and righteous individual. He misses clues left and right, he doesn't know how to do a proper computer search, and he thinks he's a role model for a couple of teens that are in trouble. I couldn't get behind this character no matter how I tried. He is just one disappointment after the next and fell flat for me, taking the story down with him. The writing style felt stilted and juvenile and the editing needs a little work.
October 27, 2020
Engaging read!
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this novella length stand-alone story, but was positively surprised. It had an engaging crime story line, interesting characters, and a good bit of diversity. There were a few themes that can be very triggering for some and deserve a content warning for racial hate speech, implied violence and sexual abuse, but it fit the context of crimes discussed without being extra graphic. The story had a few unexpected plot twists, which kept me reading, and the author did a great job at connecting all the dots and tying up loose ends between the start and ending of the story. Well worth the read; and I might actually check out the other Detective Jericho books from the series. Well done!
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this novella length stand-alone story, but was positively surprised. It had an engaging crime story line, interesting characters, and a good bit of diversity. There were a few themes that can be very triggering for some and deserve a content warning for racial hate speech, implied violence and sexual abuse, but it fit the context of crimes discussed without being extra graphic. The story had a few unexpected plot twists, which kept me reading, and the author did a great job at connecting all the dots and tying up loose ends between the start and ending of the story. Well worth the read; and I might actually check out the other Detective Jericho books from the series. Well done!
July 24, 2021
Excellent Police Procedural
This is Book 3 in the Detective Jericho series. I liked book 1 so I picked up another in the series. The thing that most impressed me about this story was the attention to detail and in-depth research that Mr. Marks did for this story. I don't believe reviewers should give detailed information about the book in the review, so I can't easy much but I will say that it was right on the mark. The story was one that allows the reader to easily suspend disbelief while reading. The book itself is a quick read, since if is somewhere between a short story and a novella. The dialog was authentic and the characters are well written, even the minor ones.
I strongly support you grabbing a copy if you have gone to the trouble if reading this review.
This is Book 3 in the Detective Jericho series. I liked book 1 so I picked up another in the series. The thing that most impressed me about this story was the attention to detail and in-depth research that Mr. Marks did for this story. I don't believe reviewers should give detailed information about the book in the review, so I can't easy much but I will say that it was right on the mark. The story was one that allows the reader to easily suspend disbelief while reading. The book itself is a quick read, since if is somewhere between a short story and a novella. The dialog was authentic and the characters are well written, even the minor ones.
I strongly support you grabbing a copy if you have gone to the trouble if reading this review.
June 6, 2021
Dont know how to really explain this book but it starts our when a Latino man is found dead on the beach. The police Jericho and his partner are trying to solve the case. They come to the conclusion that it may be a hate crime, So not getting anywhere with the case Jericho decides to disguise himself and get to some skinhead meetings. He had real nice hair and didnt want it shaved but he did. Rules were also he had to have a 8668 tattoo on his shoulder. He had a young daughter coming for a visit and he wasnt sure how she would feel about how he looked. Well the ending of book was sure a shocker.
August 26, 2023
Carlos Dávila Cristóbal Lopez is found garrotted and placed in a Lifeguard chair at Indian Wells Beach, New York.
The Latino community activist has the number 8668 written on his forehead - it's associated with a neo-Nazi group from whichb the book takes its title.
The case is assigned to Detective Jericho and a new partner who he quickly gets rid of in an unconventional manner.
Jericho's investigation is by the book but the case takes an unexpected turn at the end. It's not quite a random plot twist as the reader has been given all the evidence along the way.
"The Hated" is too short to judge but I quite liked it.
2.5 Stars, raised to 3 Stars.
The Latino community activist has the number 8668 written on his forehead - it's associated with a neo-Nazi group from whichb the book takes its title.
The case is assigned to Detective Jericho and a new partner who he quickly gets rid of in an unconventional manner.
Jericho's investigation is by the book but the case takes an unexpected turn at the end. It's not quite a random plot twist as the reader has been given all the evidence along the way.
"The Hated" is too short to judge but I quite liked it.
2.5 Stars, raised to 3 Stars.
January 14, 2022
A very intriguing storyline!!!!
When is justice more important than the law? Is there a time when doing the right thing is more important than following the letter of the law? Are some crimes unforgivable? When the best thing for all concerned is for the whole thing to remain in the dark? Is murder the only answer at times? Jericho must answer that question! What will his answer be? A very thought-provoking question. Highly recommended.
When is justice more important than the law? Is there a time when doing the right thing is more important than following the letter of the law? Are some crimes unforgivable? When the best thing for all concerned is for the whole thing to remain in the dark? Is murder the only answer at times? Jericho must answer that question! What will his answer be? A very thought-provoking question. Highly recommended.
May 24, 2022
Enjoyed this book.
Detective Jericho is so well written he seems like a flesh and blood person. I love that he is not perfect but is trying to get there. I love that he loves his daughter and recognizes his own errors. He also read need and keeps the story interesting. On to book 4.
Detective Jericho is so well written he seems like a flesh and blood person. I love that he is not perfect but is trying to get there. I love that he loves his daughter and recognizes his own errors. He also read need and keeps the story interesting. On to book 4.
November 21, 2023
Enjoying this series
I have now read three books in this series and I have to say, I have enjoyed each of them. I love the characters and there is a good amount of people I like and people I don’t, lol.
If you like books with police officers who actually care about the people they are sworn to protect, this is the series for you.
I have now read three books in this series and I have to say, I have enjoyed each of them. I love the characters and there is a good amount of people I like and people I don’t, lol.
If you like books with police officers who actually care about the people they are sworn to protect, this is the series for you.
December 28, 2018
When a body of a man is discovered sitting on a lifeguard chair at Indian Wells beach with the numbers 6886 written on his forehead Detective Jericho investigates. But it may not be what it seems at first.
An interesting story
An interesting story
May 26, 2019
Detective Jericho
Detective Jericho is a a normal man with normal feelings. He loves his daughter and his job. He loves solving problems and arresting bad guys but sometimes a man just has to do what a man has to do.
Detective Jericho is a a normal man with normal feelings. He loves his daughter and his job. He loves solving problems and arresting bad guys but sometimes a man just has to do what a man has to do.
December 26, 2019
Good five star!
Another well written mystery from the pen of Walter Marks. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to you. Letting a murder off scot free seams wrong, but in this case I agree.
Another well written mystery from the pen of Walter Marks. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to you. Letting a murder off scot free seams wrong, but in this case I agree.
May 28, 2021
A man gets murdered, and it looks like a hate crime. The investigating detective discovers the suspected hate crimes group with the help of the two sons of the murdered man. Then things take a turn for the worse.
Interesting story, but not happy with the way the author had the story turn out.
Interesting story, but not happy with the way the author had the story turn out.
July 28, 2021
Big City Detective moves to small town Quiet?
Quiet- Not so much! Daily crime and retched lifestyle of a big city detective move Jericho to small community. Great plots as crime develops, and the crime worsens. Significantly !!
Quiet- Not so much! Daily crime and retched lifestyle of a big city detective move Jericho to small community. Great plots as crime develops, and the crime worsens. Significantly !!
August 24, 2021
Wow!!! I don’t even have to read the reviews to know that there are people out there who are not gonna like this book. This author has chosen a very volatile subject and the way he chose to handle it is controversial! I love it!! I can’t wait to read the next book!
December 28, 2021
Detective Jericho goes by the book on a case
Rather work by himself then with a partner
Symbols on a victim led him to an ordination
He wanted nothing to do with
Good plot and twists, good lead with Jericho.
Rather work by himself then with a partner
Symbols on a victim led him to an ordination
He wanted nothing to do with
Good plot and twists, good lead with Jericho.
January 18, 2022
Yay!
I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this book. Det. Jericho is on the trail or a killer. He has to determine if it is actually a hate crime or was something else going on?
I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this book. Det. Jericho is on the trail or a killer. He has to determine if it is actually a hate crime or was something else going on?
April 15, 2022
I read this book not realizing
Not realizing It was out of order for all the books I have already read. I only realized it near the end. I still enjoy this author It was me that was out of step.
Not realizing It was out of order for all the books I have already read. I only realized it near the end. I still enjoy this author It was me that was out of step.
February 28, 2019
Great fast read
Sometimes, things are not as they seem. Hispanic man, was killed. It was thought that a skinhead group did it. The answer, was closer to home.
Sometimes, things are not as they seem. Hispanic man, was killed. It was thought that a skinhead group did it. The answer, was closer to home.
March 5, 2019
very good
March 31, 2019
Love Jericho!
Book was great ......... Best part was the way it ended! I never expected it to end that way! But, glad it did!
Book was great ......... Best part was the way it ended! I never expected it to end that way! But, glad it did!
April 29, 2021
The weakest in the Jericho series so far. Hopefully the next books will be better.
July 11, 2021
Okayish book. Quick read. No twists and no thrill.
August 6, 2021
Walter Marks
The Hated is a. Clever book by an ingenious author who keeps the reader in suspense from start to finish.
The Hated is a. Clever book by an ingenious author who keeps the reader in suspense from start to finish.
August 11, 2021
Another good book in the Detective Jericho series. Things are not always as they seem but the detective figured it out. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
January 27, 2022
Good series
This is the third installment of detective Jericho. I have never read this author before but, I plan to complete the series. They are worth the read!
This is the third installment of detective Jericho. I have never read this author before but, I plan to complete the series. They are worth the read!
March 18, 2022
Not sure how I feel about this. Ethically I’m torn. Very short book.
September 20, 2022
Really good story once again
October 11, 2023
What an interesting ending! This went from planning to go undercover to expose a killer among a hate group to a surprise ending.
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