Written in Blood

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In Written in Blood by Chris Carter, the story dives into a gripping investigation led by the intense and meticulous Detective Robert Hunter. When a notorious killer’s methods reveal chilling intricacy and brutality, Hunter is challenged to decode cryptic patterns and outsmart a mind that thrives on chaos. This crime thriller promises a suspenseful journey filled with twists and psychological depth.
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Written in Blood

Number one Sunday Times bestselling author Chris Carter returns with the latest compulsive, breathless Robert Hunter thriller that follows on from the bestselling Hunting Evil.

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‘Wonderful storytelling, with a superbly drawn killer, it underlines exactly how good Carter has become’ DAILY MAIL

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

A serial killer who will stop at nothing…

The Killer
His most valuable possession has been stolen. Now he must retrieve it, at any cost.

The Girl
Angela Wood wanted to teach the man a lesson. It was a bag, just like any other. But when she opens it, the worst nightmare of her life begins.

The Detective
A journal ends up on Robert Hunter’s desk. It soon becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose. And if Hunter can’t stop him in time, more people will die. Starting with Angela.

If you have read it
You must die

PRAISE FOR CHRIS CARTER

‘An exceptional thriller writer who fully deserves to be ranked alongside Jeffery Deaver’ Daily Mail

‘Former criminal psychologist Carter knows what he’s talking about when it comes to creating bone-chilling serial killers, so be prepared for a terror ride’ Heat

‘Carter has a background in criminal psychology and the killers at the centre of his novels are all the more terrifying for it’ Mail on Sunday

‘Carter is one of those authors who makes writing look effortless . . . I couldn't put it down’ Crimesquad

‘An insanely good crime series. Extraordinarily well written, high quality and high drama all the way’ Liz Loves Books

‘An intriguing and scary thriller’ Better Reading

‘A gripping feast of thrills’ Shots

‘A page turner’ Express

‘A gripping psychological thriller’ Breakaway

‘Punchy and fast paced’ Sunday Mirror

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471179600

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Chris Carter is a top bestselling author in the United Kingdom, whose books include An Evil Mind, One By One, The Death Sculptor, The Night Stalker, The Executioner and The Crucifix Killer. He worked as a criminal psychologist for several years before moving to Los Angeles, where he swapped the suits and briefcases for ripped jeans, bandanas and an electric guitar. He is now a full-time writer living in London. Find out more at ChrisCarterBooks.com.

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