The first book in the dave gurney series, think of a number is a heartpounding game of cat and mouse that grows relentlessly darker and more frightening as its pace accelerates threatening letters arrive in the mail over a period of weeks, ending with a simple declaration. Think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1 ebook. John writes thrillers and mysteries because they tend to be so simple and straightforward while revolving around highly complex characters. I adored john verdon s books so im looking for similar books as addictive as them. See the complete dave gurney series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. John verdon books list of books by author john verdon. New york times when gruesome murders tear apart a racially polarized town, gurneys investigation uncovers deep layers of. Dzisiejsza opisywane przeze mnie ksiazka to wyliczanka.
White river burning, featuring the author s brainy gumshoeforhire, dave gurney, checks all these boxes. Please do not let this deter you from reading the book as this is just my preference. Today, verdon lives in the catskill mountains in upstate new york and writes dave gurney thrillers john verdon made his literary debut in 2010 with think of a number. John verdon is an author of mystery novels that was born in 1942 in the united states. The books in the series have been translated into more than two dozen languages. Think of a number is the debut from john verdon and is the first in a series starring the retired detective dave gurney. Below is a list of john verdon s books in order of when they were originally released.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In the tradition of harlan coben and linwood barclay, john verdon s unique highconcept plot and memorable cast of series characters will be a major hit with thriller fans. John verdon is the author of the dave gurney series of thrillers, international bestsellers published in more than two dozen languages. This countryside in delaware county is the setting for the gurney mysteries together with central new york and southern tier. July 12, 2016 standard isolatedinn thriller with notes of horror and hints of the supernatural. Well email you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have. Despite the geographical connection, dave gurney series books have become international best sellers. John verdon made his literary debut in 2010 with think of a number. Chapter 1cop artjason strunk was by all accounts an inconsequential fellow, a bland thirtysomething, nearly invisible to his neighborsand apparently inaudible as well, since none could recall a single specific thing hed ever said. White river burning still had wonderful writing and characters, but i am not a fan of racial tension plots. Dave gurney spanish edition audiobooks listen to the. Like dave and madeleine gurney, once my wife and i left the hectic jobs that had attached us to the big city, we decided to move to someplace completely different a place of pastoral peace and beauty.
And now the early readers of the second novel in the series, shut. I love the way dave gurneys mind works i received white river burning by john verdon in a giveaway sponsored by counterpoint press. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts. Pomysl jakas liczbe od 1 do, pierwsza, jaka ci przyjdzie do glowy. In this latest novel from bestselling author john verdon, ingenious puzzle solver dave gurney puts under the magnifying glass a notorious serial murder case one whose motives have been enshrined as lawenforcement dogma and discovers that everyone has it wrong. John verdun was a former soldier in the temerian army, having served in the 10th maribor division before 1272, but deserted before it was destroyed by the nilfgaardians during their invasion of the north. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Imagine receiving a note and several unsigned poems from an unknown source telling you that you will pay for what you have done, for your past and for your sins. Verdon has admitted to injecting a lot of his own traits into the detective. Dave gurney, a recently retired 40something nypd homicide detective with a reputation for catching serial killers, in rural upstate new york. Think of a number ebook by john verdon rakuten kobo. Thats probably the question i was asked most frequently about my first dave gurney multilayered thriller, think of a number.
Order of dave gurney books dave gurney is a fictional character who appears in a series of thriller novels by american novelist john verdon. A letter from author john verdon how on earth did you put this together. No wonder people often think that john verdon is dave gurney. Think of a number author john verdon think of any number and i promise you that i will know which one you picked. John verdon is an american author of thriller novels. Author john verdons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The dave gurney book series by john verdon includes books think of a number, shut your eyes tight, let the devil sleep, and several more. Dave gurney series 6 primary works 7 total works dave gurney, a recently retired 40something nypd homicide detective with a reputation for catching serial killers, in rural upstate new york.
A novel hardcover by john verdon author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A student of regis high school new york city and fordham university, john always had a taste for the arts, which explains his foray into the world of advertising. Today, verdon lives in the catskill mountains in upstate new york and writes dave gurney thrillers. John verdon writes grownup detective novels, by which i mean stories with intelligent plots, welldeveloped characters and crimes that have social consequences. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, verdon had two previous careers. Think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1 jun 25, 2010.
Buy john verdon ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Before retiring, verdon worked as an advertising exec in manhattan. In the sixth installment of this series of mysterythrillers by exadman verdon wolf lake, 2016, etc. John verdon books list of books by author john verdon thriftbooks.
Below is a list of john verdons books in order of when they were originally released. Buy a cheap copy of think of a number book by john verdon. John verdon writes grownup detective novels with intelligent plots, welldeveloped characters and crimes that have social consequences. See all books authored by john verdon, including think of a number, and shut your eyes tight, and more on. John verdon held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms before relocating with his wife to rural upstate new york. The first book in the dave gurney series, think of a number is a heartpounding game. Once again, the bucolic upstate retirement of nypd homicide ace dave gurney is disrupted by a grisly murder spree. John verdon is best known for dave gurney, the protagonist of many of his books. Gurney is a nowretired nypd homicide detective with a knack for catching serial killers. Browse john verdon s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Think of a number by john verdon penguin books australia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.