Fast paced thriller set in L A
Detective Robert Hunter comes across a Diary that has been written by a Serial killer.
This was stolen from a Random man in a Bar. The lady who took this books Angela Woods life is in danger as the Serial killer wants to take revenge on her.
Few more people are killed. Robert Hunter and his Partner Detective Carlos Garcia are trying to stop this mad Serial killer who kills for money and fun. He gets his instructions from the Dark web.

Hunter is taken by the Serial killer, Hunter calls him the Werewolf due to the mask he has been wearing.
Hunter knows he has Angela and 2 other ladies held hostage. Hunter manages to trick him into a dual and there is only one winner. Hunter manages to rescue 1 of the Ladies and Angela.

OK book. ( )

Taschendiebin Angela Wood ist wohl an den Falschen geraten. Als sie mitbekommt, wie unmöglich sich ein Gast in der Bar benimmt, entwendet sie ihm seine Ledertasche. Es ist nichts Wertvolles enthalten, aber das Notizbuch macht ihr Angst. So landet es bei der LAPD und wird somit zum Fall für Hunter und Garcia, die gleich erkennen, dass sie es mit einem sadistischen Täter zu tun haben.
Dies ist der elfte Fall des Ermittler-Duos Robert Hunter und Carlos Garcia und mein sechstes Buch aus der Reihe. Christ Carters Schreibstil ist flüssig zu lesen und sehr fesselnd. Dabei geht es immer grausam und sehr brutal zu. Also Vorsicht, wenn man das nicht ertragen kann.
Die Charaktere sind gut und vielschichtig beschrieben. Robert Hunter ist ein intelligenter Detective mit einem fotografischen Gedächtnis, der sich in Täter gut hineinversetzen kann. Er ist ein sympathischer Mensch, der sehr perfekt rüberkommt. Sein Kollege und Freund Carlos Garcia ist ein Familienmensch. Auch er ist sympathisch und ein guter Ermittler. Doch auch der Täter ist ein cleverer Typ, der nicht untätig bleibt. Er macht Hunter und Garcia zu schaffen und stellt ein Ultimatum.
Auch dieses Mal ist es wieder sehr spannend, selbst wenn es zuvor schon bessere Fälle gegeben hat. Mir hat das Buch gut gefallen. ( )

If you like the writing style of Chris Carter you will love Written in Blood. As a fan of Robert Hunter you will of course know that the author is a trained criminal psychologist. This is reflected in his books and gives great insight into the mind of a killer....read and enjoy :) ( )

Written In Blood by Chris Carter is the next in the Robert Hunter series, and just like the others, it can be enjoyed as a stand alone.

In this outing, Angela Wood is a skilled pickpocket and gets more than she bargains for when she steals a bag containing the diary and journal of a killer. He wants it back at all costs and it's up to Robert Hunter and Garcia to catch him before he hurts anyone else.

Despite the length coming in at just under 500 pages, Carter's trademark fast pace and intelligent plotting make this a quick read.

It came as a complete shock however when I read the moving dedication at the beginning of the book. I didn't know about the death of his partner Kara last year and was moved by the fact he chose to share his dedication to Kara and include all those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. I later learned that Carter barely managed to overcome his crippling grief and depression to finish this book and my heart goes out to him.

I'm happy to say that as a reader and reviewer, I saw no signs that this book was affected by the author's grief and loss. To his credit, Written In Blood is just as gripping as the previous two in the series (Hunting Evil and The Gallery of the Dead) and was actually a five star read for me.

Highly recommended for fans of crime fiction.

* Copy courtesy of Simon & Schuster * ( )