When echoes of her sister's murder reignite the darkest of hunts, no one in Seattle is safe.Crime reporter Holly Sparks is driven to obsession by her sister's unsolved murder—a crime she's convinced was the work of the infamous Green River Killer. But her investigation takes a terrifying turn when she uncovers a chilling truth: There might be two killers stalking the city, and one wears a badge.Five years later, her bestselling true crime novel can’t erase the pain of her sister’s unsolved case. But when Holly's violent ex-fiancé is let out of prison on parole, and murders mirroring the Green River Killer begin again, Holly fears the unthinkable: Is her ex-fiancé behind her sister's death and a string of others? As the line blurs between hunter and hunted, she faces a deadly choice—uncover the truth or become the next victim.Only the hunt will tell.Inspired by true crime, The First Hunt plunges into a world where justice and survival collide, and monsters hide in plain sight. The First Hunt is a chilling, standalone prequel to the bestselling thriller The Final Hunt.
Review "Audrey J. Cole's newest atmospheric page-turner delivers chilling insight into the evolution of a serial killer. It's the perfect complement to The Final Hunt and The Last Hunt." - USA Today bestselling author, Jenifer Ruff "If you crave relentless tension, smart female protagonists, and a twisty ride that blurs the line between justice and vengeance, The First Hunt is the thriller you've been waiting for. Lock your doors, clear your schedule—this one demands to be devoured in a single sitting." - Douglas Pratt, author of the Chase Gordon Tropical Thriller SeriesThe novel is a wild ride, teeming with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. - The Booklife Prize "What Goodreads reviewers are raving about The First Hunt..."This book has you looking over your shoulder and making you more aware of your surroundings even AT HOME!!!" "She knows how to turn up the heat in each thriller she writes...before you know it you are hooked." "She brings you in to the story with all the facts and gets you thinking about the characters one way and then BAM she throws a curveball here and a little more emotion there. " "Blew my mind." "Drama, mystery, mayhem and murder, all the elements to keep you hooked from start to finish." "Do you like a serial killer series? This is for you! Trust me, you need this." "I absolutely could not read this book quickly enough. " "Author Cole shows how the average man can turn from vicious to normal on a dime." "I'm warning you, the ending of this masterpiece is a gut punch." "It shows how one can seem so normal on the outside but harbor deep darkness within, reminding us just how complex and multifaceted humans are."