A California PI hunts for a killer in the shadowy world of online escorts in a "cool, tough-minded" thriller by the New York Times-bestselling author (The New York Times).
Jack Till, a retired LAPD homicide detective, is now happy to take routine cases as a private investigator. But when a murdered girl's parents ask for his help, Till can't say no. The victim had been working as a high-class prostitute, and Till soon finds that she was one of several escorts killed in different cities in the same manner-all had strawberry blonde hair, and all were shot with a 9mm in their home.
Till must enter the secretive world of online escorts, decoding ads placed by women who are always on the move, often using false names and other women's pictures. But the perpetrator is more dangerous than Till ever imagined. As the body count rises, Till must find a ruthless seducer whose murderous spree masks an even deadlier agenda.
"Clever protagonists, cunning killers, white-knuckle action . . . Thomas Perry delivers all that good stuff in The Boyfriend." --The New York Times Book Review
About the Author :
Thomas Perry, noted for his sophisticated and humorous suspense novels, has written 21 novels, many national bestsellers, including The Butcher's Boy, which won the Best First Novel Edgar award, and the celebrated Jane Whitefield series.
Review :
"Clever protagonists, cunning killers, white-knuckle action . . . Thomas Perry delivers all that good stuff in The Boyfriend."-New York Times Book Review
"Another demonstration of Thomas Perry's cool, tough-minded skill at staging battles of wits."--New York Times
"[Perry's] work is characterized by tight, clean prose, well-drawn characters and heart-pounding suspense."--Associated Press
"Perry is a marvelous plotter, and he builds suspense with all the subtlety of a master chef nursing a risotto to a buttery perfection. It's nothing new to call Perry a master of the genre, but it's no less true for being widely acknowledged."--Booklist (starred review)
"[A] highly original and clever thriller. . . .Perry again proves himself a master stylist and plotter, as he effortlessly builds suspense and delves deeply into his characters."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"While there is plenty of action and tension here (indeed, it may well be Perry's best book to date), it is the moments that Till spends with his daughter--in person and across the miles--that make The Boyfriend a memorable book and give rise to a heartfelt demand that we see more of Till sooner rather than later."--Bookreporter
"The strength of the psychological drama lies in Mr. Perry's capacity to develop his characters. Perry has turned out another riveting mystery."--Washington Times
"Perry launches another excellent series. . . . The pacing is rapid, Till is an intrepid hero, and the ending is satisfying."--Library Journal
"Perry's prose is perfect. The Boyfriend is a model for thriller writers and one that should reinforce the reputation of the author of The Butcher's Boy and The Informant. If you haven't read anything by Thomas Perry, you're in for a delightful surprise."--Huntington News
"[A] terrific, suspenseful read."--Midwest Book Review
