Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $4.99

Save $12.00 (71%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $14.43

Save: $11.10 (77%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Ross Greenwood
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Hunter: A gripping, addictive thriller from Ross Greenwood, author of The Santa Killer Kindle Edition

by Ross Greenwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 1,830 ratings
See all formats and editions

There’s a killer on the streets, and no one is safe…

First there was the drowned man, but maybe his death was an accident?

Then there were the decapitated bodies, the burnt girl, the women pursued in the dark. Finally the police have to admit there’s a serial killer on the loose and he seems set on revenge. His name is Abel and his crimes are escalating every day. 

Dan Flood, Olivia Jones and their two young children are a family at breaking point. The mundane juggle of parenting and work means that the romance is draining away. Living in a community that is growing ever more fearful, just adds to the pressure in their lives.

But when Abel turns his attention on Olivia, only Dan can save her… 

Bestseller Ross Greenwood’s serial killer thriller is perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson.

This book was previously published as ABEL’S REVENGE. 

What the bloggers are saying about Hunter:

‘That ending! I never in a million years expected to read what I did. It left me really quite shocked.’ A Lover Of Books Blog

‘I finished this last night and all I will say is wow.... I sat with my jaw on the floor.’ Nickibookblog

‘I’ll just say.. wow, wow, wow. Stunning.’ Misfits Farm Book Reviews

‘A dark and disturbing psychological thriller.’ Bitsaboutbooks Reviews

Previous page
  1. Print length
    332 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Boldwood Books
  5. Publication date
    December 5, 2022
  6. File size
    2208 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

From the Publisher

Ross Greenwood
ross greenwood

I write two different types of novels. The first is a detective series set in Peterborough starring DI Barton which starts with The Snow Killer.

I don’t write cliches, so Barton is no unprofessional alcoholic. He is a family man, struggling with balancing his home life against the horrors of the job as he hunts down various killers. There is a strong team with characters you'll grow to love. There are also some dark scenes that will have your heart in your mouth and a fast pace to keep you interested.

The other novels I write are influenced by my time working as a prison officer. HMP Peterborough is the only prison in the UK which holds men and women, obviously in separate jails, but it meant I got to work in both environments. The differences were surprising, as was what these fearful places were really like. It was a tough job, with a steep learning curve.

Please feel free to get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and read your reviews.

Ross Greenwood

Ross Greenwood

Ross greenwood

Ross Greenwood

Ross Greenwood Lifer, Ross Greenwood, crime, thriller Survivor, Ross Greenwood, crime, thriller Prisoner Jail Break, ross greenwood, crime, thriller
Hunter Lifer Survivor Prisoner Jail Break
See Details
See Details
See Details
See Details
See Details
Customer Reviews
3.8 out of 5 stars
1,830
4.3 out of 5 stars
531
4.1 out of 5 stars
2,717
4.2 out of 5 stars
1,093
4.3 out of 5 stars
1,116
Price $4.99 $4.99 $4.99 — $4.99
Ebook ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Paperback ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Audiobook ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BF91JZBX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (December 5, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2208 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 1,830 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Ross Greenwood

Ross Greenwood

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

After some were republished. Here is my complete list of works:

Canaries in the Coal Mine

The Snow Killer

The Soul Killer

The Ice Killer

The Cold Killer

The Fire Killer

The Santa Killer

Lifer

Survivor

Chancer

Jail Break

Prisoner

Hunter

Death on Cromer Beach

Death in Paradise

Death in Bacton Woods (possibly)

I was born in 1973 in Peterborough and lived there until I was 20, attending The King's School in the city. I then began a rather nomadic existence, living and working all over the country and various parts of the world.

I found myself returning to Peterborough many times over the years, usually when things had gone wrong. It was on one of these occasions that I met my partner about 100 metres from my back door whilst walking a dog. Two children swiftly followed. I'm still a little stunned by the pace of it now.

Fifty Years of Fear book was started a long time ago but parenthood and then after working in sales management all my life, i randomly spent four years as a prison officer. Ironically it was the four a.m. feed which gave me the opportunity to finish the book as unable to get back to sleep I completed it in the early morning hours.

It's surprising for me to realise I've written ten books now. There are two strands, one where the books concern lives affected by prison, and then my detective series starring DI John Barton. The first Barton book, The Snow Killer hit the coveted number one spot on KOBO, with the second and third in the series not far behind.

The Snow Killer spent a week at number one on the Apple Audiobook Charts. The Cold Killer has twice been a top 10 Amazon bestseller for Audible as well.

The Fire Killer is out in May 2022.

My book about a prison officer, with a little bit of me in it, is also out now. Prisoner will help you understand a world that hopefully you never have to experience first hand.

I hope you enjoy reading them.

Please feel free to get in touch.

https://www.facebook.com/RossGreenwoodAuthor/

Twitter - greenwoodross

Insta - rossg555

Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
1,830 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Henry Boekhoff
4.0 out of 5 stars The Outcome is weird Hidden
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019
Verified Purchase
The pace of the book seemed very slow, it was a slow read. The portraits of the two main characters alternated among the chapters and it was generally very humdrum except for the brief descriptions of violence. The ending was a dramatic surprise but would not say it was worth the wait!
Helpful
 Report
Book Junkie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Humor, Insight, & A Twist That Cannot Be Beaten
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
Verified Purchase
As a fan of Ross Greenwood, I can wholeheartedly tell anyone reading this review that this is his best book, IMHO. He truly outdid himself with the conception and writing of this very layered novel. It is not the average serial killer book, by far.

Greenwood is talented in writing stories within stories and making a reader think about what is important in life. I always take away valuable information that provokes me to ponder my life. He is impressive in his ability to write a true mystery. I must give him his well-deserved kudos, as thriller/suspense is my favorite genre, and he knocked it out of the park.

So I have a bit of criticism? Yes. I wish he would get a proper editor, as there are (some, not a lot of) grammatical, punctuation, and homophone errors that are distracting to me. No spoilers, but he does use a plot device that is a bit of a stretch, and a Deus Ex Machina. It works, but I don't think it necessary for an author of such talent.

All told, it is a great story and a shame for any reader to miss out on it. It earns all five stars with ease, IMHO. Give yourself a break from boring and dive into a brain-teaser with humor and heart.

As Always, I Wish Happy Reads to All from the Unapologetic Book Junkie 😉
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Different
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018
Verified Purchase
This book was a free one I downloaded, the description sounded interesting even though it was not a type I usually picked. It started out and was a bit dry and disjointed to me the way it bounced around. I am not one to quit a book quickly after about 38 percent into the book it started flowing and pulling me in even though it bounced around a bit. The epilogue was a bit of a surprise, I leaned that way once or twice while reading but still it was a bit of a surprise when it all came together at the end.
Helpful
 Report
Awesome Net Deals
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting surprise ending!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019
Verified Purchase
The stress of relationships and the hustle of making a living in a big city takes a toll on Olivia and Dan. They each share their perspective of what is happening. Meanwhile, Abel, feeling invisible and lost, seeks to get noticed by committing crimes. The crimes escalate and more are attributed to Abel then could possibly have been. The police are baffled and London is scared.
Helpful
 Report
CDWB
5.0 out of 5 stars A Chilling Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018
Verified Purchase
I actually got goosebumps from reading the last chapter of this book. It would be a huge spoiler alet to even mention it. This book grabbed me from the first. There are parts that have a lot of humor, parts that are scary, and parts that are mundane day to day actions of a family with young children. I gave it five stars because it was just so well written. This is a book I would highly recommend.
Helpful
 Report
Bevan
2.0 out of 5 stars Mundane
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018
Verified Purchase
Interested premise but destroyed by VERY long, mundane descriptions of either inconsequential matters - or absolutely nothing.
The ending could have been planned as a 'surprise' - but: the potential twist was predictable.
Take out all the waffle and it's a good short story.
Do a LOT of skim-reading past the padding and you just may just enjoy the general gist!
Helpful
 Report
M. Wheeler
3.0 out of 5 stars Average Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2018
Verified Purchase
Not sure why most people gave this average story a 4 or 5 star rating, I spent a few days reading in my opinion the worst book from Ross, I have enjoyed all his other books, but this one, was just two people leading a average life with kids, mostly arguing most of the time, and of coarse there was the serial killer also in the book called Abel. I knew who Abel really was, about half way through this average story, plenty of clues are given to that person's real identity, so not really a gripping serial killer story, as the shocking end of the book came as no surprise, well not to me anyway.
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Samantha, CA
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018
Verified Purchase
I enjoyed this book, however I was disappointed by the ending, not the authors fault, but the fault of other reviews, it was not a law dropping endodontist you didn't see coming it was obvious who Able was from the first moment you meet the character and the author leaves a huge clue in the first pages of meeting this charactor, I thought it was purposely done to throw the reader off track for the jaw dropping reveal. Regarding happen, so Able is who you think it is, don't expect a twist at the end and just enjoy the book, which is good story
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

banehawi
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the first person narrative
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2021
Verified Purchase
Liked the different style, characters interesting, good story, absorbing.
Report
Shell Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars one very well crafted story with a difference
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2018
Verified Purchase
First of all I have to say I freaking love the cover it has buy me written all over it, Its awesome if I do say so myself. To be honest I didn't read the blur being a fan of the author’s previous book FIFTY YEARS OF FEAR and that cover just sold it to me. I am happy to say that the author doesn't disappoint either. Who tells a story that I wasn't expecting about relationships and life’s struggles and of course serial killers, it wouldn't be a crime book without a murder LOL and not forgetting some humor. Which I love to see in a crime thriller.

In this story we meet partners Dan and Olivia While the couple struggle with life’s ups and downs, juggling life and work around children. And just the whole being a parent lifestyle. Which those of us who have children will be able to relate to I know I certainly did. Meanwhile a serial killer terrifies the streets in the city of London which Dan and Olivia experience this first-hand as danger closes in. Leaving the reader asking who is Abel?!

Told with alternating chapters between the characters,Abel’s Revenge is full of suspense with each chapter leaving you wanting more.

This isn't your normal kind of crime thriller that you would expect me to read it is so,so, different but so,so good. It has brilliant character development and will keep you guessing until the very end. What can I say but….Crikey I definitely didn't see that coming!

This is one very well crafted story with a difference which I highly recommend giving it 4.5 stars
3 people found this helpful
 Report
Lynda Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Rounded Up To 4
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2022
Verified Purchase
OK, this is probably 3.5 cos' of presentation errors but the humour knocked it up rather than down to the 4*. He writes very good stories but really needs a better proofreader because dumb errors ruin them every time. One I even packed in till it gets a re-release as I just couldn't be bothered to keep on highlighting mistakes.
This is another good story, though I so wanted to kick Dan up the backside more than once. I loved the humour between the couple, though. There are some real laugh-out-loud little comments and asides which made me really chuckle. Then there are also some very sweet passages I underlined as they appealed to me. Not sure how long I'd put up with a Chucky in my house.....he'd be under the patio in quick-time !! The scenes with Rachel and Olivia were particularly hysterical....I did find myself constantly worrying over Bailey's welfare throughout as well.....
You have to worry about all the potential creeps and ne'er-do-wells that are squeezed into one area but it's probably not far from reality these days, which is pretty scary in itself. I also noted that we had a surfeit of sweat in this book......too much of it.
But those mistakes, Mr Greenwood.....they're so bloody distracting !! We had bale, not bail, kinder not Kinder, boxing day not Boxing Day, playboy not Playboy, zippo not Zippo, bought not brought, siting not sitting and doyleys not doilies.
He still doesn't get apostrophes right, either, and it seems his proofreader also doesn't know the difference, which is worrying. There are a lot of places warranting a comma, though he has a better grasp of those than apostrophes. Some sentences dropped words, too, though that seems to be an e-book staple......all picky errors someone should be tidying up by now after the number of books he's written, though. I'll stick with him, I think, as he does spin a good yarn, but it's irritating that he manages to, in equal parts, annoy as well as entertain me.
Report
Lorraine Garant
3.0 out of 5 stars An ok read
Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2018
Verified Purchase
I thought this book was ok. I guess I was expecting it to be more of a horror from the reviews and write up. It had a good storyline but I found it jumped too mkuch from character to character.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good.read
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2018
Verified Purchase
Not so much a book about serial killer, as that skirts around the edge of the story. But its a good read with clever dialogue.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report