The Hundredth Man (Carson Ryder, Book 1)

J. A. Kerley

May 2012 · Carson Ryder Book 1 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

A darkly compelling serial-killer novel introducing the next big name in psychological thrillers and, in Carson Ryder, a fascinating and complex protagonist set for many books to come.

A body is found in the sweating heat of an Alabama night; headless, words inked on the skin. Detective Carson Ryder is good at this sort of thing – crazies and freaks. To his eyes it is no crime of passion, and when another mutilated victim turns up his suspicions are confirmed. This is not the work of a ‘normal’ murderer, but that of a serial killer, a psychopath.

Famous for solving a series of crimes the year before, Carson Ryder has experience with psychopaths. But he had help with that case – strange help, from a past Ryder is trying to forget.

Now he needs it again.

When the truth finally begins to dawn, it shines on an evil so twisted, so dangerous, it could destroy everything that he cares about...

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed this book. I prefer books written as a series and this one has started a good, interesting platform for the following books. Already read the next one and have just bought the third. I highly recommend if you enjoy psychological thrillers.

A very addictive read for me . I was hooked from chapter one , can't to get to finish the series.

About the author

Jack Kerley worked in advertising and teaching before becoming a full-time novelist. He lives in Newport, Kentucky, but also spends a good deal of time in Southern Alabama, the setting for The Hundredth Man. He is married with two children.