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Robert Hunter #12
Genesis
A killing like no other.
A killer more twisted than he’s ever seen before.
A case that will test him to the limit.
Has Robert Hunter finally met his match?
‘Do you believe the Devil exists, Detective?’ the officer at the end of the line asks. ‘Because if you don’t . . . I’m sure you will once you get here.’
Robert Hunter is called to the most vicious crime scene he has ever attended. It is made even more disturbing when the autopsy reveals a poem, left by the killer, inside the body of their victim.
Soon, another body is found. The methods and signature of the murder differs, but the level of violence used suggests that the same person is behind both crimes. Hunter’s fears are confirmed when a second part of the poem is found.
But this discovery does more than just link the two killings – it suggests that this is the work of a serial murderer.
With no forensic evidence to go on, Robert Hunter must catch the most disciplined and systematic killer that he has ever encountered, someone who thrives on the victims' fear, and to whom death is a lesson that needs to be taught.
A killer more twisted than he’s ever seen before.
A case that will test him to the limit.
Has Robert Hunter finally met his match?
‘Do you believe the Devil exists, Detective?’ the officer at the end of the line asks. ‘Because if you don’t . . . I’m sure you will once you get here.’
Robert Hunter is called to the most vicious crime scene he has ever attended. It is made even more disturbing when the autopsy reveals a poem, left by the killer, inside the body of their victim.
Soon, another body is found. The methods and signature of the murder differs, but the level of violence used suggests that the same person is behind both crimes. Hunter’s fears are confirmed when a second part of the poem is found.
But this discovery does more than just link the two killings – it suggests that this is the work of a serial murderer.
With no forensic evidence to go on, Robert Hunter must catch the most disciplined and systematic killer that he has ever encountered, someone who thrives on the victims' fear, and to whom death is a lesson that needs to be taught.
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First published August 18, 2022
About the author
Chris Carter
24 books1,076 followersBiographies can be an absolute drag, so I won’t bore anyone with a long life story.
I was born in Brasilia, Brazil where I spent my childhood and teenage years. After graduating from high school, I moved to the USA where I studied psychology with specialization in criminal behaviour. During my University years I held a variety of odd jobs, ranging from flipping burgers to being part of an all male exotic dancing group.
I worked as a criminal psychologist for several years before moving to Los Angeles, where I swapped the suits and briefcases for ripped jeans, bandanas and an electric guitar. After a spell playing for several well known glam rock bands, I decided to try my luck in London, where I was fortunate enough to have played for a number of famous artists. I toured the world several times as a professional musician.
A few years ago I gave it all up to become a full time writer.
I was born in Brasilia, Brazil where I spent my childhood and teenage years. After graduating from high school, I moved to the USA where I studied psychology with specialization in criminal behaviour. During my University years I held a variety of odd jobs, ranging from flipping burgers to being part of an all male exotic dancing group.
I worked as a criminal psychologist for several years before moving to Los Angeles, where I swapped the suits and briefcases for ripped jeans, bandanas and an electric guitar. After a spell playing for several well known glam rock bands, I decided to try my luck in London, where I was fortunate enough to have played for a number of famous artists. I toured the world several times as a professional musician.
A few years ago I gave it all up to become a full time writer.
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August 24, 2022
3.5 stars ✨
Oh boy what a dark mind you have Mr Carter, and with the marketing blurb that actually did match the story, you have an incredibly twisted psychological thriller that was interwoven with some very important themes of murder, bullying, living with disability, grief, and suicide.
The Marketing blurb:
A killing like no other – that was certainly true
A killer more twisted than he’s ever seen before – you can say that again. I’m in shock
A case that will test him to the limit – you would be emotionally, mentally, and physically drained and that’s just the reader. Even a seasoned detective like Robert Hunter would need psychiatric help after solving a case of this magnitude and level of brutality.
The plot
“Through these eyes, no one will ever look as perfect as you did.
Through this heart, no love will ever surpass my love for you.
Through this soul, no pain will ever be greater than the pain of losing you”
The calling cards left at the scene in and around the body of the victims suggest something and someone with purpose, and someone possessing the kind of hate and evil few people are capable of. However, with no connection to the victims or the lyrics, Hunter after 10 days is no further forward in solving the crime.
Instead, he knows he is dealing with a killer who is tremendously disciplined, systematic, creative, and patient. A killer whose MO was too complex to be copied and too complex for freaky coincidences.
However, with more lines and more victims but an unexpected breakthrough the story comes to a satisfying conclusion and an end to one heck or a rollercoaster, adrenaline pumping story that will leave you uncomfortable and a little stunned.
Review and Comments
So, what is to like and dislike about this story!!
This was one twisted, deranged, and disturbed individual. Even serial killers would stop short at this level of depravity and torturous methods, even if it had some dark meaning. I didn’t need to know the gory details of each crime scene, it was enough to tell me someone was tortured.
For me personally, this overstepped the mark. It was just too gruesome especially given the motive. This is the work of a psychopath and someone devoid of human emotion, remorse, or empathy, not the work of a vengeful person no matter what drove them to seek retribution.
In the end, I came to the conclusion that the author tried too hard in the wrong direction to make the book better than his last one and went up a notch on the shock factor. There was also an implausibility to some of the book, for example the person responsible would not have been physically capable of murdering some of the victims in this way. I can say no more.
However, this was exceptionally atmospheric but in a creepy way. The pace, the adrenaline rush you get from Chris Carter books cannot be matched. A superb storyteller that keeps you hooked even though you don’t want to continue reading the story, because ‘you need to know what happens and why!!! The handling of some very important and sensitive themes was also excellent.
So, as a huge fan of Chris Carter, I have very mixed feelings after reading this one. It was too violent and too much gory detail for my personal tastes, so I am regrettably at 3.5 going down. If the violence had been toned down somewhat to match the original crime, then for the plot and storytelling, I would not have hesitated in giving this 5 stars.
Oh boy what a dark mind you have Mr Carter, and with the marketing blurb that actually did match the story, you have an incredibly twisted psychological thriller that was interwoven with some very important themes of murder, bullying, living with disability, grief, and suicide.
The Marketing blurb:
A killing like no other – that was certainly true
A killer more twisted than he’s ever seen before – you can say that again. I’m in shock
A case that will test him to the limit – you would be emotionally, mentally, and physically drained and that’s just the reader. Even a seasoned detective like Robert Hunter would need psychiatric help after solving a case of this magnitude and level of brutality.
The plot
“Through these eyes, no one will ever look as perfect as you did.
Through this heart, no love will ever surpass my love for you.
Through this soul, no pain will ever be greater than the pain of losing you”
The calling cards left at the scene in and around the body of the victims suggest something and someone with purpose, and someone possessing the kind of hate and evil few people are capable of. However, with no connection to the victims or the lyrics, Hunter after 10 days is no further forward in solving the crime.
Instead, he knows he is dealing with a killer who is tremendously disciplined, systematic, creative, and patient. A killer whose MO was too complex to be copied and too complex for freaky coincidences.
However, with more lines and more victims but an unexpected breakthrough the story comes to a satisfying conclusion and an end to one heck or a rollercoaster, adrenaline pumping story that will leave you uncomfortable and a little stunned.
Review and Comments
So, what is to like and dislike about this story!!
This was one twisted, deranged, and disturbed individual. Even serial killers would stop short at this level of depravity and torturous methods, even if it had some dark meaning. I didn’t need to know the gory details of each crime scene, it was enough to tell me someone was tortured.
For me personally, this overstepped the mark. It was just too gruesome especially given the motive. This is the work of a psychopath and someone devoid of human emotion, remorse, or empathy, not the work of a vengeful person no matter what drove them to seek retribution.
In the end, I came to the conclusion that the author tried too hard in the wrong direction to make the book better than his last one and went up a notch on the shock factor. There was also an implausibility to some of the book, for example the person responsible would not have been physically capable of murdering some of the victims in this way. I can say no more.
However, this was exceptionally atmospheric but in a creepy way. The pace, the adrenaline rush you get from Chris Carter books cannot be matched. A superb storyteller that keeps you hooked even though you don’t want to continue reading the story, because ‘you need to know what happens and why!!! The handling of some very important and sensitive themes was also excellent.
So, as a huge fan of Chris Carter, I have very mixed feelings after reading this one. It was too violent and too much gory detail for my personal tastes, so I am regrettably at 3.5 going down. If the violence had been toned down somewhat to match the original crime, then for the plot and storytelling, I would not have hesitated in giving this 5 stars.
June 15, 2025
3.5
Do you believe the devil exists?
Well if you don’t, and if you aren’t averse to extremely gory and violent crime scenes, maybe it’s time you start reading Chris Carter books… his first 10 books, that is.
You will be converted before you can say knife!
This book could have been a 5 star read, but for the following reasons:
It was long! Too long!
It had long and boring conversations, most of them omitable.
It had long and repetitive descriptions.
The scene of crime and the investigation method seemed copy/pasted from the previous books… even the dialogues between the detectives were the same.
The twists were good, but came much too late.
After the perpetrator was revealed, the book went on and on and on. In my opinion, a couple of chapters after the bad guy is found is more than enough.
Do you believe the devil exists?
Well if you don’t, and if you aren’t averse to extremely gory and violent crime scenes, maybe it’s time you start reading Chris Carter books… his first 10 books, that is.
You will be converted before you can say knife!
This book could have been a 5 star read, but for the following reasons:
It was long! Too long!
It had long and boring conversations, most of them omitable.
It had long and repetitive descriptions.
The scene of crime and the investigation method seemed copy/pasted from the previous books… even the dialogues between the detectives were the same.
The twists were good, but came much too late.
After the perpetrator was revealed, the book went on and on and on. In my opinion, a couple of chapters after the bad guy is found is more than enough.
July 3, 2023
OMG!!! What a book!
I had to finish it ASAP as I couldn't support the feeling of my guts frozen from fear.
Yes, it has too much gore and too many details that I could do without, but why at the end of the day are we choosing to read a crime book? We are looking for some dose of adrenaline. This book has a surplus of it. But how this all came to Chris Carter's mind? How can he live with such a mind?
I read all his books about Robert Hunter and couldn't refuse the desire to read the last one in the series. And if you start reading it, you cannot put it down in fear that if you won't know who was the killer and why he did it, you would not have rest at night.
If you want to read it, do it, but be ready to overcome all your fears. I am not going to tell anything about the story as murders are starting from the beginning of the book and revealing anything will be spoiling the pleasure of reading the book.
I had to finish it ASAP as I couldn't support the feeling of my guts frozen from fear.
Yes, it has too much gore and too many details that I could do without, but why at the end of the day are we choosing to read a crime book? We are looking for some dose of adrenaline. This book has a surplus of it. But how this all came to Chris Carter's mind? How can he live with such a mind?
I read all his books about Robert Hunter and couldn't refuse the desire to read the last one in the series. And if you start reading it, you cannot put it down in fear that if you won't know who was the killer and why he did it, you would not have rest at night.
If you want to read it, do it, but be ready to overcome all your fears. I am not going to tell anything about the story as murders are starting from the beginning of the book and revealing anything will be spoiling the pleasure of reading the book.
August 21, 2022
“it begins with fear” says the cover…. It certainly does. A new Chris Carter book is always a celebration in our house, both my husband and I are big fans. There was an argument over who would read it first, and I won as ai read faster than he does. I settled in on Saturday night and read 200 pages, and then demolished the rest on a lazy Sunday. I wanted to finish it but savour it at the same time.
Chris Carter books are addictive. You know those TV series that you can’t get enough of.. his books are like that. I am a big crime/detective fiction reader and they can be alot for me. It takes a lot to scare me these days in books.. Genesis scared me, after the first chapter, I was checking all the doors and windows were locked.
These are some of the most gruesome crime scenes I have read. Hunter and Garcia cannot believe what they are seeing and they have seen a lot of them. Some of them turned my stomach. This is one sadistic killer. The pieces of the puzzle are slowly revealed and it all comes to a chilling and surprising conclusion.
This book will not be for everyone, I totally appreciate that. There are some strong themes of suicide and mental health throughout the story and I think that the author did a wonderful job with it. The dedication at the start is beautiful and made me cry even before I started to read it, The end of the book has details of helplines for those who are struggling. As someone who has needed these resources in the past.. thank you Chris. Such and important message.
I couldn’t love this book anymore and it up is up there with The Caller for my favourite in this series.
If you like dark, disturbing and very messed up crime books.. this is the series for you.
Chris Carter books are addictive. You know those TV series that you can’t get enough of.. his books are like that. I am a big crime/detective fiction reader and they can be alot for me. It takes a lot to scare me these days in books.. Genesis scared me, after the first chapter, I was checking all the doors and windows were locked.
These are some of the most gruesome crime scenes I have read. Hunter and Garcia cannot believe what they are seeing and they have seen a lot of them. Some of them turned my stomach. This is one sadistic killer. The pieces of the puzzle are slowly revealed and it all comes to a chilling and surprising conclusion.
This book will not be for everyone, I totally appreciate that. There are some strong themes of suicide and mental health throughout the story and I think that the author did a wonderful job with it. The dedication at the start is beautiful and made me cry even before I started to read it, The end of the book has details of helplines for those who are struggling. As someone who has needed these resources in the past.. thank you Chris. Such and important message.
I couldn’t love this book anymore and it up is up there with The Caller for my favourite in this series.
If you like dark, disturbing and very messed up crime books.. this is the series for you.
August 14, 2022
One problem with Chris Carter's books is that they are addictive. Another problem - when you finish one, it can take you ages to find something else remotely that good. You feel like a kid whose favourite toy has been taken away.
I read Genesis in Bulgarian but I will definitely read it in English too as soon as my pre-ordered copy arrives. I kept back-translating all the time (force of habit, I guess). This ruined my experience to some extent, although I must say the translation was good.
Genesis takes us on another Robert Hunter journey of terror. We meet a killer so vicious and meticulous that even the Ultra-Violent Crimes Unit shudder. He calls himself The Mentor. He torments his victims by causing extreme fear, then excruciating pain and finally death. He always leaves part of a poem with the body and in a day or two after the murder, sends a video message to the victim's loved one. A message that makes them lose their mind.
I won't say more in order not to spoil things or you. Just make sure you have enough time to read the book from cover to cover because when it comes to suspense, Chris Carter never disappoints!
I read Genesis in Bulgarian but I will definitely read it in English too as soon as my pre-ordered copy arrives. I kept back-translating all the time (force of habit, I guess). This ruined my experience to some extent, although I must say the translation was good.
Genesis takes us on another Robert Hunter journey of terror. We meet a killer so vicious and meticulous that even the Ultra-Violent Crimes Unit shudder. He calls himself The Mentor. He torments his victims by causing extreme fear, then excruciating pain and finally death. He always leaves part of a poem with the body and in a day or two after the murder, sends a video message to the victim's loved one. A message that makes them lose their mind.
I won't say more in order not to spoil things or you. Just make sure you have enough time to read the book from cover to cover because when it comes to suspense, Chris Carter never disappoints!
September 30, 2022
Even though the page count is of 500+ more, I was damn sure that this author will not disappoint the readers in any way and it comes out true. Once again one of the best in Robert Hunter series.
People are getting murdered one after another in grotesque way and the killer psychologically damages their loved ones by sending a message after a day of how they got murdered. Robert & Carlos start investigating but the killer MO changes continuously which is unpredictable. But when the reason for why these murder are happening and dots are connected it makes logically strong.
It has pros and cons,
pros- When Chris carter writes it's all about murders but every time he picks some thing different with the victim and reason for murder, but at the end knots are not revealed simply rather one after another with twists.
Cons - Suddenly Hunter getting dream and that connect with the next sequence, his close connection with Air marshal remembering at the time when it was required.
People are getting murdered one after another in grotesque way and the killer psychologically damages their loved ones by sending a message after a day of how they got murdered. Robert & Carlos start investigating but the killer MO changes continuously which is unpredictable. But when the reason for why these murder are happening and dots are connected it makes logically strong.
It has pros and cons,
pros- When Chris carter writes it's all about murders but every time he picks some thing different with the victim and reason for murder, but at the end knots are not revealed simply rather one after another with twists.
Cons - Suddenly Hunter getting dream and that connect with the next sequence, his close connection with Air marshal remembering at the time when it was required.
February 3, 2024
Genesis is the 12th book in Chris Carter's Robert Hunter series and again it is quintessentially Chris Carter. By that, I mean gruesome murder scenes but very rarely is the murder described first-hand, Chris' way is to have the victim found and the aftermath be described. The majority of the time the victim is "displayed" in a fashion that relates to the reason behind the killing - as is the case in Genesis.
Firstly, Genesis has nothing to do with the bible, so please don't avoid it because of Faith. The story follows Detectives Hunter and Garcia as they try to solve a recent spate of murders. These murders happen in quick succession and although traits make the same killer an obvious conclusion, the victims themselves have nothing to do with each other, nor are they of the same gender, race, or social group. These murders all appear to be very opportunistic and with no robbery associated there appears to be no motive aside from random thrill killing.
Hunter and Garcia need to find the common thread before they can unravel the case but what they find is not as surprising as who the perpetrator actually is. A real page-turner, great read, well recommended.
Firstly, Genesis has nothing to do with the bible, so please don't avoid it because of Faith. The story follows Detectives Hunter and Garcia as they try to solve a recent spate of murders. These murders happen in quick succession and although traits make the same killer an obvious conclusion, the victims themselves have nothing to do with each other, nor are they of the same gender, race, or social group. These murders all appear to be very opportunistic and with no robbery associated there appears to be no motive aside from random thrill killing.
Hunter and Garcia need to find the common thread before they can unravel the case but what they find is not as surprising as who the perpetrator actually is. A real page-turner, great read, well recommended.
January 22, 2024
Praėjusia dalimi likau šiek tiek nusivylus (nesupraskit manęs klaidingai, ji buvo gera, tiesiog Carter kartelė užkelta labai aukšta, tad iš jo tikiuosi daugiau, nei iš daugelio kitų🙂), tad labai ilgai nesirįžau skaityti šios dalies. Tiesiog bijojau, kad mano dievukas išsikvėpė. O dabar be galo džiaugiuosi, kad ją taip ilgai taupiau, nes galėjau dar labiau ja mėgautis🙂 šioje dalyje žiaurumas tiesiog liejasi per kraštus, buvo vietų, kur tikrai kilo šleikštulys ir norėjosi "atmatyti" perskaitytą ir įsivaizduotą vaizdą. Labai patiko, kad šioje dalyje Robertas iš antžmogio, nenugalimo ir netikroviško vėl virto tokiu, kokiu jį labiausiai mėgstu - be galo protingu, bet be to šalutinio jausmo, kad čia jau per daug. Tik nesupratau vieno dalyko, kai Robertas klausinėjo aukų artimųjų apie mokyklos laikus, kodėl nei vienas nepaminėjo to įvykio? Ne tik kad nepaminėjo, bet nei vienam ir į galvą nešovė, kad tai galėtų būtų susiję, nors Robertas būtent apie tokius įvykius ir klausė.
October 27, 2023
Yra tikrai nedaug detektyvų serijų, kurios nepabosta, kur su kiekviena knyga darosi tik įdomiau, niekas nesikartoja ir vis sugeba nustebint. Tokia buvo Tess Gerritsen serija, Nesbo, žinoma, Jussi Adler Olsen ir Carter knygos. Jau kaip aš laukiau šios dalies... Kad jūs žinotumėt! O didžiausias džiaugsmas tas, kad visi lūkesčiai absoliučiai išsipildė. Net su kaupu.
Kad šis rašytojas yra žiaurus - aiškint nereikia. Niekas, net iš mano anksčiau išvardintų autorių tokių brutalių ir kartu genialių nusikaltėlių nėr sugalvojęs. Bet su "Geneze" Carter pranoko pats save. Net aš skaitydama raukiausi, marksčiausi ir net arbatos gert negalėjau prie teksto. Tai jau supratot - silpnų nervų žmonėms čia - no no no. Nusikaltimų daug, jie neįtikėtinai šlykštūs ir dar detaliai aprašomi. Negana to - ir jautrūs. Tikriausiai pirmą kartą Chris būtent jautruma pasitelkė ir jis puikiai suveikė. Skaitai ir širdį visa emocijų paletė piešia. Labai patiko, kad PA GA LIAU Robertas Hanteris nėra visažinis, iš karto žinantis visus atsakymus ir visas mįsles įmenantis. Žmogiškesnis. Ne superherojus.
Nors žiautumo čia... uch... daug buvo, bet pabaiga išsprogdino. Privertė susimąstyt, pergalvot ir negalėjau skirt mažiau nei penkių žvaigždučių. Nėra prie ko prikibt visiškai. Geriausias autoriaus darbas.
Kad šis rašytojas yra žiaurus - aiškint nereikia. Niekas, net iš mano anksčiau išvardintų autorių tokių brutalių ir kartu genialių nusikaltėlių nėr sugalvojęs. Bet su "Geneze" Carter pranoko pats save. Net aš skaitydama raukiausi, marksčiausi ir net arbatos gert negalėjau prie teksto. Tai jau supratot - silpnų nervų žmonėms čia - no no no. Nusikaltimų daug, jie neįtikėtinai šlykštūs ir dar detaliai aprašomi. Negana to - ir jautrūs. Tikriausiai pirmą kartą Chris būtent jautruma pasitelkė ir jis puikiai suveikė. Skaitai ir širdį visa emocijų paletė piešia. Labai patiko, kad PA GA LIAU Robertas Hanteris nėra visažinis, iš karto žinantis visus atsakymus ir visas mįsles įmenantis. Žmogiškesnis. Ne superherojus.
Nors žiautumo čia... uch... daug buvo, bet pabaiga išsprogdino. Privertė susimąstyt, pergalvot ir negalėjau skirt mažiau nei penkių žvaigždučių. Nėra prie ko prikibt visiškai. Geriausias autoriaus darbas.
January 9, 2024
Please, eliminuokit iš veikėjų kapitonę Bleik!! 😃 Dieve, visas skyrius kvepia looser'iais jos paklausius😃 Na ir Hunteris vėl savo stichijoj- kraujas (o ir kiti organai) liejasi laisvai vėl! Scenarijus nupieštas pagal tą pačią schemą, tik spalvos šiek tiek sutirštintos...o labai tikėjausi naujų vėjų!!!
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Please eliminate captain Blake! All the department starts smelling as of the loosers 😃 While Hunter is back on the stage- let the blood (and other body parts) run free...The script is drawn according to the same sceme, only the colours are slightly thickened🥺 and I was expecting some new ideas!
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Please eliminate captain Blake! All the department starts smelling as of the loosers 😃 While Hunter is back on the stage- let the blood (and other body parts) run free...The script is drawn according to the same sceme, only the colours are slightly thickened🥺 and I was expecting some new ideas!
October 12, 2024
Chris Carter - vienas žinomiausių ir greičiausiai tamsiausių detektyvų autorių, pavergęs ne vieno detetyvinių istorijų mylėtojų širdis. Mano, neslėpsiu, taip pat. Kuo Chris Carter unikalus - tai gebėjimu išlaikyti įtampą iki paskutinio puslapio ir laikyti skaitytoją tarsi ant adatų iki pat galo. ,,Genezė" - dar viena krimitalisto Roberto Hanterio serijos knyga, kuri, kaip man pasirodė, pranoko žiaurumu net visko mačiusių detektyvų skaitytojų lūkesčius. Mačiau ne vieną komentarą, kad teko sustoti, teko pakvėpuoti ar net šiek tiek atsitraukti nuo knygos, nes žiaurumo čia per akis.
Knyga prasideda itin žiauriu jaunos moters nužudymu. Detalių nepasakosiu, bet dar vienas svarbus momentas - aukos kūne aptinkamas raštelis. Netrukus Robertas Hanteris iškviečiamas į dar vieną nužudymo vietą - šįkart auka nužudoma taip pat itin žiauriai, bet kitu būdu. Jos rankoje aptinkamas raštelis labai panašus į pirmosios aukos. Tampa aišku - siautėja naujas serijinis žudikas, kuris itin stropus, šaltakraujiškas ir disciplinuotas. Kaip Robertui seksis narplioti šį galvosukį? Ar bus išvengta daugiau aukų?
Turiu pasakyti, kad suskaičius kelias iš eilės Chris Carter knygas turėjau pailsėti. Kelios iš eilės detektyvinės knygos ir jausmas lyg viskas kartotųsi. Tampa net šiek tiek nuobodu. Labai aiškus Chris Carter sėkmės receptas - patrauklus pagrindinis veikėjas Robertas, kurį mes mėgstame ir už kurį sergame, itin kraupios žmogžudystės, kurios kartais baisios iki tiek, kad imi galvoti kaip autorius taip sugalvojo, na ir sugebėjimas gana lengvai ir įtraukiai pasakoti. Taigi išvada viena - Chris Carter detektyvai nuostabūs, bet tarp jų reiktų skaityti kažką kito, nes priešingu atveju tampa nuobodu.
Ką jau esu minėjusi pasakojant apie Carterį - jis puikiai išmano psichologiją, tad sugeba kurti itin įtikimus veikėjų psichologinius paveikslus ir juos plėtoti nuosekliai. To nemažai daliai detektyvų kūrėjų pritrūksta. Ir "Genezės" atveju aptinkame itin tikroviškai sukonstruotą žudiko portretą ir net logišką tokių veiksmų pagrindimo istoriją.
Kodėl verta skaityti? Ši knyga išskirtinai žiauri, bet nuo jos atsitraukti tiesiog neįmanoma. Norisi skaityti dar ir dar kol taps aišku - kas gi tas žiaurusis monstras, kurio darbai tiesiog stingdo kraują gyslose. Kas puslapį įtampa kyla, bet nedelsiama per ilgai, kad skaitytojui atsibostų laukti atomazgos. Be to, nors Carter detektyvai ir taip pasižymi žiaurumu, šįkart jis pasiekė kitą lygį, nes jau nebežinau ar galima sukurti kažką dar žiauresnio. Kraupu. Tiesiog kraupu.
Kodėl knyga gali nepatikti? Vis tik formulė, kurią išrado Chris Carter gana nuspėjama. Kitas dalykas visi jo pasakojimai gana paviršutiniški ir viskas pasakyta labai tiesiai šviesiai. Būtent dėl to dievinu Nesbo ir jo labiau sofistikuotą stilių. Čia viskas skirta atsipalaiduoti ir nesukti smegenų - autorius viską jums paaiškins, sukramtys ir galvoti pačiam nereikės. Ar tai minusas? Priklauso nuo to, kokio tipo knygos ieškote.
Jei ir jūs esate vieni tų, kurie po sunkios dienos atsipalaiduoja žiūrėdami true crime dokumentikas ir skaitydami gana žiaurius detektyvus - ši knyga Jums patiks. Ji lengvai skaitoma, pagauli ir itin žiauri, tad įsivertinkite savo jautrumą, o jei tas negąsdina - pirmyn.
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Knyga prasideda itin žiauriu jaunos moters nužudymu. Detalių nepasakosiu, bet dar vienas svarbus momentas - aukos kūne aptinkamas raštelis. Netrukus Robertas Hanteris iškviečiamas į dar vieną nužudymo vietą - šįkart auka nužudoma taip pat itin žiauriai, bet kitu būdu. Jos rankoje aptinkamas raštelis labai panašus į pirmosios aukos. Tampa aišku - siautėja naujas serijinis žudikas, kuris itin stropus, šaltakraujiškas ir disciplinuotas. Kaip Robertui seksis narplioti šį galvosukį? Ar bus išvengta daugiau aukų?
Turiu pasakyti, kad suskaičius kelias iš eilės Chris Carter knygas turėjau pailsėti. Kelios iš eilės detektyvinės knygos ir jausmas lyg viskas kartotųsi. Tampa net šiek tiek nuobodu. Labai aiškus Chris Carter sėkmės receptas - patrauklus pagrindinis veikėjas Robertas, kurį mes mėgstame ir už kurį sergame, itin kraupios žmogžudystės, kurios kartais baisios iki tiek, kad imi galvoti kaip autorius taip sugalvojo, na ir sugebėjimas gana lengvai ir įtraukiai pasakoti. Taigi išvada viena - Chris Carter detektyvai nuostabūs, bet tarp jų reiktų skaityti kažką kito, nes priešingu atveju tampa nuobodu.
Ką jau esu minėjusi pasakojant apie Carterį - jis puikiai išmano psichologiją, tad sugeba kurti itin įtikimus veikėjų psichologinius paveikslus ir juos plėtoti nuosekliai. To nemažai daliai detektyvų kūrėjų pritrūksta. Ir "Genezės" atveju aptinkame itin tikroviškai sukonstruotą žudiko portretą ir net logišką tokių veiksmų pagrindimo istoriją.
Kodėl verta skaityti? Ši knyga išskirtinai žiauri, bet nuo jos atsitraukti tiesiog neįmanoma. Norisi skaityti dar ir dar kol taps aišku - kas gi tas žiaurusis monstras, kurio darbai tiesiog stingdo kraują gyslose. Kas puslapį įtampa kyla, bet nedelsiama per ilgai, kad skaitytojui atsibostų laukti atomazgos. Be to, nors Carter detektyvai ir taip pasižymi žiaurumu, šįkart jis pasiekė kitą lygį, nes jau nebežinau ar galima sukurti kažką dar žiauresnio. Kraupu. Tiesiog kraupu.
Kodėl knyga gali nepatikti? Vis tik formulė, kurią išrado Chris Carter gana nuspėjama. Kitas dalykas visi jo pasakojimai gana paviršutiniški ir viskas pasakyta labai tiesiai šviesiai. Būtent dėl to dievinu Nesbo ir jo labiau sofistikuotą stilių. Čia viskas skirta atsipalaiduoti ir nesukti smegenų - autorius viską jums paaiškins, sukramtys ir galvoti pačiam nereikės. Ar tai minusas? Priklauso nuo to, kokio tipo knygos ieškote.
Jei ir jūs esate vieni tų, kurie po sunkios dienos atsipalaiduoja žiūrėdami true crime dokumentikas ir skaitydami gana žiaurius detektyvus - ši knyga Jums patiks. Ji lengvai skaitoma, pagauli ir itin žiauri, tad įsivertinkite savo jautrumą, o jei tas negąsdina - pirmyn.
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February 24, 2023
فکر کن من یه جور مربی هستم، قراره بهت راجع به ترس یاد بدم، و وقتی خوب یاد گرفتی، در انتهای ترس چیزی جز مرگ باقی نمیمونه.
تصور کنید کسی بهتون پیام میده و میگه در خونه باز مونده، یا پنجره رو نبستی. و وقتی ازش میپرسی تو کی هستی، جملهی بالا رو برات مینویسه، و بعد یه فیلم از اون در یا پنجره میفرسته که داره میبنده و میگه نگران نباش من برات بستمش. و از همینجاست که ترس شروع میشه.
تصور کنید کسی بهتون پیام میده و میگه در خونه باز مونده، یا پنجره رو نبستی. و وقتی ازش میپرسی تو کی هستی، جملهی بالا رو برات مینویسه، و بعد یه فیلم از اون در یا پنجره میفرسته که داره میبنده و میگه نگران نباش من برات بستمش. و از همینجاست که ترس شروع میشه.
September 11, 2022
Pleased to get my hands on the latest Chris Carter thriller, I eagerly read the book to see how things would progress in yet another police procedural with psychological thriller undertones. Detective Robert Hunter is back for another in-depth exploration of a psychotic killer whose motives only become apparent after a significant amount of analysis. Carter provides the reader with a stunning story that takes things to gruesome levels, but never loses its momentum. A great thriller in line with other novels in the series, proving Chris Carter can impress and captivate with ease.
Detective Robert Hunter has long been a valuable member of the Ultra Violent Crime division of LAPD Homicide, investigating the most heinous crimes committed. While this may be the case, he has always seen it eat away at his inner self, which leaves Hunter to wonder how much energy he has left.
When he and his partner are called to the scene of a brutal murder, where the victim has been hung up with a giant fish hook, Hunter begins to wonder if he has reached the edge of the depravity people could inflict on others. With a piece of poetry left at the scene, Hunter and others within the LAPD begin to ponder if this message has a deeper meaning.
When other killings occur with completely different motives, it is only the line of poetry that connects them all together. Hunter must use all the resources at his disposal to determine what’s going on and how to connect the dots. It is only when taking a step back and syntheising the evidence that Detective Hunter makes a possible connection, though this is not guaranteed to come to fruition.
With time running out and another victim sure to be targeted by the killer soon, Hunter will have to try to stay one step ahead. How does the killer choose their victims and what motive ties them all together? Hunter and the rest of the team will have to make sense of this, taking things back to the beginning, the so-called genesis of the killer’s motivation. Chris Carter impresses with a story that leaves no time to catch one’s breath, but keeps the reader turning pages well into the night.
I have always enjoyed the writing of Chris Carter, who pulls out all the stops in order to hook the reader from the opeeening pages. In a story that provides a substantial amount of narrative progression, Carter also adds his trademark collection of gruesome killings, which help the reader take note. Great storytelling and intricate puzzling together of clues provide the reader with an entertaining experience while chilling them to the core.
Chris Carter has never suffered from an inability to captivate, no matter the angle of his story. He uses a strong narrative to set the scene, adding highly descriptive moments and short chapters to keep the reader intrigued and wanting to read more. The characters, which series fans will have come to know well, continue to have depth to their personal backstories and fit together effectively for the overall experience. Plot lines emerge throughout, with twists to keep the story from being too predictable. The story is built on layers, which are slowly pulled back in order to get the the kernel. However, even atthat point, nothing is completely linear. There is a chilling aspect to the piece that Carter instills with each of his publications, though this is offset with great background development, keeping things from being too gory. I have seen the strain the series has taken on Detective Robert Hunter, but he is just so strong a character that I hope Carter has more to come.
Kudos, Mr. Carter, for another chilling thriller that cements your place at the top of the genre!
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Detective Robert Hunter has long been a valuable member of the Ultra Violent Crime division of LAPD Homicide, investigating the most heinous crimes committed. While this may be the case, he has always seen it eat away at his inner self, which leaves Hunter to wonder how much energy he has left.
When he and his partner are called to the scene of a brutal murder, where the victim has been hung up with a giant fish hook, Hunter begins to wonder if he has reached the edge of the depravity people could inflict on others. With a piece of poetry left at the scene, Hunter and others within the LAPD begin to ponder if this message has a deeper meaning.
When other killings occur with completely different motives, it is only the line of poetry that connects them all together. Hunter must use all the resources at his disposal to determine what’s going on and how to connect the dots. It is only when taking a step back and syntheising the evidence that Detective Hunter makes a possible connection, though this is not guaranteed to come to fruition.
With time running out and another victim sure to be targeted by the killer soon, Hunter will have to try to stay one step ahead. How does the killer choose their victims and what motive ties them all together? Hunter and the rest of the team will have to make sense of this, taking things back to the beginning, the so-called genesis of the killer’s motivation. Chris Carter impresses with a story that leaves no time to catch one’s breath, but keeps the reader turning pages well into the night.
I have always enjoyed the writing of Chris Carter, who pulls out all the stops in order to hook the reader from the opeeening pages. In a story that provides a substantial amount of narrative progression, Carter also adds his trademark collection of gruesome killings, which help the reader take note. Great storytelling and intricate puzzling together of clues provide the reader with an entertaining experience while chilling them to the core.
Chris Carter has never suffered from an inability to captivate, no matter the angle of his story. He uses a strong narrative to set the scene, adding highly descriptive moments and short chapters to keep the reader intrigued and wanting to read more. The characters, which series fans will have come to know well, continue to have depth to their personal backstories and fit together effectively for the overall experience. Plot lines emerge throughout, with twists to keep the story from being too predictable. The story is built on layers, which are slowly pulled back in order to get the the kernel. However, even atthat point, nothing is completely linear. There is a chilling aspect to the piece that Carter instills with each of his publications, though this is offset with great background development, keeping things from being too gory. I have seen the strain the series has taken on Detective Robert Hunter, but he is just so strong a character that I hope Carter has more to come.
Kudos, Mr. Carter, for another chilling thriller that cements your place at the top of the genre!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
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January 25, 2023
Ако разглеждаме само конкретната криминалната задача и произтичащите от нея сюжетни врътки и обрати, оценката неминуемо ще е 5. Но след този дванадесети роман на Крис Картър вече спокойно мога да го заявя - авторът е AC/DC на трилъра. Експлоатира една и съща хитова схема, така както австралийските легенди пресвирват своите 3-4 акорда в неизменен ритъм и такт, и не че формулата не сработва, напротив, отлично ме забавлява, но оставя и чувството за ама това вече съм го чел... точно единадесет пъти
Отново и отново, и отново имаме сериен убиец, толкова гениален и предвиждащ всичко, че може да вари 5 часа жертвата си в казан на оживен градски площад и нито един човек няма да го забележи. Така де, чисто логистично, осъществяването на което и да било от описваните в книгите (вкл. и тук) убийства, без да взимаме предвид всички ония случайни фактори, които винаги могат да се намесят в съвременната Биг Брадър среда, е почти, да не кажа въобще, невъзможно. Апропо, варене в казан, набиване на кол и разчленяване с три жребеца май още не са ползвани като методи в романите.
Детективите от отдел Свръхтежки престъпления продължават да нямат абсолютно никакъв личен живот; мярка се някаква жена при Гарсия, голямата му ученическа изгора, ама само за да му казва от време на време коооолко много го обича и как ѝ липсва, но тя е готова да го чака още 45 години, докато улови всички лоши типове на земята. Хънтър също е нереален - спи по 3 часа на нощ, в най-добрите случаи стига до 4, пие по 2 пръста квалитетно уиски на 2 седмици и е толкова гениален, че трактатът за серийните убийци, който е написал в прогимназията се превръща в настолно четиво за всеки уважаващ себе си ФБР профайлър.
Сцената на проблясъка, пратила най-накрая нашите момчета в коловоза на престъпника ми се видя почти екстрасензорно постижение, достойно за баба Вангелия.
Та-а хем се смея сам на себе си, че продължавам да чета едно и също, хем всяка следваща книга успява да ме увлече доволно, щото съм услужливо късопаметен - романите на Картър/и подобните джънк фууд кримки ми действат релаксиращо (колкото и странно да звучи) в напрегнатото циркулиране между две болници - четеш ги, без да се напрягаш, не ти трябва особено съсредоточаване, страниците просто летят една след друга. В художествената литература често търся точно това - мимолетно забавление.
Отново и отново, и отново имаме сериен убиец, толкова гениален и предвиждащ всичко, че може да вари 5 часа жертвата си в казан на оживен градски площад и нито един човек няма да го забележи. Така де, чисто логистично, осъществяването на което и да било от описваните в книгите (вкл. и тук) убийства, без да взимаме предвид всички ония случайни фактори, които винаги могат да се намесят в съвременната Биг Брадър среда, е почти, да не кажа въобще, невъзможно. Апропо, варене в казан, набиване на кол и разчленяване с три жребеца май още не са ползвани като методи в романите.
Детективите от отдел Свръхтежки престъпления продължават да нямат абсолютно никакъв личен живот; мярка се някаква жена при Гарсия, голямата му ученическа изгора, ама само за да му казва от време на време коооолко много го обича и как ѝ липсва, но тя е готова да го чака още 45 години, докато улови всички лоши типове на земята. Хънтър също е нереален - спи по 3 часа на нощ, в най-добрите случаи стига до 4, пие по 2 пръста квалитетно уиски на 2 седмици и е толкова гениален, че трактатът за серийните убийци, който е написал в прогимназията се превръща в настолно четиво за всеки уважаващ себе си ФБР профайлър.
Сцената на проблясъка, пратила най-накрая нашите момчета в коловоза на престъпника ми се видя почти екстрасензорно постижение, достойно за баба Вангелия.
Та-а хем се смея сам на себе си, че продължавам да чета едно и също, хем всяка следваща книга успява да ме увлече доволно, щото съм услужливо късопаметен - романите на Картър/и подобните джънк фууд кримки ми действат релаксиращо (колкото и странно да звучи) в напрегнатото циркулиране между две болници - четеш ги, без да се напрягаш, не ти трябва особено съсредоточаване, страниците просто летят една след друга. В художествената литература често търся точно това - мимолетно забавление.
October 20, 2022
Review to follow
November 20, 2023
Stipri ir šiurpi knyga. Man labai patiko. Gaila, kad tai jau 12- toji serijos dalis, bet knygos pabaiga daug žadanti ir tikiuosi, kad į mūsų rankas dar pateks šio rašytojo knygos. 😉
"Mirus nebelieka kančios. Kenčia tie, kurie lieka gyventi. "
"Mirus nebelieka kančios. Kenčia tie, kurie lieka gyventi. "
December 1, 2025
This is just sad and heartbreaking.
I didn’t even realise that tears were streaming down my face during the latter part. One of the saddest books in the series, for sure.
This series has me in a chokehold. I felt like I was part of the LAPD UV unit, investigating these murders alongside Robert and Garcia. I am so attached to these characters that if something ever happens to any of them in future books, I’d be completely devastated.
As always, the investigative process was brilliant. Chris Carter’s knowledge and expertise in psychology and criminal behaviour shine through in every crime scene—bits and pieces of trivia about how the human brain works, how it responds to grief, trauma, and shock. I learned a lot about the human psyche, things I didn’t even know I needed to understand until this book.
My heart shattered once the pieces of the puzzle finally came together and the killer’s motive was revealed. So, so tragic.
Another masterpiece from Chris. I’m pretty sad because this is the 12th book and I only have one more left. Here’s to hoping Chris releases the 14th book very soon.
I didn’t even realise that tears were streaming down my face during the latter part. One of the saddest books in the series, for sure.
This series has me in a chokehold. I felt like I was part of the LAPD UV unit, investigating these murders alongside Robert and Garcia. I am so attached to these characters that if something ever happens to any of them in future books, I’d be completely devastated.
As always, the investigative process was brilliant. Chris Carter’s knowledge and expertise in psychology and criminal behaviour shine through in every crime scene—bits and pieces of trivia about how the human brain works, how it responds to grief, trauma, and shock. I learned a lot about the human psyche, things I didn’t even know I needed to understand until this book.
My heart shattered once the pieces of the puzzle finally came together and the killer’s motive was revealed. So, so tragic.
Another masterpiece from Chris. I’m pretty sad because this is the 12th book and I only have one more left. Here’s to hoping Chris releases the 14th book very soon.
November 26, 2025
As with most books in this series – intriguing plot, good characters, strong procedures and disturbing violence.
The story starts with Melissa Hawthorne arriving home in a taxi at around 2 am. She had met an interesting man - Mark at the party and while she declined his suggestion, was still hoping she would get a message or a call from him. She gets some messages from an unknown number and the sender tells her that he should be regarded as a mentor who will teach her about fear, pain and death. Melissa is found dead next day by her stepsister Janet Lang. It is clear that she had endured extreme violence before dying. There is also a two line note which seems to be from a poem. Robert Hunter and his partner Carlos Garcia are called to investigate. The clean scene leads Garcia to speculate that this may not be the killer’s first crime, and Robert concurs. More deaths follow and it is apparent that a serial killer is on the prowl. It is unclear if there is any connection between the victims.
Robert and Garcia painstakingly pursue all possible motives and suspects to unravel the case. The procedural work is excellent, and I loved how the pieces came together slowly. While this is a big book, the story holds the tension right till the end. The last sections are a bit theatrical and could have been better. Robert Hunter’s character, as always, is a delight to follow.
My rating: 4.5 / 5.
The story starts with Melissa Hawthorne arriving home in a taxi at around 2 am. She had met an interesting man - Mark at the party and while she declined his suggestion, was still hoping she would get a message or a call from him. She gets some messages from an unknown number and the sender tells her that he should be regarded as a mentor who will teach her about fear, pain and death. Melissa is found dead next day by her stepsister Janet Lang. It is clear that she had endured extreme violence before dying. There is also a two line note which seems to be from a poem. Robert Hunter and his partner Carlos Garcia are called to investigate. The clean scene leads Garcia to speculate that this may not be the killer’s first crime, and Robert concurs. More deaths follow and it is apparent that a serial killer is on the prowl. It is unclear if there is any connection between the victims.
Robert and Garcia painstakingly pursue all possible motives and suspects to unravel the case. The procedural work is excellent, and I loved how the pieces came together slowly. While this is a big book, the story holds the tension right till the end. The last sections are a bit theatrical and could have been better. Robert Hunter’s character, as always, is a delight to follow.
My rating: 4.5 / 5.
November 27, 2022
Uważam, że ten tytuł jako mój pierwszy patronat to najlepsza rzecz jaka mogła mi się przytrafić 🖤
June 22, 2026
hłe, hłe, mogłabym podpowiadać Hunterowi w tym śledztwie 😂
March 10, 2023
Estuvo interesante y los primeros asesinatos bastante espectaculares, aunque la parte final en el avión se me hizo algo larga (mucho bla bla).
Bueno, pues aquí termina una saga que fue madurando, pero que me ha gustado lo suyo, con un policía super dotado y todo lo que tú quieras, pero eran sus criminales, la mar de creativos, los que le daban su seña de identidad. Escuela (Sagas).
Bueno, pues aquí termina una saga que fue madurando, pero que me ha gustado lo suyo, con un policía super dotado y todo lo que tú quieras, pero eran sus criminales, la mar de creativos, los que le daban su seña de identidad. Escuela (Sagas).
August 21, 2022
Chris Carter ist zurück mit seinem neuesten Werk rund um die beiden Ermittler Hunter und Garcia. Dieses Mal mussten wir uns etwas länger gedulden, doch ich würde sagen, die Geduld hat sich eindeutig gelohnt. Im neuesten Fall haben wir es wieder mal mit einem besonders perfiden und skrupellosen Killer zu tun. Manchmal denkt man ja, dass kein Thrillerautor das Rad heutzutage noch neu erfinden kann, doch Carter kommt jedes Mal wieder mit neuen Ideen um die Ecke, die einem die Nackenhaare aufstellen.
Generell sind Carters Bücher immer abgeschlossene Fälle, doch ab und zu fallen ein paar Worte zu vergangenen Fällen. Ich empfehle aber sowieso die Reihe in der richtigen Reihenfolge zu lesen, da man so die Charakterentwicklung besser verfolgen kann.
Der Killer in diesem Buch nennt sich der Lehrmeister und hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht seine Opfer vor allem mit Angst und Schmerz zu brechen. Selbst die hartgesottenen Cops am Tatort können die Grausamkeit kaum ertragen, die sich ihnen dort bietet. Die Mordmethoden weichen immer wieder ab, so dass unser Ermittlerteam lediglich durch die Brutalität der Morde eine Verbundung herstellen kann. Außerdem hinterlässt der Killer immer eine Zeile geschriebener Worte, die scheinbar zu einem Gedicht gehören. Wie viele Opfer wird sich der Lehrmeister also noch holen können bis Hunter und Garcia ihm auf die Schliche kommen?
In früheren Teilen der Reihe ist mir manchmal aufgefallen, dass gewisse Grundinformationen zu Hunter mitunter ellenlang in jedem neuen Teil immer wieder neu durchgekaut wurden. Dieses Mal fand ich das etwas besser gelöst. Zwar wurden auch hier die Infos gestreut, aber weitaus weniger intensiv und ausschweifend.
Alles in allem war Carters neuestes Werk wieder enorm mitreißend und in einem wahnsinnigen Tempo geschrieben. Der Autor weiß einfach wie man den Leser bei der Stange hält, vor allem diese fiesen Cliffhanger am Ende der Kapitel sorgen dafür, dass man das Buch kaum aus den Händen legen kann.Ich wurde von der Story vollkommen mitgerissen und kann nicht anderes als eine absolute Empfehlung für dieses Buch und generell die Reihe um Hunter und Garcia aussprechen. Zwar nichts für schwache Nerven, aber für Thriller Fans ein absolutes Muss!
Generell sind Carters Bücher immer abgeschlossene Fälle, doch ab und zu fallen ein paar Worte zu vergangenen Fällen. Ich empfehle aber sowieso die Reihe in der richtigen Reihenfolge zu lesen, da man so die Charakterentwicklung besser verfolgen kann.
Der Killer in diesem Buch nennt sich der Lehrmeister und hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht seine Opfer vor allem mit Angst und Schmerz zu brechen. Selbst die hartgesottenen Cops am Tatort können die Grausamkeit kaum ertragen, die sich ihnen dort bietet. Die Mordmethoden weichen immer wieder ab, so dass unser Ermittlerteam lediglich durch die Brutalität der Morde eine Verbundung herstellen kann. Außerdem hinterlässt der Killer immer eine Zeile geschriebener Worte, die scheinbar zu einem Gedicht gehören. Wie viele Opfer wird sich der Lehrmeister also noch holen können bis Hunter und Garcia ihm auf die Schliche kommen?
In früheren Teilen der Reihe ist mir manchmal aufgefallen, dass gewisse Grundinformationen zu Hunter mitunter ellenlang in jedem neuen Teil immer wieder neu durchgekaut wurden. Dieses Mal fand ich das etwas besser gelöst. Zwar wurden auch hier die Infos gestreut, aber weitaus weniger intensiv und ausschweifend.
Alles in allem war Carters neuestes Werk wieder enorm mitreißend und in einem wahnsinnigen Tempo geschrieben. Der Autor weiß einfach wie man den Leser bei der Stange hält, vor allem diese fiesen Cliffhanger am Ende der Kapitel sorgen dafür, dass man das Buch kaum aus den Händen legen kann.Ich wurde von der Story vollkommen mitgerissen und kann nicht anderes als eine absolute Empfehlung für dieses Buch und generell die Reihe um Hunter und Garcia aussprechen. Zwar nichts für schwache Nerven, aber für Thriller Fans ein absolutes Muss!
August 12, 2026
4.5⭐️
Po słabszym poprzednim tomie trochę straciłam zapał, ale ta część totalnie wróciła na właściwe tory, wsysnęła mnie absolutnie i trzymała w napięciu tak jak inne ulubione tomy tej serii 🫶🏻
Po słabszym poprzednim tomie trochę straciłam zapał, ale ta część totalnie wróciła na właściwe tory, wsysnęła mnie absolutnie i trzymała w napięciu tak jak inne ulubione tomy tej serii 🫶🏻
November 3, 2023
Robertas Hanteris atvyksta į dar vieną nusikaltimo vietą.. Tačiau tai nėra tiesiog įprasta nusikaltimo vieta. Nors šis detektyvas yra matęs daug, tačiau su tokiu makabrišku nusikaltimu jam dar susidurti neteko.. Įdomiausia tai, jog žudikas aukos kūne paliko tarsi žinutę, kuri gali būti bet kas.. Eilėraščio eilutè, dainos žodžiai..
Neilgai trukus randama ir antroji auka. Nužudymo braižas nors ir skiriasi, tačiau abejoti tikrai nėra kuo. Tai to paties nusikaltėlio darbas.
Robertas supranta, jog tokį disciplinuotą bei kelis žingsnius į priekį apsvarstantį serijinį žudiką sučiupti lengva nebus. Tačiau jis neturi kito pasirinkimo..
Na nieko naujo nepasakysiu, apart to, jog man be galo patiko ši knyga! Neįsivaizduoju kas dedasi Chris Carter galvelėje, tačiau autorius šį kartą pranoko net pats save. Nors aprašyti ir be galo žiaurūs nužudymai, tačiau nuo šios knygos tiesiog nėjo atsitraukti! 🖤
Tikrai daug visko įpinta į šią istoriją ir džiaugiuosi, jog autorius pasirinko būtent tokią temą. Apie tai yra tiesiog būtina kalbėti ir net neabejoju, jog ši pronlema yra išlikusi ir šiomis dienomis.
Aš kad ir kaip bandžiau nuspėti kas slypi už visų šių žiaurių nusikaltimų, tačiau to padaryti man nepavyko. Galėčiau plepėti apie šią knygą daug, tačiau negaliu atskleisti Jums daugiau detalių, jog nesugadinti skaitymo malonumo. Tiesiog puiki dar viena serijos knyga!
Neilgai trukus randama ir antroji auka. Nužudymo braižas nors ir skiriasi, tačiau abejoti tikrai nėra kuo. Tai to paties nusikaltėlio darbas.
Robertas supranta, jog tokį disciplinuotą bei kelis žingsnius į priekį apsvarstantį serijinį žudiką sučiupti lengva nebus. Tačiau jis neturi kito pasirinkimo..
Na nieko naujo nepasakysiu, apart to, jog man be galo patiko ši knyga! Neįsivaizduoju kas dedasi Chris Carter galvelėje, tačiau autorius šį kartą pranoko net pats save. Nors aprašyti ir be galo žiaurūs nužudymai, tačiau nuo šios knygos tiesiog nėjo atsitraukti! 🖤
Tikrai daug visko įpinta į šią istoriją ir džiaugiuosi, jog autorius pasirinko būtent tokią temą. Apie tai yra tiesiog būtina kalbėti ir net neabejoju, jog ši pronlema yra išlikusi ir šiomis dienomis.
Aš kad ir kaip bandžiau nuspėti kas slypi už visų šių žiaurių nusikaltimų, tačiau to padaryti man nepavyko. Galėčiau plepėti apie šią knygą daug, tačiau negaliu atskleisti Jums daugiau detalių, jog nesugadinti skaitymo malonumo. Tiesiog puiki dar viena serijos knyga!
August 18, 2022
I wish there was a way I could give this book more stars than 5 as it is an important story incredibly well told.
As always with a Chris Carter book there are some very gruesome murders. Following Hunter and Garcia as they trawl through the clues trying to find the way to what is happening was a fascinating read. As the ending evolved, I found myself thinking what an important message this book is telling and hoping that it is understood.
The dedication which starts this book is such an important message also and it is fantastic that there are avenues for help listed at the back with contact details for anyone in crisis and who needs them.
Thank you for writing this amazing book, I'm now hoping there will be a book 13 and looking forward to it!
As always with a Chris Carter book there are some very gruesome murders. Following Hunter and Garcia as they trawl through the clues trying to find the way to what is happening was a fascinating read. As the ending evolved, I found myself thinking what an important message this book is telling and hoping that it is understood.
The dedication which starts this book is such an important message also and it is fantastic that there are avenues for help listed at the back with contact details for anyone in crisis and who needs them.
Thank you for writing this amazing book, I'm now hoping there will be a book 13 and looking forward to it!
September 3, 2022
Wieder ein spannender Thriller richtig gut
October 24, 2023
#perskaičiau
Chris Carter "Genezė"
Aš jau seniai Chris Carter titulavau genialiausiu detektyvinių trilerių karaliumi, tad neabejotinai jo knygos man yra pačios laukiamiausios. Ir kai jau atrodo pasiruošiau dar vienai kraują stingdančiai istorijai atsitinka - GENEZĖ 🖤
Carter knygos visada buvo perpildytos žiaurių nusikaltimų ir nesuvokiamo meistriškumo siužetų, tačiau Genezė - nenuginčyjamai labiausiai nugludintas ir išpuoselėtas autoriaus deimantas 💎
Jeigu iki šiol skaitydama jo knygas jausdavau pašiurpusią odą, tai ši knyga tiesiogine prasme supurtė ir sukrėtė. Žmogžudysčių aprašymai itin tikroviški ir begalo žiaurūs, jų įvygdymo metodai skrupulingai apgalvoti ir nepaliekantys vietos fantazijai, nes pateikiami taip detaliai, kad skaitant belieka atsakyti tik į vieną vienintelį klausimą - kas turėjo nutikti žudiko gyvenime, kad jis būtų toks šaltakraujiškas ir negailestingas? Tad prieš skaitant šią knygą pasiruoškite, nes taip tamsu ir taip žiauru Chris Carter knygose dar nebuvo. Bet toje tamsoje glūdi tikrai daug daugiau, nei vien noras sukurti nepakartojamo siužeto kūrinį, autorius pasižymi gebėjimu ištransliuoti labai aiškias žinutes skaitytojui. Ir tai ką jis pateikė mums šioje knygoje yra begalo svarbu, apie tai reikia kalbėti ir su tuo reikia kovoti.
Man "Genezė" - labiausiai patikusi, didžiausią įspūdį palikusi ir stipriausiai prikausčiusi serijos knyga 🖤 Nėra vertinimo skalėje tiek ⭐, kad atspindėtų knygos sukeltas mintis ir jausmus.
Su visišku nekantrumu laukiu sekančios autoriaus knygos, nes panašu, kad Roberto Hanterio laukia nauja medžioklė 🖤
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Chris Carter "Genezė"
Aš jau seniai Chris Carter titulavau genialiausiu detektyvinių trilerių karaliumi, tad neabejotinai jo knygos man yra pačios laukiamiausios. Ir kai jau atrodo pasiruošiau dar vienai kraują stingdančiai istorijai atsitinka - GENEZĖ 🖤
Carter knygos visada buvo perpildytos žiaurių nusikaltimų ir nesuvokiamo meistriškumo siužetų, tačiau Genezė - nenuginčyjamai labiausiai nugludintas ir išpuoselėtas autoriaus deimantas 💎
Jeigu iki šiol skaitydama jo knygas jausdavau pašiurpusią odą, tai ši knyga tiesiogine prasme supurtė ir sukrėtė. Žmogžudysčių aprašymai itin tikroviški ir begalo žiaurūs, jų įvygdymo metodai skrupulingai apgalvoti ir nepaliekantys vietos fantazijai, nes pateikiami taip detaliai, kad skaitant belieka atsakyti tik į vieną vienintelį klausimą - kas turėjo nutikti žudiko gyvenime, kad jis būtų toks šaltakraujiškas ir negailestingas? Tad prieš skaitant šią knygą pasiruoškite, nes taip tamsu ir taip žiauru Chris Carter knygose dar nebuvo. Bet toje tamsoje glūdi tikrai daug daugiau, nei vien noras sukurti nepakartojamo siužeto kūrinį, autorius pasižymi gebėjimu ištransliuoti labai aiškias žinutes skaitytojui. Ir tai ką jis pateikė mums šioje knygoje yra begalo svarbu, apie tai reikia kalbėti ir su tuo reikia kovoti.
Man "Genezė" - labiausiai patikusi, didžiausią įspūdį palikusi ir stipriausiai prikausčiusi serijos knyga 🖤 Nėra vertinimo skalėje tiek ⭐, kad atspindėtų knygos sukeltas mintis ir jausmus.
Su visišku nekantrumu laukiu sekančios autoriaus knygos, nes panašu, kad Roberto Hanterio laukia nauja medžioklė 🖤
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
January 31, 2025
4,0 ✨✨✨
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August 27, 2022
...Hach, was habe ich mich gefreut endlich wieder was von Chris Carter lesen zu können! Und auch im mittlerweile 12. band der Robert-Hunter-Reihe hat er mich vollends abgeholt, mitreißen und sehr bewegen können! Denn die Geschichte offenbart zum Ende doch auch eine ganz tragische Geschichte, mit deren Intensität ich so nicht gerechnet hätte. Chris Carter bleibt auch seinen detaillierten Beschreibungen rund um die Kriminalistik treu, was mich auch dieses Mal wieder sehr begeistert hat! Insgesamt war auch dieser Fall wieder rundum spannend, brutal- und auch hier ist es mir wirklich ein Rätsel, wie Chris Carter es immer wieder aufs neue schafft, immer noch einen mehr drauf zu setzen!
Besonders schön empfand ich auch die Szenen und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Hunter und Garcia, ein Ermittlerteam, die sich einfach mögen und sich unterstützen anstatt sich zu battlen🤗
Mein Fazit: kurz und knapp gesagt, Chris Carter's Reihe rund um Robert Hunter und Carlos Garcia ist meine liebste Thriller Reihe!
Besonders schön empfand ich auch die Szenen und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Hunter und Garcia, ein Ermittlerteam, die sich einfach mögen und sich unterstützen anstatt sich zu battlen🤗
Mein Fazit: kurz und knapp gesagt, Chris Carter's Reihe rund um Robert Hunter und Carlos Garcia ist meine liebste Thriller Reihe!
May 10, 2023
What made this book of the series stick out for me was the MO of the killer and the psychology. Much more attention was given to the characters whose close ones were murdered and how it affected them.
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