The Fourth Monkey
Book description
`The Fourth Monkey has one of the most ingenious openings that I've read in years. This thriller never disappoints.'
James Patterson
`Superbly constructed and immaculately paced' - The Daily Mail
Brilliant. Complicated. Psychopath.
That's the Four Monkey Killer or `4MK'. A murderer with a twisted vision and absolutely no mercy.…
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2 authors picked The Fourth Monkey as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book. This is the tenth book I’ve read this month and I haven’t had a bad one yet, so either I’m really good at picking, or the standard of writing out there is improving all the time. I would give this book 9.5 out of 10. I couldn’t wait to get my day finished so that I could settle and read in the evenings. Can’t praise this highly enough.
The plot was riveting, the pace built well, the characterisation is up there, and his description is powerful and draws you right into the visuals and meaning of…
From Katherine's list on dark and twisted psychological thrillers.
If you have not heard of J. D. Barker, you are missing out on a lot of great stories. The Fourth Monkey is the first book in his 4MK series and is like riding a roller coaster without the safety strap on. You end up clinging to the handrail in a white-knuckled grip, hoping that you don't fall off. This book tells two stories that, at first, seem completely unconnected. Both stories were fascinating to watch unfold as I turned the page. As the threads of each story begin to wind together into one, I found myself unable to put…
From Michael's list on first in a suspense or mystery series.
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