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The Executioner [Kindle Edition]

Chris Carter
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)

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'Don't pick this up unless you have a whole day to read it as you will not be able to stop until you have finished it! *****'
--Crimesquad

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Inside a Los Angeles church, on the altar steps, lies the blood-soaked, decapitated body of a priest. Carefully positioned, legs stretched out, arms crossed over the chest, the most horrifying thing of all is that the priest's head has been replaced by that of a dog. Later, the forensic team discover that, on the victim's chest, the figure 3 has been scrawled in blood.
At first, Detective Robert Hunter believes that this is a ritualistic killing. But as more bodies surface, he is forced to reassess. All the victims died in the way they feared the most. Their worst nightmares have literally come true. But how could the killer have known? And what links these apparently random victims?
Hunter finds himself on the trail of an elusive and sadistic killer, somone who apparently has the power to read his victims' minds. Someone who can sense what scares his victims the most. Someone who will stop at nothing to achieve his twisted aim.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 497 KB
  • Print Length: 492 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1847376231
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (8 July 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003M69WPI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,062 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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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, during which I interviewed and worked on over one hundred cases involving serial killers, murderers and serious offenders, 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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Average really 15 Sep 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The concept is good - it rips along but to be honest the plot falls apart when we get to the "who done it" - that said it's a worthy read and if you liked the last Chris Carter you will probably like this .
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like an early James Patterson 20 Jun 2011
By lily39
Format:Paperback
I bought this unaware that it was Chris Carter's second book - containing the same central characters. I was worried I'd miss something having not read the first one, but it works very well as a stand-alone book. It had plenty of twists and turns, and the story was fast-paced. It reminded me of how James Patterson used to write before he sold out. I just received The Crucifix Killer in the mail and I look forward to starting it. A very promising new author.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Try before you buy - this is not for everyone 4 Jun 2012
Format:Paperback
Obviously a lot of people enjoyed this book but for me despite an interesting central concept it was too poorly written to be enjoyble. My overwhelming advice would be to read the first twenty or so pages before you buy. That should be enough to work out whether the writing style works for you or not (I kept going until more than half way through because I had nothing else to do...)

For me specific complaints were:
- Macho but dull characters who were hard to distinguish (especially in conversation)
- Endless stereotypes and cliches. Felt like a creativity cop out.
- A near perfect hero who seemed more of an "I want to be this cool" avatar for the author than an attempt to create an interesting protagonist.
- Chapters as short as two pages ending on often painfully naff cliff hangers (I appreciate a laugh, but giggling when characters made pointless melodramatic statements mid conversation just so there could be a chapter break, and then carried on as if nothing had happened, did harm the dramatic tension for me).
- Pretty graphic scenes of violence and gore but without any strong suspense.

It gets 2*s because the central concept was interesting, the fast pacing worked reasonably well to push me to read more, and I wanted to know what happened next with the murderer (though not enough to actually force myself to finish it).
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the second book by Chris Carter. His debut 'Crucifix Killer' was riveting and set a very high standard. Lots of twists and turns kept you guessing to the end. I was looking forward to his second book but wasn't sure it would/could be as good. Well I was wrong. I loved it, loved it loved it!!!! This book is every bit as good and kept me turning the pages - I read it in two days and felt almost bereft when I finished it. I will need to leave it a few days before I look at another book, because I will almost certainly compare it to this one.

You don't have to have read the previous book to follow the characters - it is a good stand alone book. However, if you don't read the previous one - you has missed a gem.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Executioner 11 Dec 2013
By Jane A
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. I could not put it down. I will certainly be reading more of Chris Carters books in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Books 25 Nov 2013
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This book had me gripped from start to finish, brilliant. I could not wait to pick it up each night until after 4x days I had finished it. What an exciting twist to the story.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars great page turner 22 Nov 2013
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A real page turner that kept you guessing till the end.. great read that is really hard to put down
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chris ~Carter Executioner 25 Oct 2013
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Exceptional if you don't like gory bits when reading give it a miss. I enjoy his books just don't know how he thinks up these storylines. Can wait for his next book/
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars exec end book
I found the book enjoying could not stop reading , very entertaining well written . I like all books from Chris carter good
Published 3 days ago by Anita
5.0 out of 5 stars grt read
Just as good as the crucifix killer really enjoyable read would recommend and now small brake before I start the death sculptor
Published 14 days ago by Mrs e a court
5.0 out of 5 stars A book you must read! It will leave you wanting more.
This is an author that I have just recently discovered, and wow, what an author. This book was a real page turner, and I finished it within a few days. Read more
Published 22 days ago by sanydabs
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read:
Brilliant story, gripping and not wanting to put the book down. Murdery mystery at its best. Not for the faint-hearted.
Published 23 days ago by doris booth
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
A really good read can not wait for the next one as have
read all the books very clever and gripping books
Published 1 month ago by PAULAJANE HARLOW
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!
Another gripping novel by Chris Carter....he pulls me in from the very first page, and leaves me in anticipation of his next mind blowing novel. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lesley Wickens
4.0 out of 5 stars BOOK
I LIKE THE CHRIS CARTER BOOKS .ALL THE BOOKS I HAVE READ HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD AND EXCITING TO READ THANK YOU!!
Published 1 month ago by KEITH
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
I love Chris Carter books. His main character Robert Hunter is a brilliant lead character who hunts down and finds the serial killer. His books are full of twists and turns. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jan Gebbie
5.0 out of 5 stars What a page turner!!!!
Absolutely amazing, gripping, thrilling edge of your seat read that I just couldn't put down!!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and think this author is a genius! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Patricia Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars The executioner
Chris Carter novels are deep and intense,. The stories following the difficult cases of a particular squad. They can be very gory at times, but still a good read.
Published 2 months ago by Lesley Hurst, Market Harborough, Leics
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