Will Patching

Who is more evil? The killer or his victims? A vengeful ex-CIA operative turned serial killer... A ruthless international VIP paedophile ring determined to keep their criminal activities secret... A British investigative journalist and her genius hacker teenage brother... A brilliant, incorruptible Thai Police Chief... All are thrown together in this explosive first volume of the Hunter/O'Sullivan Adventure series of rapid fire international crime thriller novels. George Simm, friend of the US President and well-respected international business guru, leads a double life... until he is murdered in Thailand. For Kate O'Sullivan, a freelance journalist, his death provides the scoop of her dreams when her computer genius brother discovers Simm's dark secret - by hacking into the CIA's confidential report on the killing. Kate sells the story to a UK tabloid newspaper, setting in motion a bloody chain of events that destroys many lives, and threatens her own. With a serial killer on the loose in Thailand, the CIA on the hunt for Kate's brother, and ruthless VIPs in London determined not to let Simm's death expose their own paedophile activities, Kate's world will never be the same again... "A rapid-fire crime thriller. A real page turner from start to finish." "Plenty of action, excitement and surprise in this fast paced crime adventure. You won't want to put it down..." "An action packed murder mystery with plenty of suspense..." The first in the trilogy of fast paced international crime thrillers featuring ex-CIA operative Doug Brown and investigative journalist Kate O'Sullivan. Also introducing Chief Lee, an incorruptible and relentless investigator with the Royal Thai Police. (Full length novel c107,000 words)

International Crime Thriller

The Hack

'A tale of twisted minds, psychopathic planning and dark moods.' 'I always felt I was reading with my hands over my eyes, sort of peeking through my fingers, cringing at what I knew was coming next.' 'Hooked me right from the start, a build up in tension as the book rolls along and some twists that will put a big smile on your face.' 'Not for the lily livered...' A devious serial killer, brutalized by years in prison is up for parole and, one way or another, he wants out. Criminal profiler Doc Powers is assisted by Detective Inspector Jack Carver of London's Metropolitan Police as he tries to unravel the truth about this violent psychopath while battling demons of his own. Obsession, lust and revenge... Part murder mystery, part crime investigation, this unique noir killer thriller is a real page turner. First in the series introducing Doc Powers, Forensic Psychologist, partnering DI Carver. Their second investigation is well underway and will be ready to read in 2016, with the third and final instalment of their adventures together expected during 2017. From the back cover of the paperback version of Remorseless: Peter Leech is a cunning, devious killer, brutalized by half a lifetime in prison for the vicious murder of his parents. Now he's up for parole and, one way or another, he wants out. He's driven by obsessive lust for Judy Finch, a beautiful parole officer who spurned his advances, and his thirst for revenge on those he blames for his conviction. His nemesis, Doc Powers, the forensic psychiatrist who assessed his mental health for trial, is now on the panel reviewing Leech's parole application. But Doc fears for his own sanity. His feelings of guilt over his wife's death and his terrible experiences as a criminal profiler threaten to overwhelm him. Hallucinations haunt Doc as he struggles to convince his colleagues that Leech is a dangerous unreformed psychopath. A blossoming relationship with Judy helps Doc heal - emotionally and professionally - but he soon discovers he's ill-prepared for Leech's re-entry into his life... A tense British Crime Thriller full of suspense, intriguing twists and a double figure bodycount... The first of a trilogy featuring the main characters. Readers who loved this novel also enjoyed books by Mo Hayder, Alex Karva, Dean Kootz,Jeffrey Deaver, Val mcDermid, Minette Walters, Brett Easton Ellis, Iain Banks' Wasp Factory, Misery by Stephen King, the Hannibal Lecter novels by Thomas Harris and many more! If these authors appeal then you may well enjoy this dark disturbing thriller too. Head to the website to hear the author narrating the opening pages of the new Audiobook version of Remorseless. You can also find out more about the novel, the characters and other thrillers. Join Will's Readers Group for exclusive Member benefits: www.remorselessthriller.com

Remorseless

Liar... Manipulator... Sadist... Killer? A 'coming of age' psychological thriller to make your toes curl...This, the final instalment of the Remorseless trilogy, is here. A gripping suspense story that's definitely the author's darkest yet - and quite possibly his best. Not for the faint-hearted. Contains disturbing imagery and some profanity. You have been warned...In brief:When Doc Powers wakes to find a deadly message left at his country property, he and his friend Detective Inspector Jack Carver are sucked into a nightmare investigation into a precocious teenager - a budding psychopath with violence running through his veins...Can they stop him achieving his aim of celebrating his 'coming of age' - a spectacular finale involving gasoline and explosives? The lad's mother and grandmother - the victims of his ongoing campaign of psychological torment - are in serious jeopardy. But so are Doc and Jack...Find out the thrilling outcome in Gaslighting - the third 'stand alone' novel in this dark, gritty, British Crime Thriller trilogy.

Gaslighting

One sip could spark a world-wide conflict. One man has the skills to stop an all-out war. Doug Hunter is tired of his covert life. The ex-CIA assassin dreams of cutting ties with his employer and becoming a father to his unborn child. But when he intercepts a deadly delivery of a highly toxic chemical weapon, reuniting with the woman he loves may mean he’ll have to kill to survive… Now a full-time investigative reporter, Kate O’Sullivan needs a scoop to prove her worth. Desperate to unlock a personal mystery to expose CIA corruption, she ignores the danger and dives into action. But with the precious life growing inside her, getting too close to the action could put two souls in danger. As sinister agents close in, Hunter races to find the source of the lethal weapon. But after the attack targets the public and frames an entire nation, the reporter he pines for may find herself in the wrong place at the wrong time… Can they stay alive long enough to stop a madman from kicking off World War III? The Hangman is the pulse-pounding third and final book in the Hunter/O’Sullivan Adventure thriller series. If you like complex plots, strong heroes, and high-stakes espionage, you’ll love Will Patching’s gripping novel. Download The Hangman to expose treachery and treason today!

The Hangman

Ever wondered what goes on inside the head of a stone cold killer? This dark, disturbing trilogy will thrust you deep into the minds of some of the most evil criminal psychopaths you would never wish to meet... 'Had I read Will Patching's novels while still a serving officer I'm sure his insights into the workings of their minds would have helped me understand the motives and actions of these people.' Rick Asker, a 30-year veteran UK detective. These three gripping killer thrillers follow the fortunes of criminal profiler, Doctor Colin Powers, and his colleague-cum-pal, Detective Inspector Jack Carver of London's Metropolitan Police, as they tackle these devious, vicious and highly manipulative individuals. But be warned: these dark and disturbingly twisted thrillers are written in deep point of view - including that of violent killers - and contain imagery some readers find distressing. Certain characters use profanity too. As one reader said: 'Patching goes where other authors fear to tread...' In brief: Remorseless In this spine-tingling thriller, criminal profiler Doc Powers learns a twisted killer he helped put away is up for parole. Can Doc keep this violent psychopath behind bars -- while hanging on to his own sanity? Remorseless has been awarded the Ebook Skill Mystery & Thriller of the Year, 2017, and has been described as 'British crime writing at its best!' 'One of the best I've read for a while and the psychology was spot on.' Steve E, a retired police officer. Mutilated Doc's lover's missing, Jack's hunting a sadistic killer his team call 'The Surgeon', and Doc has to deal with another raging psychopath from his past... Mutilated led Scott M, a serving police detective, to comment that reading the novel was 'just like riding with my crew'. Another avid reader said, 'If you thought Remorseless was dark then just wait till you read this! Gritty and graphic hardly describe this taut thriller, it was quite simply unputdownable...' Gaslighting Billy Leech - the young lad who suffered major trauma in Remorseless - is now a precocious teen. He's also a budding psychopath with revenge in mind, and Doc's life is in danger - again. Gaslighting received rave reviews on launch including this from the Reading Experience reviews: 'Suspense glueing me to the pages, heart beating faster than normal, empathizing with the characters, fearing for them - I knew there wouldn't be an easy happy ending...' These killer tales encompass police procedural, psychological suspense, elements of murder mystery, and out-and-out balls-to-the-wall thrills. They are not a quick read but full length novels, averaging over 120,000 words each, containing complex characters and intricate plots. Professionals in both law enforcement and psychotherapy have complimented the author on the veracity of his villainous characters. They are 'Seriously scary!' Are you ready and willing to get inside the mind of a violent killer?

The Remorseless Trilogy: British Crime Thrillers Books 1 - 3

Everything has a price - including living, breathing human flesh... Journalist Kate O'Sullivan investigates the murder of two young Brits on a paradise island - unaware The Hunter, a renegade CIA agent turned serial killer, is obsessed with her. While working with the local police chief she unwittingly crosses two billionaires - men who make a fortune enslaving women just like her... Can Kate survive the attentions of these predators? Another rapid-fire crime thriller from this author - a cracking page turner that will have you breathless by the time you reach the end! This thrilling second instalment in The Hack Trilogy can be read as a stand alone tale, but why not check out the riveting rapid-fire first volume, The Hack, as there are some spoilers? This series of gritty, fast-paced international crime thrillers features ex-CIA operative 'The Hunter' and the woman he desires, investigative journalist Kate O'Sullivan. Chief Lee, an incorruptible and relentless investigator with the Royal Thai Police, also plays a large part in both of the first two novels. Trigger warning: Frankly, if you need a trigger warning then it's probably best to look for a different novel. "Patching goes where other authors fear to tread." Contains 'hard-hitting realism' that some readers may find disturbing. From the back cover of the paperback edtion: When a young British couple are brutally murdered on a beach on a holiday island in Thailand, Kate O'Sullivan is sent to investigate for The Crusader newspaper. Two Burmese fishermen have been charged with the crime, but the victims' parents believe there has been a cover up, and Kate soon learns that all is not as it seems in paradise. Hunter, the renegade CIA agent Kate had a brief fling with, is obsessed with her. When he learns she's carrying his child, he follows her to the island, hoping to convince her that his serial killing ways are over and for her to give him a second chance. But dark forces are at play and evil men who make a fortune from trading in flesh are threatened by Kate's presence on their island. Soon after arriving, her life spins dangerously out of control as she unwittingly invites their attention - and becomes a potential sex slave herself... Inspired by actual events. This second novel in The Hack Trilogy of fast paced international crime adventures will take you on a rollercoaster journey deep into the dark heart of 'peak capitalism' and the vile trade in human flesh and blood. Along the way you'll encounter Machiavellian billionaire slave traders, an intriguing murder mystery, an international conspiracy, and a ruthless Arab prince and his entourage - along with our intrepid heroes who find themselves in grave peril. Plenty of action in this adventure thriller on land, sea and in the air. The climax aboard a super yacht - one of the largest privately owned vessels in the world - will take your breath away. At c102,000 words this is a full length action and adventure tale, with plenty for lovers of thrilling fiction. For fans of Lee Child, Stephen Leather, Mark Dawson, Vince Flynn, Dan Brown, James Patterson, Craig Thomas, Chris Carter, Stephen King and other high octane thriller writers. For a Law Enforcement Testimonial for The Hack, please visit the author's website.

The Hunter

Danger and death haunt a damaged ex-CIA assassin and the feisty investigative journalist he claims to love in this rip-roaring conspiracy thriller series. Featuring deadly former CIA assassin, Doug Hunter, and determined UK journalist, Kate O’Sullivan – a young woman intent on making a name for herself in the cut-throat world of investigative reporting. Find out why James Jones, professional editor & proofreader at Proof-EdGB, had this to say about The Hangman, the gripping third tale in this trilogy: “Fantastic book... Now I will be going back to a Jack Reacher novel I'm reading. It has lost some of its appeal after reading The Hangman.” These three rapid-fire conspiracy thrillers will take you on a roller-coaster ride involving child exploitation, modern day slavery and organ trafficking, through criminal enterprises rife with drugs and money laundering, to unnecessary wars and genocidal conflicts. This gripping trilogy blends fact and fiction, covering subjects in a way some readers describe as disturbing – yet also fascinating, thrilling and thought-provoking. NB. Not for the faint hearted. The Hack – Who is more evil...? The killer or his victims? UK journalist Kate O'Sullivan puts her life at risk when she exposes an international child-trafficking ring, triggering a CIA hunt for her hacker brother while a renegade agent leaves a bloody trail in his wake… As the CIA closes in, the body count rises. Will Kate and her brother survive unscathed? The Hunter – Everything has a price – including living, breathing human flesh… Kate O’Sullivan investigates the murder of two young Brits on a paradise island – unaware The Hunter, renegade CIA agent turned serial killer, has become obsessed with her. While working with the local police chief, Kate unwittingly crosses two billionaires – men who make a fortune enslaving women like her… Can Hunter redeem himself by protecting the woman he professes to love? The Hangman – Hunter’s back, and this time it could mean war… An explosive adventure featuring a unique bioweapon, Islamist terrorists, corrupt elites, over-ambitious spooks, and ruthless military contractors. This bloody conspiracy takes us from Downing Street to Langley once more in this fast-paced thriller full of breathtaking action and page-turning suspense. In this final pulse-pounding adventure discover whether Doug Hunter can foil an evil conspiracy by the Establishment elite – and does Kate O’Sullivan survive a terrorist bioweapon attack in the heart of London? "Thriller writing at its best. The whole trilogy is highly recommended." This three-part action-packed thriller series may appeal to fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, Dan Brown, James Patterson, Tom Clancy, Craig Thomas, Stephen Leather, Mark Dawson, Chris Carter, Stephen King and other high energy thriller writers whose books are chock full of suspense, plot twists and surprises. If you like hard-boiled mystery thrillers with plenty of suspense and action, and an occasional hint of espionage – or even fully-fledged spy thrillers – this trilogy could well be for you. Plenty too for fans of action thrillers, terrorism thrillers, pulp thrillers and international intrigue. Lovers of vigilante justice tales, murder thrillers, women's adventure, conspiracy thrillers and rapid-fire political thrillers, will not be disappointed either. Strap in for a pulse-pounding roller-coaster ride and grab your copy today!

International Crime Thriller Books 1 - 3

The Hack Trilogy

Killer Thriller Quick Reads — Three dark, twisted crime tales: JUSTICE A convict is tormented by his wife’s memory — and his lack of one… OLD FLAME A twisted tale of lust, obsession and revenge. THE BUTCHER Meet Anthony Harding, psychopath. He'll make your skin crawl... PLUS Bonus introductory notes from the author: Featuring exclusive insights into how these short-form tales relate to the psychopathic characters in ‘The Remorseless Trilogy’, the author's British Crime Thriller series. 'Stand alone' thrillers: These three novelettes can be read as stand alone stories although readers may enjoy 'The Butcher' more if they are familiar with the main characters in the trilogy — Doctor Colin Powers and Detective Inspector Carver — as this tale fleshes out the backstory of how these two 'heroes' first started working together. The author's comments sections do contain some spoilers though. Publication history: ‘Justice’ has, on occasion, been offered exclusively to Will Patching’s Readers Group Members but was first published in 2020 for a wider audience. ‘Old Flame’ was first published in ‘Burning: An Anthology of Thriller Shorts’, edited by Peter Oxley and Simon Finnie and published by Burning Chair Publishing, 2018. ‘The Butcher’ was first published in ‘The Murder Files — Eight Stories of Murder, Lies and Mystery’, edited by Terry Keys and published in 2017.

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