The Chase - Candice Fox

The Chase

Author: Candice Fox

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"In the fascinating world of The Chase, we embark on a journey full of emotions and surprises. From the enchanted lands of fantasy to the most hidden corners of history, this book invites us to explore new horizons and discover stories that will inspire us and "They will teach us valuable lessons. With unforgettable characters and adventures that will keep us in suspense, The Chase promises hours of entertainment and learning for readers of all ages. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this captivating work and let yourself be carried away by its magic!"

Description

Candice Fox has been described by the Sydney Morning Herald as 'one of Australia’s finest new gen crime writers' and her latest novel is another thrilling ride, as a mass prison breakout lets loose 650 of the country's most dangerous prisoners.

‘Are you listening, Warden?’

‘What do you want?’

‘I want you to let them out.’

‘Which inmates are we talking about?’

‘All of them.

When more than 600 of the world’s most violent human beings pour out from Pronghorn Correctional Facility into the Nevada Desert, the biggest manhunt in US history begins.

But for John Kradle, this is his one chance to prove his innocence, five years after the murder of his wife and child.

He just needs to stay one step ahead of the teams of law enforcement officers he knows will be chasing down the escapees.

Death row supervisor turned fugitive-hunter Celine Osbourne is single-minded in her mission to catch Kradle. She has very personal reasons for hating him – and she knows exactly where he’s heading . . .

'Candice Fox's new book further cements her position as one of the world's most original thriller writers . . . I was blown away by the clever twists and quirky characters, all overlaid with Fox's characteristic dark humour.' Reader's Digest

'Her most assured solo crime novel to date and it is masterful.' Sydney Morning Herald

'An action-packed, constantly surprising, suspenseful read and this reviewer found it hard to put down.' Herald Sun

Reviews

  • Better with each outing

    Autor: rhitc
    Author Accomplished Australian crime writer who established herself on the world stage by collaborating with James Patterson. This is the second US-based thriller she's written solo. In brief Mass breakout from Nevada prison orchestrated by taking hostage many family members of staff. Death row inmates are the most wanted. The female Captain in charge of death row has a bee in her bonnet about one in particular, based on her own family history and the nature of his crime. He claims he was wrongly convicted. The female US marshal in charge is more worried about the multiple other bad dudes on the run, especially a domestic terrorist, and a white supremacist cult leader/mass murderer. We meet sundry other murderers, grifters, malcontents as well. Ms Fox sprinkles the pursuit of multiple bad guys though a central narrative involving the obsessed Death Row Captain and her chief irritant. Justice is served, sort of, and the former nemeses reconcile. Writing Ms Fox had mastered the police procedural prior to her collaboration with Mr Patterson, but has broadened and strengthened her plotting abilities considerably under his influence. She writes in the afterword that this novel contains her one-millionth published word. Let's hope for many more. She gets better with each outing. Bottom line High octane genre fiction tempered with wry humour. What's not to like?