The Samaritan by Mason Cross - ISBN: 9781409146179
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A killer’s MO, a manhunter’s past: Can he stop him?

The Samaritan

Carter Blake Book 2

$36.57

  • Paperback

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    11 April 2016

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Summary

When the mutilated body of a young woman is discovered, LAPD Detective Jessica Allen knows she’s seen this MO before.

A sadistic serial killer has been operating undetected for a decade, preying on lone female drivers who have broken down. The press dub the killer ‘the Samaritan’, but with no leads, the police investigation quickly grinds to a halt.

That’s when Carter Blake shows up to volunteer his services. He’s a skilled manhunter who shares some uncomfortable similarities …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781409146179
ISBN-10:1409146170
Author:Mason Cross
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Orion
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:11 April 2016
Weight:286g
Dimensions:196mm x 130mm x 27mm
Series:Carter Blake Series
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Critics Review

One of the most interesting “loner” heroes to have arrived in recent years…Told with pace and vigour by a writer who seems to have a natural aptitude for thrillers, it is not to be missed - DAILY MAIL

Pulse-pounding. Mason Cross launches into The Killing Season with no-holds barred, as he deftly combines an adrenaline rush plot with one of the best new series characters since Jack Reacher. Prepare to read all night

An American setting, universal themes, top-class writing, Scottish author - it’s a recipe that makes a deadly impact in this impressively sharp debut. Action fans rejoice, there’s a new names on the Scottish thriller squad. He plays fast, he plays dirty and, with this calibre of high-octane action, he’ll definitely be taking prisoners - DAILY RECORD

Mason Cross has created an enigmatic character in Carter Blake … The writing is taut, intelligent, oozes suspense … a highly impressive debut novel

About The Author

Mason Cross

Mason Cross was born in Glasgow in 1979. He studied English at the University of Stirling and currently works in the voluntary sector. He has written a number of short stories, including ‘A Living’, which was shortlisted for the Quick Reads ‘Get Britain Reading’ Award. He lives in Glasgow with his wife and three children.

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