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Sam Prichard #5
The Kill List
“Mr. Prichard, the people you see in the photos will be killed within the next forty-eight hours, unless you stop me. I have been following your exploits closely, and I think that you are the one I need to make sure I stop doing this. I've been trying for more than fifteen years to kick this habit, but I can't.
Normally, I don't strike so many times so close together, but in order to get you interested, I'm going to up the odds. I need you to do only two things: discover who each of my victims is, and then do all you can to stop me before I can kill each one.
The first one will die exactly twenty-four hours after you receive this note.
The second will die twelve hours after that...
...and the third twelve hours after that.
If you cannot stop me before I can kill the third one, then no one can. Then there will be a fourth victim, but you get no clues for that one.
Good luck."
Normally, I don't strike so many times so close together, but in order to get you interested, I'm going to up the odds. I need you to do only two things: discover who each of my victims is, and then do all you can to stop me before I can kill each one.
The first one will die exactly twenty-four hours after you receive this note.
The second will die twelve hours after that...
...and the third twelve hours after that.
If you cannot stop me before I can kill the third one, then no one can. Then there will be a fourth victim, but you get no clues for that one.
Good luck."
- GenresMystery
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2015
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David Archer
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David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
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November 20, 2015
Another winner!
Once again you took us all for a great ride. The characters are so real you feel you actually know them. I get a kick our of the moms and Beauregard. Herman has his moments as well. Samson, well we will just have to pray for the pour thing. Great job.
Once again you took us all for a great ride. The characters are so real you feel you actually know them. I get a kick our of the moms and Beauregard. Herman has his moments as well. Samson, well we will just have to pray for the pour thing. Great job.
December 8, 2025
“The Kill List”, fifth in the 'Sam Pritchard' series, is good in parts.
Sam is drawn into a game by a serial killer - he's given a series of disguised photographs and told that unless he can identify them in time they will be killed.
As is the case with the series in general the author isn't happy with any run of the mill serial killer, this one has mad skills, a list of kills in the double digits at least, and Sam is the only one (with some help from Indie and Hermann) to realise that he exists.
And he seems to know Sam's every move in advance!
The music lyrics continue (I wish they wouldn't) and there is a peculiar chapter where Sam, Indie and Kenzie attend church and the reader is subjected to the entire sermon (I flash read it and it is nothing more than the usual religious twaddle.)
It's an easy and fast read but it just isn't particularly innovative - the plots so far in the series could mostly have been taken from existing TV shows or movies.
3 Stars.
Sam is drawn into a game by a serial killer - he's given a series of disguised photographs and told that unless he can identify them in time they will be killed.
As is the case with the series in general the author isn't happy with any run of the mill serial killer, this one has mad skills, a list of kills in the double digits at least, and Sam is the only one (with some help from Indie and Hermann) to realise that he exists.
And he seems to know Sam's every move in advance!
The music lyrics continue (I wish they wouldn't) and there is a peculiar chapter where Sam, Indie and Kenzie attend church and the reader is subjected to the entire sermon (I flash read it and it is nothing more than the usual religious twaddle.)
It's an easy and fast read but it just isn't particularly innovative - the plots so far in the series could mostly have been taken from existing TV shows or movies.
3 Stars.
October 31, 2018
The book was on par with the rest of the series for the most part. Sitting through a literal sermon in a church service was a little too much for me. I might have been able to tolerate that if that part of the story had any impact at all on the plot... but it didn't. I openly admit to not having patience for that sort of thing in real life so I don't appreciate being ambushed with it in a novel. Admitting that I deducted a star for this, I hope you will adjust my rating based on your own tolerances.
January 13, 2021
A killer who is playing a deadly game with Sam Prichard. Sending him a grainy phot and to figure out who the people are. With a note left on the windshield of another clue. Finding before a. Retain time and the person will live. Killing saying he can’t stop and want Sam to stop him from it. A good cat and mouse game and finding out who the killer is.
February 10, 2021
The Kill List
Book 5 in the Sam Pritchard series has Sam being challenged by a Serial Killer. The Killer sends Sam a list with three pictures of people that he plans to kill within 48 hours, unless Sam can figure out who they are. The interesting part is that the previous case Sam worked on holds the key to solving this crime
Book 5 in the Sam Pritchard series has Sam being challenged by a Serial Killer. The Killer sends Sam a list with three pictures of people that he plans to kill within 48 hours, unless Sam can figure out who they are. The interesting part is that the previous case Sam worked on holds the key to solving this crime
June 12, 2021
I really enjoy these books. They are very wholesome and although they have adventure and plenty of violence i it has that nice wholesome feel to it. They’re nice and short so they’re easy to get through and I like the characters. I’m looking forward to reading more of the books in this set and series.
November 25, 2021
I just cannot do anymore. As I mentioned before I was excited a little with the first book but then disappointment with all the others. I wanted to finish this but I’m going to stop. It’s just way over the top, I feel the story itself was horrible along with the ending. I felt it was a good simple fun read with the first book but now it’s even below simple And no more fun.
December 7, 2022
WOWWWWWW!!!!!
Archer never disappoints! The Pritchard series has hit the ball out of the park, Again. 2nd Exceptional series by this author. These stories should lead to his Wolf Assasin Series, which I have read in it’s entirety First, where I learned of Pritchard…This author is on my Favorite Author List, PERMANENTLY
Archer never disappoints! The Pritchard series has hit the ball out of the park, Again. 2nd Exceptional series by this author. These stories should lead to his Wolf Assasin Series, which I have read in it’s entirety First, where I learned of Pritchard…This author is on my Favorite Author List, PERMANENTLY
August 14, 2018
Once again, for me a great read by author David Archer. I was in to this one from the very beginning and it moved at a rapid pace. A surprise ending finished up a taut and suspense filled thriller for me. Now starting on book 6 in the series.
August 7, 2020
Very good action mystery that will keep you reading.
I have read several Sam Prichard mystery s and have enjoyed them all. There is never a moment when you feel that you can put the book down without thinking what he going to do next. Read and enjoy the series.
I have read several Sam Prichard mystery s and have enjoyed them all. There is never a moment when you feel that you can put the book down without thinking what he going to do next. Read and enjoy the series.
September 15, 2020
Sam IS BAD
I have given up trying to decide which book from the ones i have already read was the best shop far. I find myself loving them all and only wanting more of Sam Prichard!!
I have given up trying to decide which book from the ones i have already read was the best shop far. I find myself loving them all and only wanting more of Sam Prichard!!
April 28, 2021
The Kill List
After 5 books in a row I have to take a break for a few days. The excitement that Mr. Archer puts in his books are amazing. I can't put them down. My eyes need a rest.!!!
After 5 books in a row I have to take a break for a few days. The excitement that Mr. Archer puts in his books are amazing. I can't put them down. My eyes need a rest.!!!
December 15, 2021
This book was funny, engaging, fast-paced, and contained a couple of twists that caught me by surprise. It does contain some religious information, which may be annoying to some people, but the information is tied to the plot of the story.
September 30, 2022
Death
David Archer has written a series about a retired police officer who has become a PI. In these books is a tale worth reading. I have no doubt there are men and women out there that have protected the country and world against all odds. Read!!!!
David Archer has written a series about a retired police officer who has become a PI. In these books is a tale worth reading. I have no doubt there are men and women out there that have protected the country and world against all odds. Read!!!!
November 10, 2023
Great story
It amazes me how Archer creates these storylines. Sam and Indie deal with terrible criminals. Yet, there is hope through the religious references. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
It amazes me how Archer creates these storylines. Sam and Indie deal with terrible criminals. Yet, there is hope through the religious references. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
November 28, 2016
A serial killer who wants to be stopped?
This is a interesting story about a serial killer, and a group of unusual people who are trying to stop him.
This is a interesting story about a serial killer, and a group of unusual people who are trying to stop him.
July 6, 2017
Really liking these characters.
August 10, 2017
Reading this whole series, love it.....
December 24, 2017
Characters that ring true enough mixed with love and guts and humor make for a good time.
March 27, 2018
Page turning
From the beginning the story grabs hold and doesn't let go. Loving the series and can't wait to start the next instalment
Thoroughly recommended!!
From the beginning the story grabs hold and doesn't let go. Loving the series and can't wait to start the next instalment
Thoroughly recommended!!
April 8, 2018
Ex cop turned PI looking to stop a serial killer. Couldn't put this one down.
April 30, 2018
I didn't care too much for the ending, but I enjoyed the book overall
April 26, 2019
A good read, but there is a naming error, that could lead to confusion.
November 19, 2019
As his other books it's excellent good read.
April 14, 2020
Brilliant
Once again this book did not disappoint, really good and keeps you want to catty on reading. Just keep getting better.
Once again this book did not disappoint, really good and keeps you want to catty on reading. Just keep getting better.
November 18, 2020
The Kill List
Sam and the band are playing at the Casino when a message is delivered to Sam. A kill list is in the message and Sam and Indie are soon trying to figure things out.
Sam and the band are playing at the Casino when a message is delivered to Sam. A kill list is in the message and Sam and Indie are soon trying to figure things out.
March 8, 2023
5 Stars
The Kill List (Sam Prichard Book #5) by David Archer...
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The Kill List (Sam Prichard Book #5) by David Archer...
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November 20, 2023
I'm going to need more to this series the way I'm going through these books!🥰
September 12, 2021
Thoroughly an engaging read!!!
I like the characterization of Sam Prichard. I enjoy the twogetherness of Sam n Indie as they complement each other in their cases.
I like the characterization of Sam Prichard. I enjoy the twogetherness of Sam n Indie as they complement each other in their cases.
January 23, 2016
Another Great Book
I really enjoy reading any book by David Archer. He is an excellent writer and once you start reading this book, you won't put it down. It thrills you until the very end. Sam is a Private Investigator and with the help of his wife and her computer, they solve mysteries. I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys reading good suspense. Set some time aside and enjoy.
I really enjoy reading any book by David Archer. He is an excellent writer and once you start reading this book, you won't put it down. It thrills you until the very end. Sam is a Private Investigator and with the help of his wife and her computer, they solve mysteries. I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys reading good suspense. Set some time aside and enjoy.
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