John verdon is best known for dave gurney, the protagonist of many of his books. The first book in the dave gurney series, think of a number is a heartpounding game of cat and mouse that grows relentl. The first novel that featured gurney was the 2010 published think of a number that instantly became a bestselling title. Below is a list of john verdons dave gurney books in order of when they were originally published.
In 2010, crownrandom house published his first mystery thriller, think of a number, the debut novel in the dave gurney detective series. The series of novels are best classified as crime thrillers. Today, verdon lives in the catskill mountains in upstate new york and writes dave gurney thrillers. Read think of a number by john verdon available from rakuten kobo. Think of a number is a 10, and crime fans of almost every persuasion will love it. Think of a number is laced with blurbs by the likes of david baldacci, faye kellerman and nelson demille, which puts a beginner like mr. I assume hell tell me all there is to know about himself and his books. It is the beginning of a saga that continues with its 2011 followup shut your eyes tight. The characters live and breathe, the plot is diabolically clever and airtight, and the prose is sublime. John verdon held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms before relocating with his wife to rural upstate new york.
Verdon has admitted to injecting a lot of his own traits into the detective. See the complete dave gurney series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Think of a number 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 as its pace accelerates threatening letters arrive in the mail over a period of weeks, ending with a simple declaration. With its edgeofthechair suspense, memorable characters that jump off the pages, and elegant and deft writing, john verdons think of a number is a stunning debut. Think of a number is the debut novel of john verdon published in 2010. Think of a number ebook by john verdon rakuten kobo. Dave gurney is a 47yearold recently retired nypd homicide detective. Arriving in the mail over a period of weeks are taunting letters that end with a simple declaration, think of. Please vote for our september 2014 nonseries group read book. Faye kellerman, new york times bestseller author of stone kiss and the forgotten think of a. 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. John verdon made his literary debut in 2010 with think of a number. Think of a number by john verdon the new york times.
The first book in the dave gurney series, think of a number is a heartpounding game. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A novel hardcover by john verdon author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Think of a number author john verdon think of any number and i promise you that i will know which one you picked. 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 as its pace accelerates threatening letters arrive in the mail over a period of weeks, ending with a simple declaration. The drop movie tiein by dennis lehane 02sep2014 release date. Jun 05, 2012 with its edgeofthechair suspense, memorable characters that jump off the pages, and elegant and deft writing, john verdons think of a number is a stunning debut.
Faye kellerman, new york times bestseller author of stone kiss and the forgotten think of a number is truly unputdownable. Below is a list of john verdons books in order of when they were originally released. John verdons think of a number is simply one of the best thrillers ive read in a lifetime of thriller reading eloquent, heartrending, deeply suspenseful on many levels, and relentlessly intelligent. Think of a number is the debut novel of john verdon published in 2010 it is a detective novel about a retired new york city homicide detective named dave gurney it is the beginning of a saga that continues with its 2011 followup shut your eyes tight. Imagine receiving a note and several unsigned poems from an unknown source telling you that you will pay for what you have done, for your past and for your sins. 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. Think of a number is the debut from john verdon and is the first in a series starring the retired detective dave gurney. Our original selection for september has been pushed out to a later publication date. 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. 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. 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. It is a detective novel about a retired new york city homicide detective named dave gurney. His other novels, shut your eyes tight and let the devil sleep are both international bestsellers. John verdon has written a flawless novel about flawed people and hes written it beautifully nelson demille with its edgeofthechair suspense, memorable characters that jump off the pages, and elegant and deft writing, john verdons think of a number is a stunning debut faye kellerman one of the finest thrillers ive read in years.
Consistently intelligent, fastpaced, filled with clever twists and psychological insight, and characters that come alive on every page, it entertains from the opening setpiece, right through the tensionfilled ending. Think of a number is an unbelievably, excellent debut novel. A novel hardcover by john verdon author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. When dave gurney, retired nypd homicide detective, is contacted by an old college acquaintance about some startling letters hes been receiving, he thinks its little more than a diverting but sinister puzzle. John was a little hesitant when he wrote think of a number, his first novel. Sep 01, 2010 in the second envelope is a message reporting the exact number you selected, along with the insinuation that this correspondent knows all about you, and you better take out more life insurance. Think of a number by john verdon audio book simply. When gruesome murders tear apart a racially polarized town, gurneys investigation uncovers deep layers of deception and a shockingly coldblooded villain. Think of a number, crime story from john verdon the new. John verdon s writing is so polished, so nuanced, it makes me envious that i didnt write this terrific novel. John verdons think of a number is one of the finest thrillers ive read in years. There is a new voice in psychological thrillers and his name is john verdon. The dave gurney series began in 2010 with think of a number, which was also verdons debut as a published author. However, it did so well, financially and critically, that the author felt driven to write even more books.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. John verdon has written a flawless novel about flawed people and hes written it beautifully nelson demille with its edge of thechair suspense, memorable characters that jump off the pages, and elegant and deft writing, john verdon s think of a number is a stunning debut faye kellerman one of the finest thrillers ive read in years. I started john verdons debut thriller, think of a number, and, by page 35, i was thinking, this writing is a little dense for me. Jul 16, 2010 think of a number is laced with blurbs by the likes of david baldacci, faye kellerman and nelson demille, which puts a beginner like mr. Jun 05, 2012 think of a number is a 10, and crime fans of almost every persuasion will love it. John verdon writes grownup detective novels with intelligent plots, welldeveloped characters and crimes that have social consequences. Before retiring, verdon worked as an advertising exec in manhattan. 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. Think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1 ebook. 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 as its pace accelerates threatening letters arrive in the mail over a period of weeks, ending with a simple declara. Buy think of a number by john verdon online at alibris.
Think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1 kindle edition. Vernon is a graduate of regis high school in new york city and fordham university. The suspense builds, the plot thickens, your heart races, your palms sweat, the pace accelerates and you tighten your grip to navigate. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. When dave gurney, retired nypd homicide detective, is contacted by an old college acquaintance about s. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read think of a number. John verdon is an american author of thriller novels. Think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1 kindle edition by verdon, john. A novel a dave gurney novel in new york journal of books. Dave gurney is the lead protagonist of the dave gurney series of novels by american novelist john verdon. This is more or less the theme of think of a number by john verdon.
John verdons writing is so polished, so nuanced, it makes me envious that i didnt write this terrific novel. Think of a number by john verdon abebooks passion for books. Think of a number is the debut novel of john verdon and the inside cover is liberally sprinkled with glowing praise from other well known thriller writers, for once the praise is justified. Think of a number, crime story from john verdon the.