Can an anonymous letter frighten you to death? As it turns out, yes—if you have something to hide, and the letter’s author can read your thoughts. After receiving such a message, Marc Mellery seeks help from an old friend—famous retired detective David Gurney. For whom every crime is a puzzle, Gurney finds the perfect opponent: a killer who loves setting riddles. Every unsolved riddle leads to a new victim. However, Gurney keeps playing…
John Verdon’s debut novel “Think of a Number” is a classic thriller. Perfectly built plot, carefully crafted details, recognizable characters, and life’s dilemmas come together in a story that will take your breath away.