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J. D. Barker

    January 7, 1971

    J.D. Barker crafts suspenseful narratives that delve into the unsettling nature of fear and the human psyche. His writing is marked by a palpable atmosphere of dread and a keen understanding of what truly frightens us, often revealing hidden motivations and dark impulses. Barker's stories explore the primal anxieties that linger in the shadows, driven by a lifelong fascination with the power of narrative to create worlds and explore profound truths. He views writing as an essential outlet, a way to confront the unknown and give voice to the stories that demand to be told.

    J. D. Barker
    Dracul
    Forsaken
    A Caller's Game
    The Sixth Wicked Child
    The Fourth Monkey
    The Fifth to Die
    • The Fifth to Die

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Murder. It's a family affair. In the midst of one of the worst winters Chicago has seen in years, the body of missing teenager Ella Reynolds is discovered under the surface of a frozen lake. She's been missing for three weeks... the lake froze over three months ago. Detective Sam Porter and his team are brought in to investigate but it's not long before another girl goes missing. The press believes the serial killer, Anson Bishop, has struck again but Porter knows differently. The deaths are too different, there's a new killer on the loose. Porter however is distracted. He's still haunted by Bishop and his victims, even after the FBI have removed him from the case.

      The Fifth to Die
      4.6
    • That's the Four Monkey Killer or '4MK'. A murderer with a twisted vision and absolutely no mercy. Detective Sam Porter has hunted him for five long years, the recipient of box after box of grisly trinkets carved from the bodies of 4MK's victims. But now Porter has learnt the killer's twisted history and is racing to do the seemingly impossible - find 4MK's latest victim before it's too late

      The Fourth Monkey
      4.5
    • The Sixth Wicked Child

      • 613 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      Hear No EvilFor Detective Sam Porter, the words "Father, forgive me" conjure memories long forgotten; a past intentionally buried. For Anson Bishop, these three words connect a childhood to the present as he unleashes a truth concealed for decades.See No EvilFound written on cardboard near each body, these words link multiple victims to a single killer--discovered within minutes of each other in both Chicago and South Carolina--clearly connected yet separated by impossible miles.Speak No EvilChicago Metro and the FBI find themselves caught in chaos--a hospital on lockdown, a rogue officer, and corruption at the highest levels. When Anson Bishop, the prime suspect in the notorious 4MK serial murders turns himself in, he reveals a story completely unexpected, one that not only upends the current investigation, but one that will change the lives of all involved.Do No EvilWith unrelenting tension and pulse-pounding suspense, the past unravels at breakneck speed as the truth behind the Four Monkey Killer's motive is finally revealed in this masterfully crafted finale.

      The Sixth Wicked Child
      4.5
    • A Caller's Game

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Blending high-stakes action with intense dialogue, this thriller combines elements of a hostage situation with the tension of a live radio broadcast. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a gripping scenario where suspense builds relentlessly, showcasing the author's mastery of thrilling storytelling. Expect unexpected twists and a relentless pace that keeps you on the edge of your seat, reminiscent of classic action films.

      A Caller's Game
      4.2
    • Forsaken

      Book One of the Shadow Cove Saga

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set in a chilling atmosphere, this gripping tale of suspense weaves a narrative reminiscent of the works of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul. The story showcases J.D. Barker's talent for crafting a captivating and haunting experience, marking his emergence as a new master in the thriller genre. Expect a blend of tension and intrigue that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

      Forsaken
      3.9
    • Dracul

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      The prequel to Dracula , inspired by notes and texts left behind by the author of the classic novel, Dracul is a supernatural thriller that reveals not only Dracula's true origins but Bram Stoker's--and the tale of the enigmatic woman who connects them. It is 1868, and a twenty-one-year-old Bram Stoker waits in a desolate tower to face an indescribable evil. Armed only with crucifixes, holy water, and a rifle, he prays to survive a single night, the longest of his life. Desperate to record what he has witnessed, Bram scribbles down the events that led him here.... A sickly child, Bram spent his early days bedridden in his parents' Dublin home, tended to by his caretaker, a young woman named Ellen Crone. When a string of strange deaths occur in a nearby town, Bram and his sister Matilda detect a pattern of bizarre behavior by Ellen--a mystery that deepens chillingly until Ellen vanishes suddenly from their lives. Years later, Matilda returns from studying in Paris to tell Bram the news that she has seen Ellen--and that the nightmare they've thought long ended is only beginning.

      Dracul
      4.1
    • Dracula

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      In the mountains of Transylvania there stands a castle. It is the home of Count Dracula - a dark, lonely place, and at night the wolves howl around the walls. In the year 1875 Jonathan Harker comes from England to do business with the Count. But Jonathan does not feel comfortable at Castle Dracula. Strange things happen at night, and very soon, he begins to feel afraid. And he is right to be afraid, because Count Dracula is one of the Un-Dead - a vampire that drinks the blood of living people...

      Dracula
      4.1
    • Al ruim vijf jaar terroriseert een moordenaar de inwoners van Chicago. Zijn modus operandi is altijd dezelfde: hij straft zondaars door hun kinderen te ontvoeren. De volgende dag ontvangen de ouders een pakketje met daarin een oor. De dag daarna volgen de ogen. Ten slotte de tong. Wanneer op het lichaam van een verkeersslachtoffer een -pakketje met een afgesneden oor word gevonden, weet -detective Sam Porter twee dingen: 1) Dit is de moordenaar die hij zoekt, 2) hij heeft 72 uur om het laatste slachtoffer te vinden, de vijftienjarige Emory, voor zij aan uitdroging overlijdt. Op het lichaam van de moordenaar wordt ook een dagboek aangetroffen dat Emorys locatie prijsgeeft. Maar iets blijft aan Porter knagen. Was de aanrijding wel een ongeluk? En is de overleden man inderdaad de seriemoordenaar, of loopt de echte killer nog vrij rond?

      Sam Porter-trilogie - 1: Horen, zien, zwijgen
      4.2
    • Das Haus der bösen Kinder

      • 672 pages
      • 24 hours of reading

      Ein Serienkiller, der seine Unschuld beteuert, und ein Ermittler mit einem verheerenden Geheimnis – das spektakuläre Finale der Erfolgsreihe! Eine Obdachlose findet auf dem Friedhof von Chicago die Leiche einer Frau, deren Augen, Zunge und Ohren entfernt und in kleine weiße Schachteln verpackt wurden. Neben der Toten liegt ein Schild mit der Aufschrift »Vater, vergib mir«. Kurz darauf tauchen weitere, ähnlich zugerichtete Opfer auf. Für die Polizei von Chicago und das FBI ist klar, dass die Morde die Handschrift des immer noch flüchtigen Four Monkey Killers Anson Bishop tragen. Doch Detective Sam Porter glaubt nicht daran – die Tatorte liegen zu weit entfernt voneinander, als dass nur ein Täter infrage kommen könnte. Zudem stimmt auch etwas mit der Haut der Leichen nicht. Als sich Bishop aus heiterem Himmel stellt und beteuert, keines der Verbrechen begangen zu haben, die ihm zur Last gelegt werden, fällt der Verdacht auf Sam Porter selbst – denn er hat kein Alibi, dafür aber ein verheerendes Geheimnis … Die Thriller-Reihe um den Four Monkey Killer bei Blanvalet: Band 1: Geboren, um zu töten Band 2: Das Mädchen im Eis Band 3: Das Haus der bösen Kinder

      Das Haus der bösen Kinder
      4.0
    • Seria #4MK o detektywie Samie Porterze zdobyła międzynarodowy sukces, a prawa do niej sprzedano do wielu krajów. W Chicago terroryzuje mieszkańców tajemniczy seryjny morderca, znany jako Zabójca Czwartej Małpy. Policja bezskutecznie próbuje odkryć jego tożsamość, aż do momentu, gdy w wypadku ginie pieszy, a przy zwłokach znajduje się pudełko z fragmentem ciała ofiary. Detektyw Porter odkrywa pamiętnik mężczyzny, co zmusza go do zgłębienia umysłu psychopaty, aby odnaleźć ostatnią porwaną osobę. W międzyczasie, w jednym z najzimniejszych zim w Chicago, w zamarzniętym jeziorze zostaje znalezione ciało nastolatki, Elli Reynolds, która zniknęła trzy tygodnie wcześniej. Jej ubrania wskazują na związek z inną zaginioną dziewczyną, a media oskarżają seryjnego mordercę. Porter, z obsesją na punkcie Zabójcy Czwartej Małpy, kontynuuje śledztwo, mimo sprzeciwu przełożonych. W miarę odkrywania prawdy, jego przeszłość zaczyna go prześladować, a słowa "Ojcze, wybacz mi" łączą ofiary z nieuchwytnym mordercą, co prowadzi do paniki w FBI. Gdy główny podejrzany, Anson Bishop, ujawnia swoją historię, zmienia bieg śledztwa i życie wszystkich zaangażowanych. J.D. Barker, autor porównywany do Stephena Kinga, łączy w swoich książkach thriller, kryminał i elementy nadprzyrodzone.

      Trylogia # 4MK
      3.7