Authors similar to john verdon goodreads share book. Browse john verdons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. John verdon is an american author of thriller novels. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, john had two previous careers as an advertising creative director and a custom. One last thing, if i have to compare this to some other books, it felt like the three musketeers in a fantasy setting, with characters from one of my favorite hungarian authors jeno rejt. It had an interesting premise and setting, elos novel is also something a little different. John verdons think of a number hooked me quickly with an intriguing premise, but its need for editing prevents it from being more enjoyable.
There are moments of action but every page isnt filled with slambang daringdo. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Think of a number by john verdon 2012, paperback at the best online prices at. Before retiring, verdon worked as an advertising exec in manhattan. I scrolled fast through almost all books for both authors. Below is a list of john verdons books in order of when they were originally released. We chose the western foothill region of the catskill mountains. But its time now, john, to make her the mature, educated adult she is. But i think sometimes you enjoy the intellectual process so much you dont like to rush it. Buy a cheap copy of think of a number book by john verdon. Ill keep reading verdon as long as he turns out books like this. John verdon is an author of mystery novels that was born in 1942 in the united states.
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. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and. John verdon books list of books by author john verdon. Think of a number by john verdon 2010, hardcover for. John verdon made his literary debut in 2010 with think of a number. In 2010, crownrandom house published his first mystery thriller, think of a number, the debut novel in the dave gurney detective series. John verdon is the author of the internationally acclaimed dave gurney mysterythrillers. 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 verdon uses retirement to hone new skills reuters. It occurred to me that was the kind of book i would like to write a.
All of verdon s books are more cerebral mysteries than actionadventure ones, and they make a refreshing change from those type books. 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. See all books authored by john verdon, including think of a number, and shut your eyes tight, and more on. Think of a number ebook by john verdon rakuten kobo. 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. I adored john verdons books so im looking for similar books as addictive as them.
When advertising executive john verdon retired 15 years ago at the. Below is a list of john verdon s books in order of. Tired and ready for a break, former nypd detective david gurney and his wife, madeleine, are preparing to head out for some solitude in snowy, rural vermont. Vernon is a graduate of regis high school in new york city and fordham university. 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. I read very few us crime novels these days but i enjoyed both of these books, and you might also. What 5 coronavirus models say the next month will look like. Buy think of a number by john verdon online at alibris. Exnypd detective dave gurney is supposed to be retired. Like the police, for instance, who are baffled by a gruesome murder they just cant seem to solve. I listened to the audible version and, frankly, it requires more than casual attention to detail. See all books authored by john verdon, including think of a number, and shut your eyes tight, and more on thriftbooks. Shut your eyes tight book by john verdon 5 available. Read think of a number by john verdon available from rakuten kobo.
John verdon is back for another wellgrounded and deeply psychological. Think of a number, crime story from john verdon the new york. The man can weave and unravel a tangled web of suspense like none other. John verdon is a former manhattan advertising executive who lives with his wife in the mountains of upstate new york. Eight stars john verdon is back for another wellgrounded and deeply psychological thriller that will keep readers up well into the night, gripping pillow and covers alike. But people with problems keep knocking on his door. Arriving in the mail over a period of weeks are taunting letters that end with a simple. 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. John verdon is the author of the dave gurney series of thrillers, international bestsellers published in more than two dozen languages. Then just before the end, i felt that i had to close to book and not. When advertising executive john verdon retired 15 years ago at the age of 53, he was looking forward to trying something new so.
Below is a list of john verdons dave gurney books in order of when they were originally published. John verdon returns with shut your eyes tight, the second book by in the david gurney series. The first book in the dave gurney series, think of a number is a heartpounding game of cat and mouse that grows relentl. John verdon is the author of the internationally acclaimed dave. I read the second one first not realising this, as i got it as a present. Some news for upstate new york readers of the dave gurney books.
John verdon has held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms, but like his protagonist, he recently relocated with his wife to rural. To be honest, the area is not without its blemishes. It is a very intriguing story and so well written you cannot put it down just like the second novel. I love murdercrime mysteries that have a twisty plot that only reveals in the end. Wolf lake is such a tale, suspenseful and intriguing, keeping the reader guessing. The dave gurney series began in 2010 with think of a number, which was also verdons debut as a published author. John verdon has held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms but, like his protagonist, recently relocated with his wife to rural upstate new york. Find authors like john verdon from the worlds largest community of readers. Can anyone suggest me a book similar to john verdons and joel dickers. For me, because i particularly like psychological thrillers more than just the. Today, verdon lives in the catskill mountains in upstate new york and writes dave gurney thrillers.
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. Author john verdons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Can anyone suggest me a book similar to john verdon s and joel dickers. John verdon books list of books by author john verdon thriftbooks. Think of a number had me from the opening pages and carried me right along. In john verdons most sensationally twisty novel yet, ingenious puzzle solver dave gurney brings his analytical brilliance to a shocking murder that couldnt have been committed the way the police say it was. I have not read verdons series, just his wolf lake. I was so enthralled with the book eyes tight shut that i just had to have this one. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, verdon had two previous careers. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, john had two previous careers as an advertising creative director and a custom furniture maker.
This book, like the others in the series, carries a complex storyline. John verdon held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms before relocating with his wife to rural upstate new york. Fantastic job, john, i feel like i know dave gurney as if he was a. Can anyone suggest me a book similar to john verdons and. John verdons writing is so polished, so nuanced, it makes me envious that i didnt write this terrific novel. I adored john verdon s books so im looking for similar books as addictive as them. His first three dave gurney novels, think of a number, shut your eyes tight, and let the devil sleep, are all more about john verdon. John verdon has only written 2 books and this is the first one.