Summary

Robert Mallon has lived for ten quiet years in affluent Santa Barbara, California, when an encounter on a beach with a mysterious young woman shatters his peaceful, carefully constructed life. Despite Mallon's desperate attempts, he loses her and becomes obsessed with discovering why. He hires detective Lydia Marks to uncover the secrets of this stranger's life, and what they learn propels them into a terrifying world of sinister secrets and deadly hatreds.

Targeting Mallon is the master hunter Parish, a man with an expert understanding of evil who preys on rich people's desires for dominance and revenge. Mallon is drawn into a lethal struggle with this deadly adversary—and then another, and another, and another.

Editorial Reviews

“There are probably only half a dozen suspense writers alive who can be depended upon to deliver high-voltage shocks; vivid, sympathetic characters; and compelling narratives each time they publish. Thomas Perry is one of them.” —Stephen King

“Thomas Perry is, quite simply, brilliant. And as each book comes out he becomes more so.” —Robert B. Parker

“Perry succeeds with Dead Aim on all fronts. It’s both chilling and absorbing, the right mix in a thriller.” —New York Daily News

“Smart, funny, and nasty; it will grab you and not let go.” —Washington Post

“Kramer keeps pace, lending controlled voices to the characters. Dead Aim is a worthy psychological chase.” —AudioFile

“Totally engrossing and believable…Unending suspense and a shocking denouement.” —Library Journal

Perry succeeds with Dead Aim on all fronts. It's both chilling and absorbing, the right mix in a thriller. —The New York Daily News

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Author Bio: Thomas Perry

Thomas Perry (1947–2025) wrote acclaimed mysteries and suspense thrillers, including seventeen stand-alone novels, sixteen novels in three of his own series, and two novels co-authored with Clive Cussler in the Sam and Remi Fargo series. The Butcher’s Boy was named by Parade magazine among its 2021 list of 101 Best Mystery Books of All Time, and Metzger’s Dog, was voted by NPR listeners as one of the “Best Thrillers All Time.” His novel The Old Man was the inspiration for the television series starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow, and his novel Strip inspired the 2025/2026 film Bear Country starring Russell Crowe. His books have won the Edgar Award and three Barry Awards and were named finalists for the Dilys, Macavity, Libby, and John Creasey awards. He received a BA degree from Cornell University and a PhD in English from the University of Rochester.

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Format:	Retail CD	Format:	MP3 CD
Available Formats :	Retail CD, MP3 CD
Category:	Fiction
Publisher:	Tantor Audio	Publisher:	Tantor Audio
CDs:	10	CDs:	1
Runtime:	12.56
ISBN:	9798200126521	ISBN:	9798200126538
Audience:	Adult
Language:	English

Dead Aim

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