A headless body. A contract killer. His human prey.Ten years have passed since Diana Hunter, once the youngest spook in the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, was captured by the elusive professional assassin known only as “Surgeon.” Now a magazine editor and a consultant for the Vancouver Police Department, Diana has been taunted for years by the shadowy psychopathic genius who continues to … psychopathic genius who continues to elude the grasp of the world’s top police and intelligence services.
It is two days before the anniversary of her ordeal, and Surgeon has claimed another victim in his gruesome, trademark fashion on the streets of the city Diana calls home. Desperate to bring Surgeon to justice, Diana dangles herself as bait for this ruthless, arrogant killer but her plan goes wrong. Will it go fatally wrong?
Set amid the urban bustle of Vancouver, Chopped is an electrifying game of chess with political undertones played against an opponent whose obsessive mind is working moves ahead. Can Diana and her handsome partner, Detective Peter Hopkinson, outthink this brilliant killer, or will Surgeon’s brutal game continue unchecked?
Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
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This is a great series. Good characters,
I really enjoyed this book and have discovered that Alison Golden really develops her characters whether it is a cozy mystery or a suspenseful novel. Her character Diane Hunter is no exception, and although this is the first book I have ready in this series I will be reading them all.
Very much enjoyed this book, look forward to reading more from these authors.
An excellent read, the third in the series but the back story is filled in without flow interruption. A very interesting book with some excellent twists.
This book grew on me and I found myself caught up in the intrigue and suspense.
Lots of twists and turns, page turning action. Always a little ahead of you in what you are thinking is coming. True mystery to the end.
Confusing and hard to follow
Have read all the books in the Diana Hunter series to find out who killed her mother and father. Thought for sure she would have been able to find out something in this book. The reappearance of Assassin Surgeon and the plan to capture him was suspenseful, but still want closure on her parents. Love characters, Diana and Peter and their partnership. Have thoroughly enjoyed reading each book, but I think this was the most interesting, especially with Peter as a possible love for Diana.
Great book. Couldn’t put down.
I have read the complete series in 3 days so far and can’t wait for the next one. What will be in store for Miss Hunter?
Good psychological thriller that kept me turning pages to the end. Ending was a slight let down but still a great read.
Enjoyable read!
Really entertaining.
I listen to the 2nd book, and had to get the rest of the series.
This is another crime thriller I recently received. I’m not a big fan of discovering my current read is the fourth in a series, but the story itself was well-crafted, the characters, albeit stereotypical, were realistically drawn, and the action was nicely paced. Golden’s ability to create an intriguing storyline that does not leave first-time readers dumbfounded makes me interested in continuing the series, this time from the beginning.
Was a good read.
could not turn the pages!! writing appeared good!!
This book is written the way a mystery should be… It starts with a crime and keeps readers turning the pages quickly to find out what will happen next. Diana Hunter, a former agent in the Canadian Security Intelligence Service partners with Peter Hopkinson, a Senior Detective in the Vancouver Police Department, to solve the murder of a beheaded victim. As soon as Diana sees the body, she recognizes it as the work of The Surgeon, a killer-for-hire who had kidnapped her during another case and then set her free. She knows he will want to find her again, this time to finish what he started. Diana and Peter work together to find The Surgeon, apprehend him and find out who hired him and why.
Peter calls its 4AM and they have a case, they have been working together for 7 months now. A serial killer, hit man is dead and it is determined that the Surgeon killed him, a hit on a hit man. The Surgeon has sent Diana flowers every year on the anniversary that he captured her then let her go. He’s back and Diana is determined to capture him this time, lrt the games begin.
One of my all time favorite authors and series. Each book is worderful for different reasons & I’m completely engrossed till the very end. I definitely recommend this author!