I would like to thank Netgalley and Simon and Schuster UK Fiction for an advance copy of Hunting Evil, the tenth novel to feature Detective Robert Hunter, head of LAPD’s Ultra Violent Crimes Unit.

When violent, psychopathic serial killer Lucien Folter escapes from a high security facility he is intent on revenge on his former friend and college roommate, Robert Hunter, the man who caught him the last time.

I thoroughly enjoyed Hunting Evil which is the gripping hunt for a clever serial killer, full of twists and turns and never a dull moment. Mr Carter admits in his forward that this is his first effort at a sequel and recommends that readers first read An Evil Mind before starting this one. I have read An Evil Mind but it was a few years and many books ago so I don’t have a clear recollection of it but I found that it didn’t matter as all the salient points are covered and this works well as a stand alone tale within the series.

Despite the narrative frequently changing point of view (one of my pet hates) I was gripped from start to finish. It is an exciting, pulse pounding read with plenty of action, violence and general gruesomeness - I wouldn’t like to live in Mr Carter’s imagination - but above all it is clever. As befits one of Mr Carter’s villains Lucien Folter is clever, manipulative and always a couple of steps ahead. The ingenuity of the plot and the twists from an author at the top of his game are to be wondered and admired, which coupled with the frenetic pace make for a great read.

Is it quibbling to say that Lucien Folter is probably too clever to be realistic? He’s a master of disguise with an excellent understanding of human psychology and an ability to plan further ahead in great detail. Of course it’s quibbling because his character provides great entertainment as it’s designed to so reality doesn’t come into it.

Hunting Evil is another great read in an excellent series so I have no hesitation in recommending it.

Thank you Netgalley for my advanced copy of Hunting Evil.
What can I say? Chris Carter does not disappoint in his 10th Robert Hunter book. I’ve read all of them and was very familiar was Lucien Folter. This book did not grip me from page one like most of the others in the series but after a few chapters I was back in the zone with Robert and Carlos. It quickly pulled me right back in, and I was on the edge of my seat. My heart was literally in my mouth on more than one occasion. Highly recommend reading the other books, (because they’re amazing) although it could be read as a stand alone as there is enough of the back story to bring you up to speed.
Definitely a must read for any fan of crime thrillers.

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Only giving it 4 stars because it lacks the gore I normally expect from Chris' books, dont get me wrong the gore in there is pretty bad but nothing to the extent of the others..
This is a sequel to An Evil Mind where we first meet Lucien. In my eyes he is a pretty sick and twisted individual. In Hunters eyes - The Devil. I would suggest reading An Evil Mind first just to get to know the nature of who Hunter is dealing with, it puts more perspective on why he is awful.
I really enjoyed this book, it was fast pased, short snappy chapters and of course my favourite detectives, Hunter and Garcia. It was nice to see a not so perfect Hunter in this one and to see Garcia really come in to his own for once.
I loved the evolution of Garcia and have been waiting for this for a while now.
You think you have the answers but you are wrong, Lucien is one very smart individual who you would not like to be playing games with.

The devil personified.

This may be the tenth book in the Robert Hunter series but it was just as explosive and catching as each of the previous books. From page 1 you are hooked into the story and before you know it you are caught up in the chase of Lucien Folter.

The chase was compelling and with the way Carter hooks you in you feel involved in every stage. As always I love relationship between Hunter and Garcia.

Having read this as an early review from Netgalley and the publishers I’m just disappointed I’ll now have longer before the next book in the series! This is Chris Carter at his best.

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I'm going to go against popular opinion here and say this isn't his best work. It's good, well written but in comparison to the earlier novels it's weak.

I'm going to go against popular opinion here and say this isn't his best work. In fact the last 2 books have been weak. It's well written and definitely worth a read but in comparison to earlier books it just doesn't have that wow factor.

I don't think i've loved a series of books as much a i love the Robert Hunter series. Every story gets better, the details of the plot feeling like a delicately woven web which always surprises me and leaves me feeling like i've binged an entire prime time series in one go. (Because honestly once you start a Chris Carter book your life is on hold until the last page.) I had been hoping that Folter would be revisited but i didn't know if he could top An Evil Mind but wow oh wow, this was better than i ever dared hoped. The only downsize is now the wait for the next book.

This is the 10th book Chris Carter has released in the Detective Hunter series and his first sequel . This book follows on from An Evil Mind and is the story of what happened to Lucien Folter after he was arrested. Avid fans of Chris Carter will have fear and excitement in their hearts at the sheer mention of Lucien's name. New readers, I feel like with the background provided within the first few chapters of this novel you could read it without reading An Evil Mind as most references to events in the first book come with a reminder. However, I would recommend reading An Evil Mind as it is just as brilliant as this book.


Chris Carter knows how to make you experience every emotion during his novels but this book takes that to a whole new level. At times I felt I was going to go into shock from fear, I felt nauseous with anticipation, my heart broke only to be glued back together. This is a psychological horror that deserves a category of its own.


The plot is well thought out and goes into a lot of detail showing the dedication Chris Carter has to his novels. The only dramatic twist is the very last sentence which may suggest Lucien may turn into a trilogy which personally I sincerely hope for.


This book is well sized but it is so gripping you cannot put it down once you have started. How effective the crime scenes Chris paints will be determined by your imagination and I hope if you have a strong imagination that you have a strong stomach to match it.

Brilliant as always. I’ve barely put this book down since I started it and I’ve not been disappointed. A few heart stopping moment later on in the book and as always finishing it has left me wanting me!

I really liked the first chapter of this - it’s shocking, immediately gripping and neatly constructed.
The other 109 chapter of the book I didn’t like so much. It’s excessively padded, often poorly written and frequently ludicrous. Yes, it’s readable, but the tension is maintained mostly by tricks played on the reader by the author (ie writing scenes to lead you to believe one thing has happened when actually something different has). Worst of all, the hero triumphs in the end through dumb luck rather than any insight or effort on his part.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy

I am a voracious reader, and Crime books are my favourite. I discovered Chris Carter last year and binged my way through all Robert Hunter books. Chris Carter instantly became my favourite author. No matter how outrageous the crimes Chris Carter has this amazing ability to make it all feel real. Something most authors in this genre cannot do. His restraint with his Robert Hunter character is outstanding. I find most series the lead characters abilities at doing their job, then everybody else's job gets so out of control the further you get into a series. He has a brilliant character in Robert Hunter, and an ensemble cast that really works rather than as decoration for a superhero. Nobody makes evil come alive as well a Chris Carter, Lucien, yes he is back is pure evil. If you want tension, a thrill ride, more evil that can be found in hell, twisted devilish clever puzzles, and yes buckets of gore, nothing gets better than this book. This is my favourite book so far. My only problem is waiting for the next instalment, pure agony.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

I’m a massive fan of Chris Carter so I was always going to read this and will be buying a copy to go with my collection. This book is brilliant I’m not going to say much on the storyline apart from Lucien is back!

Fast paced, gory, shocking..... just the way you want a Robert Hunter book! A must read.

A brilliantly written book. Chris Carter is a freaking genius when it comes to grotesque crime scenes and the eloquence with which he narrates it, not to mention the tiny scientifically accurate details he has managed to incorporate in the book, just like the previous books. Carter is a master at maintaining the suspense all the while taking the reader down on a roller coaster ride, leaving no detail to chance and leaving the reader absolutely impressed and stunned at the end.

As is usually the case, whatever I'm currently reading goes on the back burner when a new Hunter book arrives 😃 It was nice being back with Hunter, Garcia and Captain Blake after so long. I have to include Blake because she's great! As impressive a serial killer as Lucien may be, for me he'll never be as impressive as Hunter!

Hunting Evil is going to be great for fans of An Evil Mind!

Thanks to Netgalley for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!