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Prayer

Terrifying thriller from the author of the Bernie Gunther books
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The novel Prayer by Philip Kerr is a gripping thriller focusing on FBI agent Gil Martins, who investigates a series of mysterious murders linked to religious extremism. Set in Houston, Martins grapples with his own crisis of faith while uncovering a sinister plot that blurs the lines between divine intervention and human malevolence. As he delves deeper, he finds himself questioning where true evil resides, both in the world and within himself.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by psychological thrillers with a blend of mystery and supernatural elements. The story delves into the dark corners of faith and belief, offering a gripping narrative filled with suspense and complex characters. If you appreciate crime stories that challenge your perceptions and keep you guessing, this book could be a compelling read for you.

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Prayer

Set in the USA, a chilling modern horror story from the bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther series of prize-winning historical thrillers

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Set in the USA, a chilling modern horror story from the bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther series of historical thrillers.

Special Agent Gil Martins investigates domestic terrorism for the Houston FBI. Once a religious man, now his job makes him question the existence of a God who could allow the violence he sees every day.

Gil is asked to investigate a series of unexplained deaths of victims known for their liberal views.

When a woman tells Gil that these men have been killed by prayer, he questions her sanity. Yet the evidence mounts that there might be something in what she says, even more so when Gil finds that his own life is on the line.

Prayer by Philip Kerr explores these chilling themes with the suspense and depth characteristic of his work.

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Prayer by Philip Kerr is praised for its intense and fast-paced narrative, creating an unsettling and thrilling atmosphere. It is described as a high-concept novel that is both gripping and genuinely frightening, offering a sinister edge that captivates readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529414035

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Philip Kerr has written over thirty books of which the best-known are the internationally renowned and bestselling Bernie Gunther series. The sixth book in the series, If the Dead Rise Not, won the CWA Historical Dagger. His other works include several standalone thrillers, non-fiction and an acclaimed series for younger readers, The Children of the Lamp. Philip died in March 2018, days before the publication of his 13th Bernie Gunther thriller, Greeks Bearing Gifts. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature shortly before his death.

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