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“Pulse-pounding. Mason Cross launches into The Killing Season with no holds barred,
as he deftly combines an adrenaline rush plot with one of the best new series
characters since Jack Reacher. Prepare to read all night.” Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author
“British author Cross makes a spectacular US debut with this harrowing thriller. The gripping, intense pace and the intriguing characters will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Hope for a sequel!” Library Journal (starred review)
“A freelance soldier of fortune signs on with the FBI to catch an
escaped convict, a Marine-trained sniper who’s picked up where he left off five
years ago, in Cross’ slam-bang debut…Cross provides a
gratifyingly high body count, ruthlessly efficient action sequences, and all the
other thrills you’d expect of the superior popcorn movie you can expect his
first novel to spawn, right down to a nifty extra twist in the tail.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Engrossing…The suspense builds all the way to the
breathtaking ending. Readers will look forward to seeing more of Blake.” Publishers Weekly
“First-novelist Cross has produced a solid thriller
that will undoubtedly become a series. He keeps the pace breakneck, the
suspense high, and the body count higher. Wardell is a terrific
villain: intelligent, disciplined, resourceful, and utterly twisted.
Banner is a single parent stretched between her daughter and her career.
Blake is an enigma, but readers can trust that Cross will fill in his
backstory in future novels.” Booklist
“Mason Cross has created an enigmatic character
in Carter Blake. The writing is taut, intelligent, oozes suspense. A highly
impressive debut novel.” Matt Hilton, author of the bestselling Joe Hunter thrillers