- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Vanguard Press; 1 edition (Sep 2 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1593154941
- ISBN-13: 978-1593154943
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.3 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 748 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #713,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Robert Ressler, world renowned FBI Profiler (ret.), founder of VICAP (FBI Violent Criminal Apprehension Program), recognized "father" of serial killer research, international lecturer and bestselling author
"As one of the founding fathers of the FBI profiling unit, I can unequivocally state that "The Seventh Victim" sets a new standard for serial killer novels. Like "Silence of the Lambs" did 20 years ago, "The Seventh Victim" redefines the genre and brings it into the 21st century. With meticulous research and dead-on accuracy, Alan Jacobson has not only written a gripping, twisting thriller, he's created a must-read book."
"As one of the founding fathers of the FBI profiling unit, I can unequivocally state that "The Seventh Victim" sets a new standard for serial killer novels. Like "Silence of the Lambs" did 20 years ago, "The Seventh Victim" redefines the genre and brings it into the 21st century. With meticulous research and dead-on accuracy, Alan Jacobson has not only written a gripping, twisting thriller, he's created a must-read book."
Andrew F. Gulli, Managing Editor, "The Strand Magazine"
"There are thrillers which you read once, then throw away. Alan Jacobson has written a book that is fast paced and intense and will make sure you'll read it over and over again. A masterful work--dark, creepy, yet at the same time you won't be able to put it down."
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The Dead Eyes Killer lurks in the backyard of the famed FBI Profiling Unit. His brutal murders confound the local task force, despite the gifted profiling skills of Special Agent Karen Vail. But along with Vail’s insight and expertise comes considerable personal and professional baggage.
On leave pending a review of her assault on her abusive ex-husband, Vail must battle forces determined to bring her down, as she fights to find Dead Eyes before he murders more young women. But the seventh victim is the key to all that stirs this killer...the key that will unlock secrets perhaps too painful for Vail to bear. These are secrets that threaten to destroy her, secrets that will bring down her storied career. For Karen Vail, the truth rests at the heart of a lie. And uncovering it could get her killed...
With material meticulously researched during seven years of study with the Bureau’s vaunted profiling unit, Alan Jacobson brings refreshing realism and unprecedented accuracy to his pages.
The 7th Victim is a page-turner as only Alan Jacobson can write, with a stunning twist of an ending that will satisfy even the most discerning thriller reader.
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79 of 83 people found the following review helpful
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Suspenseful Murder Plot Puts You On Edge, Sep 30 2008
By Stuart Brager - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The 7th Victim (Hardcover)
The 7th Victim is a masterpiece! Having read every James Patterson and several Jonathan Kellerman, JD Robb and other spy/murder novels, the 7th Victim ranks up there at the top. Super character development for the lead profiler, Karen. Lots of suspense, turns and twists, and non-stop action --- very difficult to put down.Jacobson has succeeded in creating an unsettling and suspenseful edge throughout the book --- everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for Karen until it righted itself at the very end. So many family twists that we got to know the whole family intimately by the end, like peeling back an onion, it was done layer by layer - surprise!
I can see the quality attention to detail about profiling, SWAT teams, with the appropriate language and procedures. All genuine and seemed realistic. Very enjoyable and I can see how it could be a great movie!
I also reread The Hunted and enjoyed it again!
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book has lots of surprises, Sep 29 2008
By M. Bloom - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The 7th Victim (Hardcover)
I have read Mr Jacobson's earlier books, so I was eager to read this one. 7th Victim is the best to date. The story of Karen Vail, an FBI profiler working to identify and catch a serial killer, is really well researched. It exposes what a profiler does without being unduly technical, so that you can follow the story easily and get a realistic feeling without being bogged down in detail - this is often a very difficult balance and Jacobson pulls it off.At its heart, though, 7th Victim is a murder mystery / whodunit? If you are like me you are from the first page trying to figure out who did and are always disappointed when you solve it. There are lots of twists here, and I guarantee you will not guess the answers to this complicated plot.
Buy, read, and enjoy. And don't open your doors at night.
48 of 55 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too Many Back Stories, Nov 16 2009
By Aztec "Aztec" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The 7th Victim (Hardcover)
It seemed like it took forever to get through this book!The main story is about the "Dead Eyes" killer, a serial killer who mutilates his/her victims and paints on the wall in their blood. The hero/main character is Karen Vail, a FBI profiler.
Karen is in a custody battle with her ex-husband - this creates situations that don't seem believable. The physical fights between Karen and Deacon, her ex are tiresome. When her son is injured, it's unrealistic how she fits hospital visits into her schedule. Also she is falling in love with a fellow officer, finding out about her past, putting her mother in a nursing home and seeing a lawyer regarding the custody of her son - all this during the investigation of the serial killer. Too much blah, blah when there should be lots of action. When I finally got to the action part, it just didn't draw me in or make me turn the pages.
I won't be reading The 7th Victim again.
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