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First comes darkness, then comes fear...

Eve Duncan is back! Blockbuster New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen’s latest thriller brings Eve closer to discovering her daughter’s killer…and into a web of danger from which she may not be able to escape…

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Eve Duncan is closer than ever to discovering the truth about her missing daughter in BLOOD GAME.

TO WHET A KILLER'S APPETITE
When a Georgia senator's daughter is found dead and drained of blood, Eve enters the world of a twisted psychopath -- a man whose name appears on Eve's short... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Eve Duncan is closer than ever to discovering the truth about her missing daughter in BLOOD GAME.

TO WHET A KILLER'S APPETITE
When a Georgia senator's daughter is found dead and drained of blood, Eve enters the world of a twisted psychopath -- a man whose name appears on Eve's short list of killers connected to her own missing daughter, Bonnie.

SHE WILL ENTER INTO A WEB OF DANGER
Then Eve receives a terrifying trophy -- and the games have begun. Soon she must enlist the help of those she loves and trusts the most -- Joe Quinn and Jane MacGuire -- even if it means putting them in the path of someone whose thirst for blood is only growing stronger.

FROM WHICH THERE MAY BE NO ESCAPE...
Eve believes this psychotic mind holds the answers to the questions that have tormented her for years. But like a spider hunting its prey, he is waiting for the perfect moment to strike -- when Eve least expects it. And when she has the most to lose...

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  • Eve Duncan: Forensic sculptor whose daughter, Bonnie, was kidnapped at the age of 7. Street Wise forensic sculptor who suffered the tragic loss of her daughter at the hands of a serial killer. She dug deep and made it her mission to stop as many psychos as she can via becoming one of the best forensic sculptors.
  • Joe Quinn: Eve's live in love interest, a cop in Atlanta, former SEAL
  • Bonnie Duncan: Eve's daughter who was murdered when she was 7. She visits Eve in her dreams and talks to her, sometimes warning her of bad things to come
  • Jane MacGuire: Eve & Joe's adopted daughter
  • Renata Wilger: Friend of Megan Blair's and a protector of the family who all have special powers
  • Megan Blair: An MD with psychic abilities who helps Eve
  • Seth Caleb: Renata calls him to help find the killer
  • Nancy Jo Norris: 1st victim
  • Henry Kistle: Twisted serial child killer, trained in military covert operations and survival, claimed to be Bonnie's tormentor and killer
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First Sentence edit see section history

THE WOMAN WAS FRUITFUL.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapters 1 - 17

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 9 of 16 in Eve Duncan. (standard series)

Preceded by Quicksand, and followed by Eight Days to Live.

This is book 15 of 25 in Eve Duncan and Friends. (standard series)

Preceded by Dark Summer, and followed by Eight Days to Live.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Iris Johansen (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: October 20, 2009
ISBN: 978-0312368128
Page Count: 352

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PS3560.O275 B58 2009
  • Dewey: 813.54

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • The Face of Deception
  • The Killing Game
  • Body of Lies
  • Blind Alley
  • Countdown
  • Stalemate
  • Quicksand

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