Broken Dolls
Jan 2014 · Jefferson Winter Book 1 · Faber & Faber
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The first in James Carol's thrilling Jefferson Winter series, Broken Dolls offers rapid-fire suspense and a chilling look into the mind of a criminal - and into the mind of the one man who might be able to catch him.
Ex-FBI star profiler Jefferson Winter is no ordinary investigator. An eccentric genius and self-described geek with a passion for Mozart, he is haunted by the legacy of his notorious serial killer father...and not likely to admit this may be why he has such a phenomenal insight into the psychology that drives the criminals he hunts.
The former G-man is now a sought after freelance consultant, jetting around the globe helping local law enforcement agencies with their toughest cases. When Detective Investigator Mark Hatcher calls from Scotland Yard about a particularly disturbing case, Winter leaves his native California for the chilly streets of London to help track down a sadistic serial kidnapper.
Four victims, all young women, all tortured and then lobotomised. None of them able to tell the police the name of their attacker. None of them able to live normal lives again. Just broken dolls, played with then discarded.
When another young woman goes missing, Winter has to race against the clock to identify the attacker and find the latest victim before it's too late.
James Carol's breakout debut novel takes readers on an action-packed rollercoaster ride that fans of Criminal Minds, Silence of the Lambs, Sleepy Head, and the Jack Reacher and Alex Cross series won't want to miss.
More Jefferson Winter Thrillers:
Jefferson Winter returns in Presumed Guilty (July 2014), the first in a series of ebook novellas chronicling Winter's FBI days, and Watch Me (August 2014), the second full-length novel in the Winter series.
Also in the works: Television rights for Broken Dolls have been optioned by Sprout Pictures, the production company behind the Emmy award winning SKY comedy Moone Boy. The company is planning to adapt the novel into a major TV series, provisionally titled WINTER.
Ex-FBI star profiler Jefferson Winter is no ordinary investigator. An eccentric genius and self-described geek with a passion for Mozart, he is haunted by the legacy of his notorious serial killer father...and not likely to admit this may be why he has such a phenomenal insight into the psychology that drives the criminals he hunts.
The former G-man is now a sought after freelance consultant, jetting around the globe helping local law enforcement agencies with their toughest cases. When Detective Investigator Mark Hatcher calls from Scotland Yard about a particularly disturbing case, Winter leaves his native California for the chilly streets of London to help track down a sadistic serial kidnapper.
Four victims, all young women, all tortured and then lobotomised. None of them able to tell the police the name of their attacker. None of them able to live normal lives again. Just broken dolls, played with then discarded.
When another young woman goes missing, Winter has to race against the clock to identify the attacker and find the latest victim before it's too late.
James Carol's breakout debut novel takes readers on an action-packed rollercoaster ride that fans of Criminal Minds, Silence of the Lambs, Sleepy Head, and the Jack Reacher and Alex Cross series won't want to miss.
More Jefferson Winter Thrillers:
Jefferson Winter returns in Presumed Guilty (July 2014), the first in a series of ebook novellas chronicling Winter's FBI days, and Watch Me (August 2014), the second full-length novel in the Winter series.
Also in the works: Television rights for Broken Dolls have been optioned by Sprout Pictures, the production company behind the Emmy award winning SKY comedy Moone Boy. The company is planning to adapt the novel into a major TV series, provisionally titled WINTER.
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4.3
310 reviews
Cheryl Earle
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February 17, 2016
I have come across some amazing authors of late whose novels are in the "serial killer" thriller genre. James Carol is yet another, although I would definitely say his books come under the psychological thriller umbrella. This story is extremely well written, tight & gripping, & certainly gives you a lot of bang for your buck! Can't wait to see what other adventures the author has dreamt up for our antihero Jefferson Winter.
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SweetBabyCheesus
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March 12, 2014
I'm a big fan of a crime thriller novel and I think the premise of this one was great. The characters need a lot more development though and James Carol needs to have a bit of a think about his character conversations (I lost count of the totally unnecessary/unrealistic things they said). The final act did share a few similarities with a Stuart MacBride book too. Just saying. Having said that, I will most likely read the next one because I think Winter *could* be a great character and these *could* be great books. Just try not to have Winter but such a tool next time please.
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Jade Ryffel-Hughes
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June 10, 2014
In the books description it said it was 400 pages long, after purchasing it I only got a 200 pages :( however the story is good so far.
About the author
James Carol is the creator of the eccentric genius Jefferson Winter, a former FBI profiler who travels the world hunting serial criminals. The Jefferson Winter Thriller series includes Broken Dolls (Jan. 2013), Watch Me (Aug. 2014), and an ebook novella, Presumed Guilty (July 2014), set during Winter's FBI days. When he's not writing, James spends his time training horses and riders. An accomplished guitarist, he relaxes by writing and recording music. James lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and two children. For more information visit www.james-carol.com
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