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Chant #2
Silent Killer
International criminal Chant confronts a diabolical doctor in this action-packed thriller from the author of the Mongo Mysteries.
When John “Chant” Sinclair learns his oldest and closest friend has been murdered, there’s only one thing on the professional killer’s mind: revenge. But the man who inflicted Harry Gray’s slow, painful death is no simple thug.
After being thrown out of medical school, Richard Krowl dedicated himself to becoming a highly trained specialist in the art of torture. Now, other sadists attend his seminars, learning the tools of the trade from a “doctor” whose horrifying skills know no bounds.
To avenge his friend, Chant must travel to a remote Pacific island and infiltrate Krowl’s secret facility. What awaits him is more terrifying than most could imagine, but Chant has seen the depths to which humanity can sink—and nothing will stop him from exacting justice by any means necessary.
Silent Killer is the 2nd book in the Chant Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
When John “Chant” Sinclair learns his oldest and closest friend has been murdered, there’s only one thing on the professional killer’s mind: revenge. But the man who inflicted Harry Gray’s slow, painful death is no simple thug.
After being thrown out of medical school, Richard Krowl dedicated himself to becoming a highly trained specialist in the art of torture. Now, other sadists attend his seminars, learning the tools of the trade from a “doctor” whose horrifying skills know no bounds.
To avenge his friend, Chant must travel to a remote Pacific island and infiltrate Krowl’s secret facility. What awaits him is more terrifying than most could imagine, but Chant has seen the depths to which humanity can sink—and nothing will stop him from exacting justice by any means necessary.
Silent Killer is the 2nd book in the Chant Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1986
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About the author
George C. Chesbro
54 books62 followersGeorge C. Chesbro was an American author of detective fiction. His most notable works feature Dr. Robert "Mongo the Magnificent" Fredrickson, a private detective with dwarfism. He also wrote the novelization of The Golden Child, a movie of the same name starring Eddie Murphy.
Chesbro was born in Washington, D.C. He worked as a special education teacher at Pearl River and later at rockland Psychiatric Center, where he worked with trouble teens. Chebro was married and had one daughter and two step-daughters.
Chesbro was born in Washington, D.C. He worked as a special education teacher at Pearl River and later at rockland Psychiatric Center, where he worked with trouble teens. Chebro was married and had one daughter and two step-daughters.
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January 23, 2022
I always enjoy Chesbro's Mongo mysteries, and thought I'd try this series as well. I wish I had not. I have no problem with Chant as a criminal hero, carrying out his version of justice on those who exploit the weak and defenseless. Torture Island is something entirely different in my opinion. The descriptions of physical (and mental) torture are perverted, gruesome, gratuitously graphic, and stomach-churning. The plot barely holds together as a vehicle for the sick and sickening violence. Although I am entertained by the character of Chant, I will absolutely not be reading any of the other offerings in this series.
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