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Cuts Like a Knife [Paperback]

M. K. Gilroy
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

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Book Description

February 27, 2012
"An intense, eerie, funny and suspenseful thriller ... M.K. Gilroy's debut is a sure-fire winner." - USA TODAY
 
Detective Kristen Conner goes undercover to find a serial killer only to find herself as his next favorite target.
When Leslie Reed is found dead in her fashionable townhome, a red flag goes up in Washington, D.C. The FBI knows an elusive "organized killer" on a decade-long crime spree is at work again.  The problem is the Feds have only one tenuous lead to assist local police in the manhunt ... a most unlikely place the killer likes to find his victims.
Conner is light one her feet and packs a powerful punch - growing up in a cop's home, intense hand-to-hand combat training, and not being able to shoot a handgun straight - all encourage that. Her life is built on faith and family: she only misses church when she is fighting with her mom and glamorous TV news reporter sister - or relentlessly tracking down a ruthless killer.
Kristen is a good cop but she's never faced an adversary like the man the alternative press has dubbed the Cutter Shark.  From the opening chase scene that leads her to a back alley where a punk with a knife awaits her, to the climactic scene where she goes one-on-one with the hauntingly familiar man who is killing innocent women in her town, Cuts Like a Knife, is loaded with action, humor, a dash of romance, and wry introspection through the voice of its irrepressible lead character.

Cuts Like a Knife is the first book in the Kristen Conner Mystery Series. Every Breath You Take is now in the market and has quickly garnered the same rave reviews.

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Editorial Reviews

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"A thriller that blends all the elements of the genre: evil criminal, dedicated cop, and exciting ending. Readers can't help enjoying this new voice." -Publishers Weekly

"I loved this book! Mark Gilroy is an author to watch. He's written believably and honestly about a serial killer without dragging readers through every horrible cut of the knife. Crime scenes are described, yet leave enough to our imagination. Highly recommended." C.J. Darlington, GoodReads

"An exciting police procedural ... fast-paced, readers will enjoy kick butt Kristen as she tries to balance her loving family life with her deadly occupation ... the first Connor mystery is an engaging tale." - Harriet Klausner, The Mystery Gazette

"An intense, eerie, funny and suspenseful thriller ... M.K. Gilroy's debut is a sure-fire winner." - USA TODAY


"In this debut, Gilroy introduces a witty, endearing cast of characters. The suspense is taut and moves forward at a steady pace to keep the reader firmly invested in the ultimate outcome of the story." - Romance Times - RT Book Reviews

From the Author

I have always loved character driven mystery and suspense. From the Hardy Boys in grade school; to James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, and Nero Wolfe in my teen years; then on to spy thrillers by Deighton and LeCarre in college; and then discovering a plethora of great writers from Hillerman, Block, Grimes, Child, Leonard, Mosely, Crais, Silva and a host of others throughout my adult life. I even went through a crime noir faze where I had to reread everything from Chandler, Cain, Marsh and Hammet. I can't forget Graham Greene. The common denominator? Great character development. Heroes and anti-heroes.
I've spent 30 years in publishing and have a couple graduate degrees, but the best training I've received to pen my debut mystery thriller comes from the sheer volume of great books I've read. I've had a tremendous amount of fun writing CUTS LIKE A KNIFE - and count it as a tribute to the writers who have brought me so much enjoyment as a reader.
I think you will fall in love with my lead character, Detective Kristen Conner. She's tough and in your face. And she's a fragile mess. She loves God, her family, the Chicago Police Department - her dad was a cop - and anything you put on her plate. Doesn't mean she gets along with all parties mentioned - except the food.
Kristen also has a secret - but don't expect me to tell you what it is for at least a couple of books!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Worthy Publishing; 1st edition (February 27, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1936034697
  • ISBN-13: 978-1936034697
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.4 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #921,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mark "M.K." Gilroy is a 30-plus-year publishing veteran, having worked in just about every area of the industry, from his first job as a newspaper sports writer while in college to proof reader, occasional box packer, executive vice president and publisher and just about everything in between.

When not writing Detective Kristen Conner novels, he creates projects for publishers, retailers, ministries, and businesses as a freelance publisher.

Gilroy's debut novel, CUTS LIKE A KNIFE, quickly garnered critical acclaim and is a tribute to his love for character-driven mysteries and thrillers. His second novel featuring Detective Kristen Conner, EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE, just hit the market and getting great reviews. He is writing the next Kristen Conner novel, COLD AS ICE.

Gilroy's education includes the BA in Biblical Literature and Speech Communications, the M.Div, and the MBA.

Gilroy is the father of six children. He resides with his wife Amy in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Perry M
Format:Paperback
Mark Gilroy is not only a publishing guru, but he can spin a really good yarn. Some books tend to be character driven, others more plot and suspense driven. In Cuts Like A Knife, Mark did a masterful job balancing all three. He puts you inside the character's heads while keeping you on the edge of your seat, which keeps you turning the pages!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense thriller recommended for any age... May 25, 2012
By dianab
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mark Gilroy does an amazing job keeping the reader engaged in every aspect of the tale he spins. The characters are believable--dealing with genuine issues we all face--anger, regret, grief, pride--and even without the language so often overused in too many of the novels of most booksellers. I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to the next one, Mark!!!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great adventure and mystery! April 4, 2012
Format:Paperback
This story takes place in Chicago and centers on the main character of Detective Kristen Conner. The action in this book was excellent. I liked how the main characters interacted with each other. I really enjoyed the conversations throughout the story and felt they all fit in and helped move the story along. The story itself was well written and I liked the mystery and conflict that the story contained.

I gave this book 5/5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good action filled mystery staring a strong woman character.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Plausible and tense
Kristen Conner, newly appointed detective of the Chicago Police Department, finds herself fighting for her life when her department joins forces with the FBI to find serial killer... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Barbara Ann Derksen
5.0 out of 5 stars clean thriller
Great police procedural about a serial killer and a feisty female detective with a large extended family. Read more
Published 9 days ago by chrisGA
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!
In CUTS LIKE A KNIFE M.K. Gilroy gives us a novel that includes everything that I love about mystery and suspense: a dedicated, smart and sassy cop, a serial killer, tense family... Read more
Published 20 days ago by S. Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars Connor scores
What a page turner. I was impressed with the complexity of the story of Connor, a feisty female detective, as she and a team of Chicago police, FBI, and others seek to find a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Heather Marsten
5.0 out of 5 stars Gilroy set the stage for a remarkable book from the first page!
Cuts Like A Knife by M.K. Gilroy

Reviewed by Michala T.

I want to first admit I'm not exactly in to whodunit novels. Read more
Published 2 months ago by bitemybook
4.0 out of 5 stars Really Enjoyed This Gilroy Novel
Good clean read with a good share of action and suspense. It's refreshing to read a book with no sexual predicaments, bad language, or explicitly detailed risqué behaviors. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vernon L. Wesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional.
Probably the best book I've read since I finished the last book in The Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Christian fiction should always aim for this sort of excellence
I am not normally a crime novel buff. But this story about Chicago police officer Kristen Conner juggling her private life and her profession and her faith is intense and keeps you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Eric Folk
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
This book was suspenseful without being overly graphic. The author did a great job of keeping the reader interested. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Concerned reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised by how good this was.
I stumbled across this and really enjoyed it. I did not know that it was meant to be Christian fiction, and it really is not in the sense that there are no sermons and no... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hervian Rose
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I thought you did a wonderful job at making a believable female lead. You can really tell you pulled from your experiences raising girls. This is easily noticeable from the siblings interaction with each other in the story. I think every family has the black sheep, know it all and the finicky one... Read more
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