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One by One

A terrifying thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author

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One by One

Written by: Chris Carter
Narrated by: Thomas Judd
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FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE CALLER

Detective Robert Hunter of the LAPD's Homicide Special Section receives an anonymous call asking him to go to a specific web address - a private broadcast. Hunter logs on and a horrific show devised for his eyes only immediately begins.

The LAPD, together with the FBI, use everything at their disposal to electronically trace the transmission down, but this killer is no amateur, and he has covered his tracks from start to finish. And before Hunter and his partner Garcia are even able to get their investigation going, Hunter receives a new phone call. A new website address. A new victim. But this time the killer has upgraded his game so that anyone can take part . . .

PRAISE FOR CHRIS CARTER

'A touch of Patricia Cornwell about Chris Carter's plotting' Mail on Sunday

'Gripping . . . not for the squeamish' Heat

'A page-turner' Express Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Detective Murder
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Another book by Chris Carter. Detectives Robert Hunter and Carlos Gracia. This series is my favorite, in fact so much I can listen to a book in 1 1/2 days. I love how the stories develop and the twists at the end. But these are quite gruesome, definitely not for the faint of heart. I can hardly wait until the newest one is released on Jun 6

One by One

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Look, if you follow my reviews or social media, you know I love Robert Hunter and Chris Carter — but this book? Easily my favorite in the series so far. It kicks off with a bang (or a broadcast, rather) and doesn't let up once. The concept alone is creepy: a sadistic killer live-streaming murders in real time, letting anonymous viewers choose how the victims die. It's twisted, terrifying, and completely addictive.

The glass box scene? I have a strong stomach and I still nearly gagged — it was that good. Carter is at his absolute best here with some of the most intense, inventive murder setups he’s ever written. They’re borderline Saw-esque in their brutality, but so well thought-out you can’t look away.

Michelle’s backstory gave me serious Penelope Garcia vibes (in the best way), and Garcia himself is as hilarious and lovable as ever. The pacing is nonstop, the plot ties up in the most unexpected but brilliant way, and every single reveal had me whisper-screaming. One moment you're gasping at a line like “You said you would do anything I wanted you to”… the next you're full-body clenching as the killer flips on a mic.

The final twist — how the victims connect, the cage, the final reveal — absolutely genius. And the moment of justice at the end? Chef’s kiss.

If you're into high-stakes, high-tension, ultra-violent crime fiction that isn’t afraid to go there — you need to read this. And if you're already a fan of the series, this one is next-level.

Favourite of the series

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I was hooked on this book from the first to the last listen. excellant story, very intricte and weaved wonderfully. Narration was top notch as well.

Totally gripping stuff

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