Killing Hope

Gabe Quinn Thriller, Book 1

By: Keith Houghton

Narrated by: David Doersch

When homicide detective Gabe Quinn returns to the Los Angeles streets after the senseless murder of his wife Hope, he thinks he's fought off all the demons that life can throw his way. But his first case back may prove to be his last.

A repeat killer is in town. A killer who is on a personal mission to bring Gabe to his knees, luring him into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

With the body count rising and new killings popping up in Vegas, Gabe comes up against an FBI outfit eager to snatch the investigation away from him. But the killer hasn't finished playing with Gabe just yet. It's time to take the killings to the next level and make them even more personal. It's time to make Gabe pay for the mistakes of his past and choose between life and death.

One man stands in the way of murder.

One man will try to stop him.

Only one will succeed.

Could you kill someone to save countless lives?

Author's note: The backstory in Killing Hope continues into the second book Crossing Lines, and then into the third book Taking Liberty. To enjoy the whole nail-biting experience as intended, I recommend listening to the Gabe Quinn thrillers in numerical order.

©2011 Keith Houghton (P)2014 Keith Houghton

Good book

What did you love best about Killing Hope?

How the murderer stayed just ahead of Quinn.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It was good the first half, awesome the second half. There is more going on and the cops think they know who it is, but don't .

Which character – as performed by David Doersch – was your favorite?

Quinn without a doubt.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I am looking forward to the next book of the author.

Excellent first book in a series

Wow, the undertaker is an unusually public and prolific serial killer and Gabe Quinn is an unusual celebrity cop who is guilty of excessive introspection and self blame. I enjoyed this book but still had issues awarding it 4 stars rather than 3. The next two books in this series are much higher rated so I look forward to listening to them. Killing Hope is my third novel by this author. He is very talented.

A gripping story

Where does Killing Hope rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the first audio book I have listened to, so I guess that makes it the best.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot is full of twists and turns, Gabe Quinn is a great lead character, he is a flawed person, not some perfect super-cop like some books and movies have for their lead. You never know just what Gabe or the killer, will do next.

What does David Doersch bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

David Doersch does a fantastic job of bringing the story and characters to life, he breaths personality into every one of the characters in the book in a way that can be hard to imagine if you are reading it yourself.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Although the book is a crime story, there were moments while I was listening that I found myself having a little chuckle at some of the lighter or funnier parts of the book.

Any additional comments?

Some of the reviewers of the book have complained that the book leaves loose ends, I don't mind that, I very much enjoyed the book, there is two more books in the series so far and I have read those, the loose ends are what leave way for the additional stories. Besides, since when does real life wrap everything up neatly with a bow at the end of a week or month?
If you enjoy a good mystery then this audio book is for you, it is a good mystery right up to the end, as it keeps you guessing.

great book in a great series

I really love this whole series. it's full speed from beginning to end and will have you guessing until the end and top it all off it's really original, imho. I love that the hero's not Mr. Perfect, Crime fighter extraordinaire. just the opposite in fact. this hero is constantly being told 'you look like $h!t" and he has every right to look that way after the torture he's been put through but he's still very personable and likeable and I pulled for him the entire time. it's not a literary classic but it's a great who done it but written from the point of view of a guy who has been dragged through a ringer but never gives up. read it. you'll enjoy it. it is pretty graphic though and has some rough language and scenes in general so be prepared.

couldn't put it down

Amazing!! awesome narrator awesome story haven't listened to a book like this in a long time got me hooked five stars all the way