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The Silent Ones #1
One morning. One note. Three abductions: Ten years ago, former Seattle Police Detective Chase Grant assisted on a homicide case that led to the capture and imprisonment of one of the country’s deadliest serial killers. But even behind bars Dennis Pullman is still wreaking havoc.
- GenresDetective
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 18, 2018
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James Hunt
167 books229 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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June 8, 2022
( Format : Audiobook )
"It's been a long time, Grant."
Convicted serial killer Dennis Pullman has been held in a top security prison for ten years but now three women have been kidnapped and somehow he seems to be behind them as he calls for one time detective, Chase Grant, to join his game and save the captives - it he can. He has twelve hours.
Short, just three and three quarter hours, of non stop excitement with scenarios as well as characterisation to hold the reader's attention. The ending leaves open the possibility of a sequel.
Narration is by Gwendolyn Druyor. Although excellent in many other presentations and she does give a very reasonable performance here, sadly she was wrong for this book where the story mostly calls for male voices. Why, I wonder, this obsession to have a female reader whatever the story might suggest? It is not 'equality', just foolishness.
My thanks to the rights holder who,at my request,freely gifted me with a complimentary copy via free Audiobook Codes. Recommended to all who enjoy fast paced psychological crime thrillers.
"It's been a long time, Grant."
Convicted serial killer Dennis Pullman has been held in a top security prison for ten years but now three women have been kidnapped and somehow he seems to be behind them as he calls for one time detective, Chase Grant, to join his game and save the captives - it he can. He has twelve hours.
Short, just three and three quarter hours, of non stop excitement with scenarios as well as characterisation to hold the reader's attention. The ending leaves open the possibility of a sequel.
Narration is by Gwendolyn Druyor. Although excellent in many other presentations and she does give a very reasonable performance here, sadly she was wrong for this book where the story mostly calls for male voices. Why, I wonder, this obsession to have a female reader whatever the story might suggest? It is not 'equality', just foolishness.
My thanks to the rights holder who,at my request,freely gifted me with a complimentary copy via free Audiobook Codes. Recommended to all who enjoy fast paced psychological crime thrillers.
January 30, 2019
Spot On Characterization Drives this Psychological Thriller
Hunt has captured the personality of the violent psychopath in strong details and terrific diologue. The tension between the protagonist and the antagonist creates sparks that fly across the pages. A tight plot (except for one niggling issue) sets the stage for a game that no one can win. If you aren't a psychopath the game can only create havoc and Grant (protagonist) isn't a psychopath. But how much skill has he lost during his 7 years outside of the police force? Does he still have what it takes, especially when the game is suddenly personal?
P.S. niggling issue? If Sam is a US Marshal, why is she not part of the team?
Hunt has captured the personality of the violent psychopath in strong details and terrific diologue. The tension between the protagonist and the antagonist creates sparks that fly across the pages. A tight plot (except for one niggling issue) sets the stage for a game that no one can win. If you aren't a psychopath the game can only create havoc and Grant (protagonist) isn't a psychopath. But how much skill has he lost during his 7 years outside of the police force? Does he still have what it takes, especially when the game is suddenly personal?
P.S. niggling issue? If Sam is a US Marshal, why is she not part of the team?
March 28, 2020
Maybe this book is more of a men's read, but I founds that by about 70% I was tired of the non-stop action and suspense and violence. I love a good murder mystery and this book had lots of good elements of crime solving and a very evil serial killer. But, it got grueling and I had the skim the last quarter of the book to see how it came out. I also felt that the murderer was able to do some amazingly complicated things from prison and in a short time-frame after that. It seemed unrealistic at times, but exciting none-the-less. There was a nice romantic element in the background which made Chase Grant seem more real and three-dimensional.
January 21, 2019
Good story
I was upset that this book ended at a crucial spot and you have to go on in book 2. I want to read the whole story in one book. That is the reason for my middle of the road rating. Aside from that I really enjoyed reading this book and didn't want to put it down.
I was upset that this book ended at a crucial spot and you have to go on in book 2. I want to read the whole story in one book. That is the reason for my middle of the road rating. Aside from that I really enjoyed reading this book and didn't want to put it down.
August 22, 2019
Two Thumbs
Chase Grant is back on the hunt...a serial killer that he once caught is now terrorizing the city from within the prison system...hopefully many will not die before Grant puts him back behind bars.
Chase Grant is back on the hunt...a serial killer that he once caught is now terrorizing the city from within the prison system...hopefully many will not die before Grant puts him back behind bars.
December 22, 2018
Fast pace
On my love the fast pace. Keeps you on the edge of your seat non-stop .looking forward to book 2. Thank you James hunt , God bless
On my love the fast pace. Keeps you on the edge of your seat non-stop .looking forward to book 2. Thank you James hunt , God bless
December 26, 2018
So what’s the sequel called?
Now I have to find the next book in the series. Because I cannot be left hanging like this! Come on now!
Now I have to find the next book in the series. Because I cannot be left hanging like this! Come on now!
January 1, 2019
This was a very quick and fast -paced story but had a feeling that there would be no ending.
January 2, 2019
Read this book!
If you think you know what's going to happen next , your wrong. This is a book that is hard to put down.
If you think you know what's going to happen next , your wrong. This is a book that is hard to put down.
January 14, 2019
Just ok and a quick read with a decent story.
February 14, 2019
Loved it... extremely well written. Could not turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen.
August 9, 2019
Yikes
Talk about tense moment! The battle/game between Denis and Grant is enough to leave you sleepless in Seatle! I pray we never really have to deal with that demon.
Talk about tense moment! The battle/game between Denis and Grant is enough to leave you sleepless in Seatle! I pray we never really have to deal with that demon.
March 2, 2021
Good Read
This book helped my attention the whole time. Hard to put down. I hope the second book is just as suspenseful.
This book helped my attention the whole time. Hard to put down. I hope the second book is just as suspenseful.
October 20, 2021
A lot of action with violence in this story. The characters and the detective was good. Going after a serial killer in or out of jail he is deadly
Given audio for my voluntary review
Given audio for my voluntary review
January 11, 2019
A must read!! Start here with Book 1 and just keep going .... My full review of the three book series is posted with Book 3.
Don’t miss this author and this series of thrillers!
Don’t miss this author and this series of thrillers!
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