Scorcher

by John Lutz

Book Overview

When a serial killer takes PI Fred Carver's son, the ex-cop goes hunting for vengeance in this "classic page-turner" by the New York Times-bestselling author (The Houston Post). A year ago, Fred... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805004114
• ISBN13: 9780805004113
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

FLORIDA FIRE

SCORCHER, the second in the Fred Carver series, is a dynamite thriller, replete with unexpected plot twists and excellently visualized characters. Someone is killing people with a flamethrower, fashioned from a scuba diving tank. One of the victims is Fred's five year old son, Chipper. This horrible act leads Carver on a vengeance crusade. All evidence points to the schizophrenic son of a wealthy hot dog restaurant magnate. Carver insinuates his way into the investigation, and finds the Kave family has a lot of secrets. Carver's relentless pursuit for the truth--and vengeance---is detailed in great action and expository segments. A totally engaging and enjoyable novel. Look forward to reading more Carver stories.

don't want to give the end away, but.....

i hope I don't, anyway someone builds a homemade flame thrower, and goes on a rampage with it, but kills a witness to his crime, a innocent 5 year old kid, which is the son of an ex cop turned pi, turned vigilante, who did it, will fred carver get his revenge? you will just have to read, but I warn you, the ending is plausible, but not what you expect.

Lutz gets HOT again

John Lutz, who is known for well developed characters and his 'sit on the edge of your seat' suspense, has done it again. He tells the story of a serial killer who wields a homemade flame thrower fashioned from a scuba tank.This crazed killer made the mistake of killing the son of Florida private detective Fred Carver. All of the clues point to the brilliant schizophrenic son of one Florida's wealthiest families, and when the suspect goes on the run, Carver sets out to bring him to justice dead or alive. Scorcher is an explosive, thoroughly unforgettable mystery that will leave you wanting more.