In the latest gripping police procedural from award-winning author Archer Mayor, Joe Gunther and his team investigate a disturbing case of homicide and Internet child predators.
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In the latest gripping police procedural from award-winning author Archer Mayor, Joe Gunther and his team investigate a disturbing case of homicide and Internet child predators.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Remainder mark. 336 pages. A Joe Gunther Mystery, No. 18. Iin this suspenseful new novel two investigations will lead Mayor's popular hero Joe Gunther to the shady realm of Internet chat rooms, where relationships are formed and broken, and nothing is as it seems. News travels fast in the small state of Vermont. In this tight-knit society, police officers and investigators proudly maintain a kinship that transcends the boundaries of their jurisdictions. When an unidentified body is found in the peaceful town of Brattleboro, local police and the Vermont Bureau of Investigation both appear at the scene. But before investigator Joe Gunther can begin to gather evidence of murder, a family emergency sends him to his hometown, where the lives of his mother and brother have suddenly been threatened. Gunther reaches out to a network of police officers who know him only by name and reputation as he attempts to discover the source of this imminent danger. Meanwhile, his investigative team chases an elusive murderer who has no apparent ties to the victim. In a state that is more like a neighborhood community, secrets are difficult to keep, and it's sometimes impossible to know who can be trusted. Gunther soon finds himself opposing criminals more menacing than any he has ever encountered in order to save those he holds closest to his heart.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! SIGNED American first edition, first printing. Signed on the inside title page by author. Published by Grand Central in 2007. Contains numberline 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Jacket is in Very Good + condition. Back of jacket has a 1 inch tear. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Fine condition with no bumps or marks. The binding is straight and tight. Remainder mark.
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First edition first printing signed by the author on title page with black sharpie. Not inscribed. 326 pages. Brown boards stamped in yellow on spine. Dust jacket. Like new/ Like new.
Joe Gunther of the Vermont Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of two men who seem to have nothing in common. However, upon researching their background, he finds that they both used internet chat rooms and had child pornography on their computers. Joe and his unit suspect that the men were lured to the area by someone wanting revenge for a prior sex act.
Archer Mayor always adds other cases to his units investigations and in this manner seems influenced by Ed McBain, one of the founders of the police procedural.
In "Chat" Joe's brother Leo and his mother are in a car accident at the start of the story. Leo knows cars and tells Joe that something was wrong with the car. Joe and his unit investigate the auto shop where the car was serviced and find something amiss.
There are other subplots that are nicely woven into the story. In addition, the taste of Vermont life that the author adds to the story makes the novel that much more unique and interesting.
Joe Gunther is a terrific protagonist. He's savvy, brave and a good administrator. He also shows his human side. He has a new girlfriend and is flattered that she finds him attractive.
The other characters are also well drawn and interesting.
This is the 19th Joe Gunther novel and the series never fails to entertain.
