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The best book ive read this year the sun john verdon, a former manhattan advertising executive, lives with his wife on a small hilltop in upstate new york. His shows and videos have won 12 awards, including a new york international emmy nomination, the itv presenter of the year craft award, and a bafta. Arriving in the mail over a period of weeks are taunting letters that end with a simple declaration, think of any number picture i. While the basic setup is the same, the characters are different, the plot past the initial setup is different, and the ending is completely different. Recently retired nypd homicide detective dave gurney is an old. John verdon held several executive positions with manhattan advertising firms before relocating with his wife to rural upstate new york.

Lots of people can explain it and, indeed, have done so in other answers. Recently retired nypd homicide detective dave gurney is an old warhorse much too easily led to water, in the view of his. He was told to think of a number between 1 and 1,000. This book doesnt just entertain it engages you and draws you immediately into the lives of the characters, who are as real as real can be. 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. A novel hardcover by john verdon author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tess gerritsen says think of a number is, spectacular and mindbending. Thumbnail image of think of a number 1 thumbnail image of think of a.

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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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read think of a number. Think of a number is one of the most original mystery novels ive read all year. Think of a number is a fastmoving, cinematicstyle thriller. Think of a number is a 10, and crime fans of almost every persuasion will love it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1.

Then, the robber, who figures the scam, starts stalking him. The suspense builds, the plot thickens, your heart races, your palms sweat, the pace accelerates and you tighten your grip to navigate the twists and turns coming at break neck speed. Think of a number is the debut novel of john verdon published in 2010. It is the beginning of a saga that continues with its 2011 followup shut your eyes tight. A novel a dave gurney novel in new york journal of 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 as its pace accelerates.

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Think of a number dave gurney, book 1 by john verdon. Think of a number is an unbelievably, excellent debut novel. Using the robbery as an excuse to pocket a chunk of change, he shortchanges the robber. Think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1 kindle edition by verdon, john.

John verdon recently retired after a prestigious career with the nypd, homicide detective dave gurney is pulled back into service when an old college friend receives threatening letters from a murderous sender. Think of a number has one of the greatest setups for a heist novel. A novel a dave gurney novel book online at best prices in india on. Think of a number a dave gurney novel book 1 kindle edition by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Think of a number is the debut from john verdon and is the first in a series starring the retired detective dave gurney. The storyline sounded so intriguing that i couldnt wait to read it. Think of a number by john verdon book trailer youtube. A work that defies easy labels at once a propulsive masterpiece of suspense and an absorbing immersion in the lives of characters so real we seem to hear their heartbeats think of a number is a novel youll not soon forget. The numbers game gets a murderous spin in verdons deft, literate debut. No one has yet mentioned the actual reasons the answer always comes out to three. 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 book by john verdon best price in. Johnny ball is the host of think of a number, think again bbc, and johnny ball reveals all itv.

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