Synopsis of the book
When a high-society call girl is murdered in her Georgetown home, investigators find two cameras hidden in the walls of her bedroom. One has its memory erased, presumably by the murderer. The second is connected to the Internet through an encrypted connection...and no-one knows who's on the other end.
Special Agent Allison McNeil is asked by beleaguered FBI Director Clarence Mason to run an off-the-record investigation of the murder because of the murder's similarity to a case she worked a year earlier. Allison knows the most direct path to apprehending the killer is to find the videos, but the rumors that the victim's client list may have included Mason's political enemies has her worried about the director's motives. As she starts her investigation, she quickly discovers that she's not the only one pursuing the videos. In fact, the most aggressive person racing against her might be the murderer himself.
About the author
Jeff Gunhus is the author of thriller and horror novels for adults and the middle grade/YA series, The Templar Chronicles. The first book, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His books for adults have reached the Top 100 on Amazon and have been Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalists.
After his experience with his son, he is passionate about helping parents reach young reluctant readers and is active in child literacy issues. As a father of five, he leads an active lifestyle in Maryland with his wife Nicole by trying to constantly keep up with their kids. In rare moments of quiet, he can be found in the back of the City Dock Cafe in Annapolis working on his next novel.
http://www.jeffgunhus.com
My Thoughts
"Alison McNeil tensed when she spotted the first shadow dart through the mist an take cover behind a tree. In the early morning light, it took her a while to pick out all six members of the Hostage Rescue Team approaching the cabin, but within a minute she could clearly see the tactical team converging on their target."...chapter 1, paragraph 1 of Killer Pursuit.
So begins a story that takes you on a roller coaster of a ride. The person that Allison and her crew are trying to capture is Sam Kraw, a nasty individual who loves to watch someone die. Allison does something not too good, she shoots a fellow officer in the leg to enable her to capture Sam, as he has the officer and threatens to kill him. Kill him he will so Allison does what she thinks is the right thing to save him. The officer of course is not happy with her and this act gets her a suspension.
A high society call girl is killed and dismembered in her home and two cameras are found, one that the killer took the memory card and the other that has incriminating evidence, the killer doing his killing. While on suspension Allison is asked by FBI Director to investigate off the radar. She is on her own, no back up. This case is important as taking place in Washington, there are a lot of prominent men who were serviced by this call girl, so Allison needs to be very careful in what she uncovers as she looks for the videos.
This story is told in alternating voices, which I like because it not only gets the reader into the mind of Allison but the killer as well. She also has to be careful who she trusts as the person/s she trusts could very well be the killer/s.
Allison is dealing with personal issues as her father is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and she suffers guilt that the love of her life was killed the year before.
Lots of shady and corrupt people that make up the government abound in this suspenseful, political thriller. I had read another story by this author, The Torment of Rachel Ames, which I really liked. Based on how much I liked that story, I knew I was not going to be disappointed by Killer Pursuit. Lots of twists and turns and enough suspense to keep the reader wanting more. I love a novel that keeps my attention and keeps me up at night. This one did both. Great novel for the person who loves a good mystery thriller!
I received a print ARC for my review and for my honest thoughts.
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