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Will Carver (Author)
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Publication Date: 12 May 2011

Detective Inspector January David has always put his professional before his private life, but the two worlds are about to clash horrifically as he visits his latest crime scene. He is confronted by a lifeless figure suspended ten feet above a theatre stage, blood pouring from her face into a coffin below. This gruesome execution is the work of an elusive serial killer.

Three women from three different London suburbs, each murdered with elaborate and chilling precision. And as January stares at the most beautiful corpse he's ever seen, he detects the killer's hallmark.

But Girl 4 is different: she is alive - barely. And January recognises her...

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow (12 May 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0099551039
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099551034
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 46,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“Carver is only just warming up. Worth a read”--News of The World

“A tense and often gory read, this will have you guessing who this killer is from page one.”--Darlington and Stockton Times

“Here is a cracking debut by a new British thriller writer to watch...Chilling stuff and a real page turner.”--Peterborough Evening Telegraph

“The book, while gruesome, is not gratuitous and has a clever plotline and theme running through the text.”--Wokingham Times

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A major new thriller launch from a chilling new voice in the genre
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Different but enjoyable. 8 July 2011
By Mari-Ell
Format:Paperback
I found that this book was unexpectanly enjoyable, it was grusome in all the right ways, making it an intriguing and clever book.
I'm not a huge fan of supernatural reads however, so the 'visions' that the protagonist January was having made the book very different to what I was expecting. I enjoyed the book, however the authenticity of the book was lost due to 'the smiling man'. Despite this, I feel Girl 4 has actually encouraged me to start reading more crime novels, and even supernatural ones.
The twists within this book make it worth reading for sure, it was well written and faced paced, definatly a author I would read again.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Girl 4 3 May 2011
By book fan VINE™ VOICE
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This exciting first thriller by Will Carver is a promising start to his career and on the evidence of this it should be a good one. It involves Detective Inspector January David who has been investigating a series of murders of women, Girls one, two and three but not getting anywhere, then these murders appear to stop until several months later Girl number four is found, with a vital difference, this time the girl is still alive and January knows her, he should do he married her just after the other murders started. Will Carver has written a chilling portrayal of a serial killer here, with the story being told from the point of view of the detective, the killer and eerily the victim's. It does seem a little bit strange hearing from the girl's after they have been killed, almost as if they could speak from the grave, but it all adds something to the narrative. The whole novel is fast flowing with quite short chapter's and with suitably gruesome murder's there is much to enjoy, if that is your thing and I couldn't have guessed the outcome, though I did often think throughout the novel that I knew "whodunnit". The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger which I think is going to be explored further in the next book, which puts me in mind of the Gretchen Lowell series by Chelsea Cain. I have really enjoyed this book and look forward to his follow up when it is released. Recommended.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Different thriller 21 April 2012
By Louiseog
Format:Paperback
The reason that I have decided to write a review is because as well as really enjoying this book it is such a different way of writing a thriller that I felt it was worth a mention.

Grisly murders are happening in London and January David is the oficer in charge. It is up to him and his unusual talents to find the killer.
The story is told in many different voices, The author tells the story and writes about David but the killer and the victims also speak and tell their story before and after the event, really eerie and chilling.

Think it is book that has to be read quickly to keep the pace but the chapters are short and the plot frenetic, i was gripped and moved a much more personal thriller than many I have read.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down 21 Jan 2012
By Warnie Wombat
Format:Kindle Edition
It's been a while since I last sat down and read a book, in its entirety, in one day and I have to admit when I began reading Will Carver's Girl 4 yesterday I had no idea the hold it would have over me - a remarkable book that is different in so many ways - I simply couldn't put the book down!

I remember reading Craig Robertson's Random last year and Girl 4 reminded me a little of that book and another I found hard to leave alone for more than ten minutes! They are both written in the first person and the main theme running throughout is that of a serial killer. Although similar, they are very different. Slightly worrying for me is that I'm thoroughly enjoying reading about serial killers - maybe I need therapy before it's too late!

In Robertson's Random he tells the story from the serial killer's point of view from start to finish but in Girl 4, Carver takes the first person narrative to a whole new level. I can't recall reading a book where individual characters have their own voice and this in itself leads to a fascinating and mesmeric read. You follow the case through the eyes of Detective January, the serial killer informs us why and how he has chosen his victims and perhaps most intriguing of all we get to hear a first-hand account from them all!

Taking all this into account the narrative is extremely moreish and begins and ends at an incredible pace. It took me a couple of chapters to understand where Carver was taking the book and how things were set out but once I'd settled into a rhythm I couldn't stop! The flow is incredible and considering there are numerous voices to follow it never once had the stop/start feel I had initially anticipated.... Read more ›
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely gripping 15 Jun 2011
By L. Goldsmith VINE™ VOICE
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Great writing, fast-paced, loads of suspense, the different points of view take you on a spin. Overall, a great crime/detective book with potential for a series around Det January David. Will be looking forward to other books by Will Craver.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars very good first book 12 Jun 2011
By jools
Format:Kindle Edition
This book kept me hooked from the beginning, really good read and keeps you guessing. I normally work out whos done it before the end but I didnt manage it in this one. Well done Will Carver, keep writing.
As for people finding it confusing, I have read other thrillers that are set out like this and i think it makes it an intresting read not necesarly a quick read. I will be recommending this to everyone and look forward to the next book from Will Carver.
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2.0 out of 5 stars girl4---well,this girl1 is not impressed!
this book started well BUT it really began to lose me quite quickly.I got 'lost' easily and, early,and as a consequence, became very disinterested very quickly. Read more
Published 11 days ago by lady anna
4.0 out of 5 stars Rollercoaster of a book
I surprisingly enjoyed this book. I was slightly apprehensive as it took a while for me to get to grips with the writing style as the story is told from several viewpoints. Read more
Published 1 month ago by booboo
2.0 out of 5 stars Too messy
This wasn't for me, the book was written from two angles that of the killer and the detective. I didn't like the back and forth of the point of view. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KCM
5.0 out of 5 stars More please.
A first outing for Detective Inspector January David, this bodes well for a brilliant new series in the world of, what I call, Crime Fiction Plus. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Liz Wilkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!
This is the first Carver book and I m already buying his second novel. His way of writing is very interesting and it s a page turner until the end. Read more
Published 4 months ago by losca3737
3.0 out of 5 stars Girl Bored
This had a promising start and as I read on I kept thinking it is me, this will improve soon but no the plot and concept is good overall but the finished thing is horrible. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gabrielle Page
4.0 out of 5 stars Unnecessary twist aside, a good read
Written in the first person throughout, this crime novel holds your interest by having each chapter recounted by one of either the lead characters or the victims. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Melanie Pratt
3.0 out of 5 stars Tries to be too clever - and fails for me
The standard way in which a book is told is in a straight narrative starting at the beginning and working your way to the end. Read more
Published 9 months ago by KindleFan
1.0 out of 5 stars Oh no, a psychic detective
I often get drawn in by what appears to be a superb movie trailer or a chilling synopsis and I always regret it later. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Jamison
5.0 out of 5 stars go for it
i absolutely love this book!
the way how this book is written is refreshing and different and keep you on the edge till very end.
Published 11 months ago by Ribena
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