The First Hunt

By: Cole, Audrey J.

When echoes of her sister's unsolved murder reignite the darkest of hunts, no one in Seattle is safe.

Seattle, 1985-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-fianc is let out of prison on parole, and murders mirroring the Green River Killer begin again, Holly fears the unthinkable: Is her ex-fianc 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.

A chilling prequel to The Final Hunt, The First Hunt lures you into a story of justice and survival, where monsters hide in plain sight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D916FRH7
• ISBN13: 9798218456283
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Rainier Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Darkness within

This was a thrilling story to listen to. I did have to keep reminding myself that it took place in the 80s and 90s, and so today's technology was obviously not available, from ready access of the internet to cell phones. That did add to the danger thrill suspense factor as Holly raced to find out who murdered her sister and who was continuing to murder women in the area and if she was going to be another victim (boy is Jared a nasty piece of work!). There are a few suspects and I must agree with Holly that she is definitely drawn to bad men. This was a good prequel and it was interesting to get the perspective of not just Holly, but also John as an introduction to the next book and how he became who he was with his father as a role model and if it is nature or nurture to have the proclivities of a serial killer and if could have followed a different path. The narrators did a great job in bringing Holly and John to life and the area that they lived with all the killing going on. A very fast paced book and there is a lot of darkness, which is not surprising if you have read the first book. I am looking forward to doing that too now and I am very thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to listen to this audiobook!