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Below is a list of john verdons books in order of when they were originally released. Order of dave gurney books dave gurney is a fictional character who appears in a series of thriller novels by american novelist john verdon. Vj books is the largest online bookseller of signed and collectible books in the world. John verdon is an american author of thriller novels. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, verdon had two previous careers. He has worked in advertising, built shakerstyle furniture, and earned a pilots licence. Please, for the love of all things holy, read safekeeping by jessamyn hope. 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.

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. Arms of sir john fitzalan, 7th earl of arundel, kg 1 and 4, gules a lion rampant or fitzalan. John verdon is the author of the dave gurney series of thrillers, international bestsellers published in more than two dozen languages. In the sixth installment of this series of mysterythrillers by exadman verdon wolf lake, 2016, etc. Vernon is a graduate of regis high school in new york city and fordham university. John verdon is the author of the internationally acclaimed dave gurney. Think of a number introduces john gurney, a recently retired ny homicide detective with a talent for hunting down serial killers. This book is wonderfully complex, following the parallel narratives of a deranged scientist and a humanoid data processor hurtling through the seedy underworld of a nearfuture tokyo. He boldly highlights the issues from each side, and is able to get the message. 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. Before retiring, verdon worked as an advertising exec in manhattan. 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.

J ohn verdons intricate, often lyrical debut mystery, think of a number, has wellearned endorsements from top thriller writers on its front cover. The answer was obvious to me from the start, and its a plot used by earlier authors. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, john had two previous careers as an advertising creative director and a custom furniture maker. Aug 05, 2010 think of a number is the debut from john verdon and is the first in a series starring the retired detective dave gurney. Gurney is a nowretired nypd homicide detective with a knack for catching serial killers. John verdon the economically depressed, racially polarized city is on edge, confronted with angry demonstrations, arson, and looting. His initial career was in the advertising industry in new york city, where he worked. 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.

Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Join facebook to connect with john verdon and others you may know. July 1, 2014 verdons successful seriesfeaturing thoughtful, puzzlesolving retired nypd detective dave gurneyadds another chapter with this dark tale of a demented contract killer who becomes entangled with a rich, but disturbed, family. Pagford is, seemingly, an english idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war. Jonathan kellermans unique perspective on the darker side of the human experience and his masterful control of the written word make him one of the most talented and exciting authors working today. While keeping inside the lines of a classic whodunit plot, verdon enriches the formula with a probing analysis of the way a community rips itself apart. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The book opens with our hero in upstate new york, residing in a picturesque house, planted in a picturesque setting. In the midst of the turmoil, a white river police officer is shot dead by an. John verdon, author of think of a number, on tour july 2010. Author john verdon mixes standard detective work with wonky serial killer and borderline woowoo stuff. His initial career was in the advertising industry in new york city, where. The new gurney novel, white river burning, just got a fantastic. John verdon ebooks epub and pdf format john verdon ebooks.

John verdon is the author of the internationally acclaimed dave gurney mysterythrillers. Tess gerritsen calls it spectacular and mindbending. If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, i. John verdon made his literary debut in 2010 with think of a number. He was the son of john fitzalan, 3rd baron maltravers 851421 and eleanor d. 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. When advertising executive john verdon retired 15 years ago at the age of 53, he. 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. John fitzalan the elder, through his greatgreatgrandfather richard fitzalan, 4th earl of arundel, made a claim on the earldom of arundel after the death of thomas.

Let the devil sleep is is not a patch on john verdons think of a number. Think of a number is the debut from john verdon and is the first in a series starring the retired detective dave gurney. Dave gurney, a recently retired 40something nypd homicide detective with a reputation for catching serial killers, in rural upstate new york. I received white river burning by john verdon in a giveaway sponsored by counterpoint press. Today, verdon lives in the catskill mountains in upstate new york and writes dave gurney thrillers. White river burning, featuring the authors brainy gumshoeforhire, dave gurney, checks all these boxes. Think of a number ebook by john verdon 9780307588944. Below is a list of john verdon s books in order of when they were originally released. It is remarkable that dave survives his cataclysmic adventures. White river burning john verdon 6th book in series audiobook english mp3 195. John verdon held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms before relocating with his wife to rural upstate new york. Signed books by john verdon, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio. Let the devil sleep is is not a patch on john verdon s think of a number.

Arriving in the mail over a period of weeks are taunting letters that end with a simple declaration, think of any numberpicture i. Dave gurney, the most decorated homicide detective in the history of the nypd, is still trying. White river burning is the sixth book in the dave gurney series. This book contains beautiful pictures and fascinating historical examples of some of the rarest and most sought after guitars in history. May 08, 2012 john verdons tlc book tours tour stops. John verdon writes grownup detective novels with intelligent plots, welldeveloped characters and crimes. John verdons books are thorough, thoughtprovoking, intelligent, clueladen, psychopathladen, and entertaining.

John fitzalan was born at lytchett matravers in dorset on 14 february 1408. John verdon ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. May 07, 2010 with his gripping premise, welldrawn characters, and relentless escalation of suspense, john verdon has penned an exciting debut. Gurney has brains and good instinct and apparently looks like daniel craig. David baldacci declares remarkable and nelson demille unputdownable. John verdon is best known for his very popular dave gurney mysterythrillers. It follows adam, an addict from new york city, traveling to an israeli kibbutz rural communal settlement in 1994 to. Audiobook tensions have been running high in white river as it approaches the anniversary of.

Amazon 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. John fitzalan, 7th earl of arundel 1246 1272 genealogy. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. He was also feudal lord of clun and oswestry in the welsh marches. Read think of a number by john verdon available from rakuten kobo. Shop amongst our popular books, including 26, think of a number, 658 and more from john verdon. John fitzalan, 7th earl of arundel 14 september 1246 18 march 1272 was an english nobleman. 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 writes grownup detective novels, by which i mean stories with intelligent plots, welldeveloped characters and crimes that have social consequences. Once again, the bucolic upstate retirement of nypd homicide ace dave gurney is disrupted by a grisly murder spree. In the tradition of harlan coben and linwood barclay, john verdons unique highconcept plot and memorable cast of series characters will be a major hit with thriller fans. After he and his wife moved to the country from new york.