Think of a number by john verdon 2012, paperback at the best online prices at. I adored john verdons books so im looking for similar books as addictive as them. All of verdon s books are more cerebral mysteries than actionadventure ones, and they make a refreshing change from those type books. Think of a number ebook by john verdon rakuten kobo. I scrolled fast through almost all books for both authors.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. John verdon is the author of the internationally acclaimed dave. John verdons writing is so polished, so nuanced, it makes me envious that i didnt write this terrific novel. Shut your eyes tight book by john verdon 5 available. John verdon has held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms but, like his protagonist, recently relocated with his wife to rural upstate new york. To be honest, the area is not without its blemishes.
I adored john verdon s books so im looking for similar books as addictive as them. Eight stars john verdon is back for another wellgrounded and deeply psychological thriller that will keep readers up well into the night, gripping pillow and covers alike. John verdon books list of books by author john verdon. Arriving in the mail over a period of weeks are taunting letters that end with a simple. 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. I have not read verdons series, just his wolf lake. John verdon is an author of mystery novels that was born in 1942 in the united states. Below is a list of john verdon s books in order of. 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. John verdon returns with shut your eyes tight, the second book by in the david gurney series. John verdon is the author of the dave gurney series of thrillers, international bestsellers published in more than two dozen languages. One last thing, if i have to compare this to some other books, it felt like the three musketeers in a fantasy setting, with characters from one of my favorite hungarian authors jeno rejt. It is a very intriguing story and so well written you cannot put it down just like the second novel. Can anyone suggest me a book similar to john verdons and joel dickers.
But people with problems keep knocking on his door. John verdon uses retirement to hone new skills reuters. See all books authored by john verdon, including think of a number, and shut your eyes tight, and more on. I was so enthralled with the book eyes tight shut that i just had to have this one. John verdon has held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms, but like his protagonist, he recently relocated with his wife to rural. Think of a number had me from the opening pages and carried me right along. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, verdon had two previous careers. Browse john verdons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and.
An extraordinary fiction debut, think of a number is an exquisitely plotted novel of suspense that grows relentlessly darker and more frightening as its pace accelerates, forcing its deeply troubled characters to moments of startling selfrevelation. Below is a list of john verdons dave gurney books in order of when they were originally published. In john verdons most sensationally twisty novel yet, ingenious puzzle solver dave gurney brings his analytical brilliance to a shocking murder that couldnt have been committed the way the police say it was. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, john had two previous careers as an advertising creative director and a custom furniture maker. Find authors like john verdon from the worlds largest community of readers. This book, like the others in the series, carries a complex storyline. Author john verdons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Some news for upstate new york readers of the dave gurney books. Loved the books and now i only have 1 left untill im again left with nothing. Can anyone suggest me a book similar to john verdons and. John verdon is a former manhattan advertising executive who lives with his wife in the mountains of upstate new york.
Below is a list of john verdons books in order of when they were originally released. John verdon made his literary debut in 2010 with think of a number. The man can weave and unravel a tangled web of suspense like none other. What 5 coronavirus models say the next month will look like. Exnypd detective dave gurney is supposed to be retired. Can anyone suggest me a book similar to john verdon s and joel dickers. See all books authored by john verdon, including think of a number, and shut your eyes tight, and more on thriftbooks. In 2010, crownrandom house published his first mystery thriller, think of a number, the debut novel in the dave gurney detective series. Buy think of a number by john verdon online at alibris. Think of a number, crime story from john verdon the new york. Rozan, edgarwinning author of the shanghai moon spectacular and mindbending, think of a number is the best thriller ive read in a long, long time. Authors similar to john verdon goodreads share book. But i think sometimes you enjoy the intellectual process so much you dont like to rush it.
Buy a cheap copy of think of a number book by john verdon. Think of a number by john verdon 2010, hardcover for. John verdon held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms before relocating with his wife to rural upstate new york. Fantastic job, john, i feel like i know dave gurney as if he was a. For me, because i particularly like psychological thrillers more than just the. Read think of a number by john verdon available from rakuten kobo. Wolf lake is such a tale, suspenseful and intriguing, keeping the reader guessing. But its time now, john, to make her the mature, educated adult she is.
I read very few us crime novels these days but i enjoyed both of these books, and you might also. When advertising executive john verdon retired 15 years ago at the age of 53, he was looking forward to trying something new so. Tired and ready for a break, former nypd detective david gurney and his wife, madeleine, are preparing to head out for some solitude in snowy, rural vermont. Today, verdon lives in the catskill mountains in upstate new york and writes dave gurney thrillers. John verdon is back for another wellgrounded and deeply psychological. I read the second one first not realising this, as i got it as a present. His first three dave gurney novels, think of a number, shut your eyes tight, and let the devil sleep, are all more about john verdon. It had an interesting premise and setting, elos novel is also something a little different. John verdon books list of books by author john verdon thriftbooks. It occurred to me that was the kind of book i would like to write a. John verdon has held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms, but like his protagonist, he recently relocated with his wife to rural upstate new york.
Like the police, for instance, who are baffled by a gruesome murder they just cant seem to solve. Ill keep reading verdon as long as he turns out books like this. The dave gurney series began in 2010 with think of a number, which was also verdons debut as a published author. I listened to the audible version and, frankly, it requires more than casual attention to detail. Before retiring, verdon worked as an advertising exec in manhattan. Vernon is a graduate of regis high school in new york city and fordham university. 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.
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. John verdons think of a number hooked me quickly with an intriguing premise, but its need for editing prevents it from being more enjoyable. The first book in the dave gurney series, think of a number is a heartpounding game of cat and mouse that grows relentl. John verdon has only written 2 books and this is the first one. There are moments of action but every page isnt filled with slambang daringdo. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, john had two previous careers as an advertising creative director and a custom. Then just before the end, i felt that i had to close to book and not. I love murdercrime mysteries that have a twisty plot that only reveals in the end. John verdon is an american author of thriller novels. We chose the western foothill region of the catskill mountains. John verdon is the author of the internationally acclaimed dave gurney mysterythrillers. When advertising executive john verdon retired 15 years ago at the.