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‘The Fourth Monkey has one of the most ingenious openings that I’ve read in years. This thriller never disappoints.’
James Patterson

‘Superbly constructed and immaculately paced’
The Daily Mail

Two days to save her…

They’ve found the killer. The killer that Detective Sam Porter has been hunting for five years. But it’s too late to put him behind bars. He’s already dead.

One day to save her…

But even death can’t stop this murderer. His last victim is still alive, struggling to escape and the police have no idea who or where she is.

Zero.

Now Sam Porter must race against time, as her chances of survival slip away, to stop this serial killer from claiming his final victim…

This stunning thriller is perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Jo Nesbo and Helen Fields.

Crime Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Fiction Horror Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller & Suspense Scary Murder Thriller Witty Funny Suspense Detective

Critic reviews

‘The Fourth Monkey has one of the most ingenious openings that I’ve read in years. This thriller never disappoints.’
James Patterson

‘Superbly constructed and immaculately paced, this is one of the few serial killer thrillers that bears comparison with Thomas Harris’s 1981 masterpiece Red Dragon.’
The Daily Mail

‘A talented writer with a delightfully devious mind.’
Jeffery Deaver

‘Not since Hannibal Lecter had a friend for dinner has a serial killer been so skillfully rendered on the page.’
Taylor Elmore, Writer/Producer of Justified and Limitless

‘A labyrinth of madness and a macabre charnel house of mirrors, The Fourth Monkey is a 1st-rate, devilish thriller.’
Eric Rickstad, New York Times bestselling author of The Names Of Dead Girls

‘Gripping, addictive, and devilishly clever. From its opening salvo The Fourth Monkey grabs you and never lets go. J. D. Barker is a stunning new talent.’
Barry Lancet, award-winning author of Tokyo Kill and Pacific Burn

‘A chillingly delicious page-turner.’
New York Times Bestselling Author, Kelley Armstrong

‘Creepy, scary… and impossible to put down! The Fourth Monkey is everything a thriller should be—a must read!’
Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author

‘Gritty, masterful suspense. A dark ride into the mind of a genius killer, and those tasked with stopping him for good. Impeccably written with Barker’s trademark wit and penchant for killer detail. Lee Child, you've met your match.’
Tosca Lee, New York Times Bestselling Author

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Very well written and excellently narrated. A pretty gruesome twist on the world of serial killers, psychopaths and sadists. The interaction between characters, especially within the “family” unit is at times comical and at other times shocking. Its a very clever story that has a number of twists that surprise. Definitely worth a credit.

Gruesome but cleverly crafted

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I came to the end of this book not sure how I felt about it. there is no question that it's disturbing throughout, so a little draining. the performances are good and there is variety to the story. .. but if you are squeamish I would give this one a miss.

Disturbing

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Mr James Patterson commented on the front cover of the book that he thought it was ingenious. I am not qualified to add anything further.

Clever and imaginative

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After hearing great reviews about the 4MK series I couldn’t wait to start. The narrator was very difficult to listen to. The story has so much potential but it was slow and the narrator ruined it for me. Did not finish.

DNF

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I loved the book. Strong detective and even stronger bad guy. It's smart; it's twisty. Listen to it. It is worth listening to.

Unrealistic? Who cares!

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