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Think of a Number

By: John Verdon
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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It begins with a letter... The letter contains a request - think of a number, any number - and a sealed envelope. Inside the envelope is that number... When Dave Gurney, retired NYPD homicide detective, is contacted by an old college acquaintance about some startling letters he’s been receiving, it is at first little more than a diverting but sinister puzzle. Until the acquaintance is brutally killed.

Suddenly Gurney finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation that makes no sense. The killer seems to have known his victim intimately. How else was he able to predict his victim’s thoughts, even his actions? How did he know his darkest secrets? The killer is smart and he is playing with the police...

©2010 John Verdon (P)2011 AudioGO Ltd Thriller & Suspense Crime Law Fiction Thriller Exciting Suspense Mystery
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This is the first novel to feature retired NYPD 'Supercop' Dave Gurney (there are now three to date) and what a debut it is!

A very cleverly woven puzzle of a crime story that positively encourages the listener/reader to try and work out what comes next!

Given the strength of this book I am certain that John Verdon is destined to become the next big name to join the hallowed ranks of Connelly, Deaver, Child and Crais – don’t miss it!

Great Story - not to be missed!

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I enjoyed this book. The story jogs along nicely at a good pace, no long lingering chapters of nothingness, each chapter sits well and adds to the the story. It’s has a good start middle and ending. An easy read. The narrator was good, only a few voices grated on me but generally did not detract from the story telling and I would listen to him again.

Good old fashioned jog along book

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Still listening but it’s hard going. I’ve already spotted the bad egg and I’m surprise our main detective is still without a clue. I’ve only got 4 hours left but it’s dragging so.

The wife is the smart one, the killer is so obvious and the clues are splattered everywhere. Hardly any red herrings.

I must say though I’m enjoying the narrator and his range of voices I’ve already bought book 2 (downloaded before I listened to this one) so I’m going to listen till the bitter end!

The murders aren’t that gory either.

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So I finished the book and I have to add although the solving of the mystery was very anti climatic the book became funny. I'm not sure if it was intentional or not but I did have a good belly laugh. So I am going to read book 2.

Struggling with this.

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First time with this author and it won’t be the last. Good story-line and well rounded characters. Jeff Harding is always top notch.

Excellent

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I found this book to be a compelling listen. The characters were easily understood and followed. The plot is clever and offered a challenge. Although I guessed the perp before the end it did not spoil the story. The ending was very good and was interesting until the final scene. Well read.

Cerebral Challenge

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