Joe Victim A Thriller

The internationally bestselling author of The Laughterhousebrings back one of his most infamous characters, the dreaded Christchurch Carverbut in this darkly fascinating psycho-thriller…he's the target. Joe Middleton has a lot on his plate, to say the least. Arrested for a whole slew of murders he says he can't remember, Joea.k.a. the Christchurch Carverhas been in jail for the last year awaiting trial, charged with the task of convincing the psychiatrists interviewing him that he wasn't of sound mind and can't be blamed for what he did. And, incredibly, that's the least of his worries. That's because there's no shortage of people who like the idea of seeing Joe dead, some of whom are on the inside with him. On the outside, there's Melissa, Joe's accomplice in one of the murders, who plans on shooting him on his way to the courthouse before he gets a chance to start talking. To get himself out of this epic mess, Joe has a desperate plan involving the disgraced ex-detective who put Joe away and a television psychic who's looking to get rich. It's a long shot, but it had better workbecause the people of New Zealand are voting to bring back the death penalty, and the Christchurch Carver is just the poster boy to make it happen. An award-winning author, New Zealand-based Paul Cleave is known for blending action, sardonic humor, ingenious plot twists, and dark wit into his novels, all of which are on full display in Joe Victim. This is a masterful example of the crime thriller genre, from an author who has won the admiration of critics, writers, and readers around the world.

Paul Cleave is the internationally bestselling author of ten award-winning crime thrillers, including Joe Victim, which was a finalist for the 2014 Edgar and Barry Awards, Trust No One and Five Minutes Alone, which won consecutive Ngaio Marsh Awards in 2015 and 2016. He lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.