Broken Souls [Paperback]

Jack Kerley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 7, 2006

Blood was everywhere, like the interior had been hosed down with an artery …The gore-sodden horror that greets homicide detective Carson Ryder on a late-night call out is enough to make him want to quit the case. Too late.Now he and his partner Harry are up to their necks in a Southern swamp of the bizarre and disturbing. An investigation full of twists and strange clues looks like it's leading to the city's least likely suspects – a powerful family whose philanthropy has made them famous. But behind their money and smiles is a dynasty divided by hate.Their strange and horrific past is about to engulf everyone around them in a storm of violence and depravity. And Ryder's right in the middle of it …

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for 'The Broken Souls': 'As good as his first! superb stuff.' Independent on Sunday Praise for 'The Death Collectors.' 'A fascinating and frightening take on the genre.' Independent on Sunday 'Kerley will truly scare the pants off his readers. This one's another winner from a writer moving towards the top of the thriller heap.' Publishers Weekly 'Kerley, who writes like a house fire, has a boundless and truly ghastly imagination that'll keep you awake long after you turn the last page.' Kirkus Praise for The 'Hundredth Man': 'A chilling journey into a pitch-black mind.' Michael Marshall 'A sturdy hero with a clearcut mission and a setting that holds possibilities for fresh adventure. Kerley writes in a thrusting style that pushes the action from crime scene to autopsy table.' New York Times Book Review 'Kerley jacks up the tension effectively, building to an all-stops-out climax. The plot is a treasure chest of interlocked pieces.' Booklist --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Jack Kerley worked in advertising and teaching before becoming a full-time novelist. He lives in Newport, Kentucky, but also spends a good deal of time in Southern Alabama, the setting for the Carson Ryder books. He is married with two children. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins Pb (August 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007214332
• ISBN-13: 978-0007214334
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,380,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars the broken souls, June 11, 2008

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Joe D. Hugghins "bookhound" (Talihina, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Broken Souls (Paperback)

This was a disappointment as it was also printed under the title THE GARDEN OF VIPERS. If I had known that, I would not have purchased this book as I already have The Garden of Vipers (which is a good book).

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, September 1, 2009

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booknutt "Donna" (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Broken Souls (Paperback)

Do not pay any attention to the disgruntled other reviewer. He should have taken a few minutes and do research. This book (as well as all others of Mr. Kerleys are wonderful and enjoyable to read. Don't degrade a book's rating only because you failed to look before you bought......(read my comments to this gentleman...)