Thrillers & Suspense
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The Hunt: A Decker/Lazarus Novel (Decker/Lazarus Novels, 27)
Detective Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus return to Los Angeles when a kidnapping hits close to home-in this breathtaking new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman.
Peter and his partner, Detective Tyler McAdams, are thrown into an unsolved case and propelled into action when a body is found in the very woods where a man previously went missing in upstate New York.
But that's not the only crisis that Peter has to deal with.
Teresa McLaughlin, the biological mother of Peter and his wife Rina's foster son, Gabe, has fled to Los Angeles with her two children in tow, hoping to avoid a court injunction amid a messy divorce. But LA is no escape from her problems-she is found by ruthless men and beaten mercilessly. When she wakes, barely conscious, Teresa discovers that both of her children are gone and frantically calls Gabe for help.
With his mother on the verge of death, Gabe contacts Peter and Rina, as well as his biological father, the notorious Christopher Donatti, a former hit man from a known criminal family who's now a millionaire in Nevada. By bringing Donatti into the fray, Gabe, Peter, and Rina know they have made a deal with the devil-but they may not be able to recover the kids without him.
As these unlikely allies rally to find the kidnappers before things end tragically, they race headlong toward an explosive confrontation from which no one will emerge unscathed...
Peter and his partner, Detective Tyler McAdams, are thrown into an unsolved case and propelled into action when a body is found in the very woods where a man previously went missing in upstate New York.
But that's not the only crisis that Peter has to deal with.
Teresa McLaughlin, the biological mother of Peter and his wife Rina's foster son, Gabe, has fled to Los Angeles with her two children in tow, hoping to avoid a court injunction amid a messy divorce. But LA is no escape from her problems-she is found by ruthless men and beaten mercilessly. When she wakes, barely conscious, Teresa discovers that both of her children are gone and frantically calls Gabe for help.
With his mother on the verge of death, Gabe contacts Peter and Rina, as well as his biological father, the notorious Christopher Donatti, a former hit man from a known criminal family who's now a millionaire in Nevada. By bringing Donatti into the fray, Gabe, Peter, and Rina know they have made a deal with the devil-but they may not be able to recover the kids without him.
As these unlikely allies rally to find the kidnappers before things end tragically, they race headlong toward an explosive confrontation from which no one will emerge unscathed...
Editorial Reviews
"Faye Kellerman skillfully balances a familiar formula with a creative, original story... [Her] characters are still fresh, exciting, and full of surprises... Kellerman brings everything together in a well-crafted tale that is both fascinating and suspenseful." - The Nerd Daily on The Lost Boys
"This twenty-sixth entry in the Decker-Lazarus series will be embraced by fans for its emphasis on the lead characters and the relationship between them, as the couple's future takes a turn, and a cliff-hanger ending guarantees anticipation for their next outing." - Booklist on The Lost Boys
"Reading a good thriller is very much like taking a great vacation: half the fun is getting there. Faye Kellerman is one heck of a tour guide." - Detroit Free Press
"Absolutely absorbing. . . . Kellerman is terrific." - Newsday (New York)
"Kellerman does for the American cop what P. D. James has done for the British mystery, lifting it beyond its genre." - Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Kellerman succeeds brilliantly in making the search for understanding as compelling as the search for the murderer." - Publishers Weekly
"This twenty-sixth entry in the Decker-Lazarus series will be embraced by fans for its emphasis on the lead characters and the relationship between them, as the couple's future takes a turn, and a cliff-hanger ending guarantees anticipation for their next outing." - Booklist on The Lost Boys
"Reading a good thriller is very much like taking a great vacation: half the fun is getting there. Faye Kellerman is one heck of a tour guide." - Detroit Free Press
"Absolutely absorbing. . . . Kellerman is terrific." - Newsday (New York)
"Kellerman does for the American cop what P. D. James has done for the British mystery, lifting it beyond its genre." - Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Kellerman succeeds brilliantly in making the search for understanding as compelling as the search for the murderer." - Publishers Weekly
Readers Top Reviews
lauren hensleyKindle
I have loved this series. The characters are so real and I will miss reading their stories. Following them in Israel would be wonderful. Good luck to you in the future.
Dorothy Schaefer
I am sitting in my bedroom crying I just finished this book I will not say why because I do not want to spoil it for faye's readers but I will say this book should be a twenty star book that's how good it is I highly recommend this book to everyone Dorothy Schaefer
SJSmarijaneathey
This book was uninspiring. There was too much sexual violence between Chris and Terry, which seemed to glorify his abuse. The murder plot was not up to Faye Kellerman's usual high standards. In fact, I was bored with it and skimmed over several parts of the story. Where she could have highlighted the good relationships from the previous books, Tyler/Decker and the combined Decker/ Gabe family, the author spent most of the time showcasing Terry/Chris which I felt brought the book down. It was depressing. One other thing bothered me: I thought Jasmine, Gabe's fiancee was studying opera. How did she end up in medical school? Was I confused? Other readers didn't like the ending. Actually, I thought that it was the best part of the book. I'm sorry that Terry had to die so brutally and that Chris OD'd, but the ending felt inspired by a Shakespeare tragedy. This long term duo finally got to rest in peace. Lastly, I'm glad Decker and Rina retired in Jerusalem, a fitting finale for them.
LSC
I read the Decker/Lazarus novels as they came out over the years and started to re-read all of them in the last six months...just in time for the finale. The Hunt was not my favorite in the series. I thought the Chris/Terry parts were icky and a bit repetitive. I should have given it fours stars, but the end put it over the top. Did not see it coming. It really is hard to say good-bye to Peter, Rina and the rest of the clan. Picking up each new book was like going home. Kudos to Ms. Kellerman. The series will be missed.
This book was an easy read. It was 2 separate storyline culminating in a final bittersweet ending for the series. My only compliant I wish the writer hadn't mentioned COVID so much in the book and to have it completely capitalized every time was distracting. I read to get away from everyday news. I don't need to be reminded of it in the story when it in no way enhanced the storyline. Other than that it was a fitting ending to a great series.
