Blood Work
Book description
Terry McCaleb, one of the most effective serial-killer investigators in the history of the FBI, hunts down his heart donor's killer. An unputdownable story from the award-winning No. 1 bestselling author.
'Blood Work' - that's what Terry McCaleb used to call his job at the FBI. Eight weeks ago he…
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Retired FBI profiler Terry McCaleb is recovering from a heart transplant he required after a heart attack he suffered while hunting a serial killer. When a woman urges him to help investigate the murder of her sister who was shot dead during a robbery, Terry discovers it is her heart he received. Possibly the killer wanted McCaleb to recover so he could resume his pursuit. This is one of the finest stories I have ever read; deeply moving, and a very exciting read.
From Stephen's list on catching a serial killer and how they became monsters.
In my opinion, Michael Connelly is the best American mystery writer working today, though his recent novels aren't as good as the early ones. Harry Bosch is his most famous protagonist, along with Harry's half-brother, Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer. But if you haven't read Connelly before, I suggest starting with his 1998 novel Blood Work, featuring ex-FBI agent Terry McCaleb. Much of the suspense is due to the fact that Terry is recovering from a heart transplant and the reader worries he might keel over dead at any moment. In my series, my detective Jack Wilder is blind,…
From Robert's list on suspense to keep you reading past your bedtime.
I loved the film Blood Work directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. Having watched it many times, I became curious about the book it was based upon. So I read the book – a bit of an author jolly in some respects. This is where it gets interesting, for me, because they were similar, but never the same. Some discrepancies I preferred the book version, whilst others I preferred the film. The beginning is much better in the film with superb character development, but the ending is far superior in the book.
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From John's list on fiction for curious minds.
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