Written in Blood

The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller
Number one Sunday Times bestselling author Chris Carter returns with the latest compulsive, breathless Robert Hunter thriller that follows on from the bestselling Hunting Evil.

Pre-order HIDE AND SEEK, the first standalone thriller from Chris Carter, coming July 2026!

‘Wonderful storytelling, with a superbly drawn killer, it underlines exactly how good Carter has become’ DAILY MAIL

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 
 
A serial killer who will stop at nothing…
 
The Killer
His most valuable possession has been stolen.
Now he must retrieve it, at any cost.
 
The Girl
Angela Wood wanted to teach the man a lesson. It was a bag, just like any other.
But when she opens it, the worst nightmare of her life begins.
 
The Detective
A journal ends up on Robert Hunter’s desk. It soon becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose.
And if Hunter can’t stop him in time, more people will die.
Starting with Angela.
 
If you have read it
You must die


PRAISE FOR CHRIS CARTER 

‘An exceptional thriller writer who fully deserves to be ranked alongside Jeffery Deaver’ Daily Mail
 
‘Former criminal psychologist Carter knows what he’s talking about when it comes to creating bone-chilling serial killers, so be prepared for a terror ride’ Heat
 
‘Carter has a background in criminal psychology and the killers at the centre of his novels are all the more terrifying for it’ Mail on Sunday

‘Carter is one of those authors who makes writing look effortless . I couldn't put it down’ Crimesquad

‘An insanely good crime series. Extraordinarily well written, high quality and high drama all the way’ Liz Loves Books

‘An intriguing and scary thriller’ Better Reading

‘A gripping feast of thrills’ Shots
 
‘A page turner’ Express
 
‘A gripping psychological thriller’ Breakaway
 
‘Punchy and fast paced’ Sunday Mirror

Pages: 496

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