The Executioner

By Chris Carter

The Executioner - Chris Carter
  • Release Date: 2010-07-08
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 33 Ratings

Description

A terrifying serial killer thriller staring Detective Robert Hunter - in the bestselling tradition of Jeffery Deaver and Richard Montanari

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legs stretched out, arms crossed over the chest, the most horrifying thing of all is that the priest's head has been replaced by that of a dog.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.

Praise for THE CRUCIFIX KILLER:

'A gripping debut ... Not for the squeamish' Heat

'A page turner' Express

Reviews

  • The executioner

    5
    By S diggy
    Wow! Second book read of Chris Carter, they don't get any better. He is now my favorite author.
  • Perfect Thrill Ride!

    5
    By Heather_Dianne6
    This book is amazing! It had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't stop reading until the very end! It has lots of suspense and the horror puts it all together. I would definitely read it again. Very recommended for those who love a good mystery/thriller.