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Pushed to his breaking point and accused of murder, retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney must face his greatest adversary yet to solve a mystery that is quickly tearing his world apart Tennis bad boy Ziko Slade is serving twenty years for the grisly murder of small-time criminal Lenny Lerman. The facts of the case—and Slade’s checkered past—seem indisputable. What begins as a cursory review of the case as a favor to Dave Gurney’s wife’s friend soon spirals into something much more complicated. When Gurney’s involvement threatens to expose a viper’s nest of corruption, he finds himself framed for murder and pursued by a sensational media, a ruthless district attorney, and a coldblooded killer. As he evades the law and attempts to solve the case to salvage his reputation, Gurney grapples with the realization that his unshakable need for police work is costing him more than the brilliant detective ever suspected. The Viper is the most shocking and riveting chapter yet in the internationally bestselling Dave Gurney series.

Pushed to his breaking point and accused of murder, retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney must face his greatest adversary yet to solve a mystery that is quickly tearing his world apart Tennis bad boy Ziko Slade is serving twenty years for the grisly murder of small-time criminal Lenny Lerman. The facts of the case—and Slade’s checkered past—seem indisputable. What begins as a cursory review of the case as a favor to Dave Gurney’s wife’s friend soon spirals into something much more complicated. When Gurney’s involvement threatens to expose a viper’s nest of corruption, he finds himself framed for murder and pursued by a sensational media, a ruthless district attorney, and a coldblooded killer. As he evades the law and attempts to solve the case to salvage his reputation, Gurney grapples with the realization that his unshakable need for police work is costing him more than the brilliant detective ever suspected. The Viper is the most shocking and riveting chapter yet in the internationally bestselling Dave Gurney series.

When an old colleague comes to him for help solving the mysterious death of his town's most prominent resident, retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney must use all of his analytical skills to hunt a murderer who just might be killing from beyond the grave The idyllic community of Larchfield is rocked to its core when Angus Russell, its wealthiest and most powerful citizen, is found dead in his mansion on Harrow Hill. A preliminary analysis of DNA gathered at the crime scene points to the guilt of local bad boy Billy Tate, whose hatred for the victim was well known. Except that Tate fell from the roof of a local church and was declared dead by the medical examiner the day before Russell was killed. When police rush to the mortuary, they discover Tate's coffin has been broken open from the inside, and the body is gone. A series of murders soon follows as Larchfield loses its collective mind. Gun sales explode. Conspiracy theories and religious fundamentalism spread. The once-peaceful town becomes a magnet for sensation seekers, self-proclaimed zombie hunters, TV producers eager for ratings, and apocalyptic preachers rallying the faithful for the end of days. His quiet retirement shattered, ex-NYPD detective Dave Gurney finds himself not only facing down a murderer, but struggling to restore order to the town rapidly spiraling out of control.

"John Verdon writes grown–up detective novels, by which I mean stories with intelligent plots, well–developed characters and crimes that have social consequences. White River Burning, featuring the author's brainy gumshoe–for–hire, Dave Gurney, checks all these boxes." —The New York Times Book Review Tensions have been running high in White River as it approaches the anniversary of a fatal shooting of a black motorist by a local police officer. The polarized city is on edge, confronted with angry demonstrations, arson, and looting. In the midst of the turmoil, a White River police officer is shot dead by an unknown sniper. As the town spirals out of control, local authorities approach Dave Gurney to conduct an independent investigation of the shooting. White River Burning is the most provocative and timely book yet by the author hailed by The New York Times as "masterly."

A chilling mystery unfolds as former NYPD detective Dave Gurney investigates a series of apparent suicides linked by a shared nightmare involving a wolf's head dagger. The victims, all connected to controversial psychologist Richard Hammond, raise questions about the nature of their deaths. As Gurney delves deeper, he faces threats from both a cunning murderer and federal forces, all while protecting his wife from psychological manipulation. This gripping installment combines elements of suspense and psychological intrigue, showcasing Gurney's relentless pursuit of the truth.

Dave Gurney, pluridecorato poliziotto del NYPD ora in pensione, non rinuncia di tanto in tanto a interessarsi a qualche caso apparentemente senza soluzione - provocando le ire della moglie, che lo vorrebbe impegnato in attività meno rischiose. Ma ci sono tentazioni a cui è impossibile resistere, e per Gurney il pericolo è una di queste. Stavolta, è alle prese con l'omicidio di Carl Spalter, candidato al posto di governatore dello stato di New York, freddato mentre pronunciava il discorso funebre al funerale della madre. Omicidio per cui è stata ingiustamente condannata sua moglie una sentenza che appare chiaramente pilotata. Ma il caso è tutt'altro che chiuso e, come scoprirà ben presto Gurney, la posta in gioco tutt'altro che bassa: perché là fuori c'è il vero colpevole, qualcuno che, protetto dall'anonimato, è deciso a colpire ancora. E Gurney arriverà molto presto a seguirne le tracce, scoprendo un nemico diabolicamente intelligente, che viene da molto lontano, e ha un insolito soprannome: Peter Pan. Un assassino talmente scaltro che per il poliziotto l'unico modo per fermarlo sarà diventare il suo prossimo bersaglio.

Lo sapevi che il diavolo ha il sonno molto, molto leggero? Dave Gurney, pluridecorato poliziotto della NYPD ora in pensione, non rinuncia di tanto in tanto a interessarsi a qualche caso apparentemente senza soluzione. Specie se a chiederglielo è una vecchia amica, Connie Clarke, la giornalista che l'aveva definito il "superpoliziotto" di New York facendo di lui un eroe della città. Connie adesso ha bisogno che Gurney ricambi il favore: la figlia Kim, giornalista anche lei, ha appena cominciato a condurre un nuovo programma in tv. Si intitola "Gli orfani di omicidio" ed è dedicato ai parenti delle vittime di omicidi rimasti senza colpevole. Pane per i denti di Gurney, che si ritrova così a rivangare un caso di dieci anni prima mai risolto. Il caso del serial killer soprannominato il Buon Pastore. Segni particolari: le sue vittime guidavano tutte una Mercedes nera; le ha uccise con la stessa arma; sui loro corpi, in posizioni diverse, ha lasciato degli animali di plastica. Movente dichiarato: punire i ricchi e benestanti, perché naturalmente corrotti. Non sarà difficile per Gurney scoprire che non tutte le conclusioni a cui all'epoca era giunta la polizia erano esatte... e che nessuno - per ragioni misteriose - ha voglia di riaprire il caso. E quando cominciano ad arrivare le minacce, Gurney capirà che è giunto il momento di mettersi a indagare da solo. Come ha sempre fatto.

Ancien alcoolique reconverti en gourou pour milliardaires dépressifs dans une clinique privée, Mark Mellery reçoit un jour une lettre anonyme lui demandant de se prêter à un petit jeu à première vue inoffensif. Mais l'énigme ne tarde pas à prendre une tournure sanglante et terrifiante... L'enquête est conduite par le légendaire inspecteur David Gurney, jeune retraité du NYPD bientôt rattrapé par le démon de l'investigation se lance aux trousses d'un meurtrier aussi inventif que machiavélique - car le décompte macabre ne fait que commencer...