3 stars
I felt this book was tech heavy…probably great for engineers and tech people. Much of the jargon was over my head. It felt like such a stereotypical “dad” book…something I’d recommend or gift to an older male figure. I enjoyed the Jon/Allison story but didn’t feel invested in Colter’s. I felt like I crawled through this book. The pro was the big twist - totally got me and I didn’t see it coming!! But I just don’t think this book was for me.
Thanks NetGalley for the early read!

The storytelling in this book was top notch. I was hooked from the beginning to end. This is my first Jeffery Deaver novel, but it won't be the last!

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Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic

Shaw is an everyman and not a superman, detailed to be interesting without the Clancy overkill.

TWISTS?!?!? You want twists, you will have to re-read a part or two by the 60% mark.

Superior writing and plotting, a refreshing break in the cardboard cutout stories that we are drowning in today!

Thriller fans untie, this one you will enjoy!!!

I was given the opportunity to read Hunting Time by Net Galley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

I have been reading thrillers for over 20 years, and I'm not often surprised. However, the twist this story threw was very unexpected. and made this book impossible for me to put down for the last 1/4 of the book until I had read every last page.

The story begins with a hired operative who thwarts the theft of a nuclear device and is subsequently pulled into the drama of an engineer and her daughter being threatened by a prisoner who has recently been released. Colton Shaw starts looking for Allison Parker and her daughter Hannah, untangling the reasons for the chase and who is behind it.

The writing is good - obviously - Jeffery Deaver is a talented author, but the fact that he continues to deliver new books with new stories that aren't predictable...even for a reader who has hundreds of books behind her...is fun!

I love Colter Shaw and this latest does not disappoint! He's met his match with a smart engineer and her daughter...but you won't see this ending coming. Keep them coming, Jeffrey Deaver!

Jeffrey Deaver is a really good mystery author. A lot of the books that i have read are built with intricate plot points and this one was no different. I usually love the Lincoln series but this one is up there

I’ve been a fan and have read everything Jeffrey Deaver has written since I stayed up all night in 1995 binging “A Maiden’s Grave”. Although the spotlight shines brightest on the Lincoln Rhyme series, the Colter Shaw series also provides well-drawn, interesting characters and tight plot lines. “Hunting Time” was an engrossing read with enough twists and turns to keep me completely engaged. The main character, Allison Parker, is a strong, intelligent woman. Colter is hired to protect her from her ex-husband who, fresh out of prison, has sworn to kill her for past betrayals. As the plot progresses, the gremlins of doubt creep in. Are people who they seem to be? What makes someone a good person or a bad person? The suspense mounts to a satisfying crescendo, where all is revealed and mostly resolved, leaving an open door for the next book and hopefully, though Colter rides alone, some room for a recurring character in Sonja Nilsson, a mysterious woman who connects with Colter in many ways. I completely enjoyed this book and will look forward to the next in series. A huge thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advance copy.

Mr. Deaver is always better than competent. Many of his books are, for me, five stars. Maybe its because I was busy in RL but I was less invested in this story than most of his others.

As usual I was unable to project very near the actual ending, not being able to settle on the hero's and villains until very late in the story.

By far the best feature of his stories, imo.

Multi-talented and award winning author, Jeffery Deaver may be the best thriller author in modern times, and his character, Colter Shaw, survivalist and reward seeker, is back in a fast-moving and exciting novel, Hunting Time , the fourth in the series. Colter is hired to search for Allison Parker, a brilliant engineer whose ex-husband has been released early from prison, and who is determined to kill her because she previously pressed charges against him and sent him to prison for a brutal assault on her. Jon Merritt was a police officer, so the police are on his side, which causes undue pressure and makes it difficult to find her as she tries to protect their daughter and stay safe by fleeing.

Deaver’s storytelling abilities are borderline genius, and readers will be hooked almost immediately in Hunting Time. And while readers are fairly sure that their hero (Colter Shaw in this case) will come out okay in the end, it won’t be without unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers on the edges of their seats. This novel is well-written and easy-to-follow. The characters are well-developed and believable.

Hunting Time is clearly the best Colter Shaw novel yet, and is highly recommended to thriller aficionados who want good writing, constant building suspense, and spine-chilling story-line with a unanticipated dénouement. Deaver is a master and if it were possible, this novel deserves more than 5 stars.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

432 pages

4 stars

Colter Shaw is hired to find a brilliant engineer named Allison Parker. She has her teenage daughter Hannah with her. But she is not so easy to find. Her skills at evading being found are very good.

Colter has discovered the reason for her sudden disappearance. Her ex-husband Jon Merritt has been released from prison. Although he claims to be rehabilitated, he is most definitely not. As a former cop and a very angry man seeking revenge, he is determined to find Allison and make her pay for sending him to prison.

Jon Merritt and Colter Shaw are not the only ones searching for Allison.

What follows is a hunt for Allison and Hannah against poor odds.

Mr. Deaver writes a heck of a story. His twisty plots keep the pages turning far into the night. His characters, good and bad, are drawn well. The writing and plotting of this story is very good. I enjoyed the book, although I found it slightly confusing in places. I certainly enjoy reading Mr. Deaver’s novels and will continue to do so.

I want to thank NetGalley and Penguin Group/G.P. Putnam’s Sons for forwarding to me a copy of this wonderful book to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are solely my own.

Sadly I didn’t like this novel. Its characters and plot were too disjointed and unlike the author’s voice to me. The first I haven’t enjoyed if his
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this atc

In Jeffrey Deaver's Hunting Time (GP Putnam's Sons), Book 4 in the Colter Shaw Novel series (and separate from Deaver's Lincoln Rhymes series), former cop and alleged wife beater Jon Merritt is released from prison as a model prisoner. He is reformed and now sets his sights on revenge against the wife who caused him to be incarcerated. Allison is a brilliant engineer, loving mother, but her child, Hannah, may be too sympathetic to her dad and the dad's former police colleagues were never convinced he was guilty. Colter is hired by the wife's boss to protect her until the father reveals himself as a danger to his wife and can be thrown back into prison. Why is her boss to one interested in her safety? Allison is the brains behind his new product. 

As always, Deaver writes compelling descriptions and has a storytellers knack for revealing details. Hunting Time can be read as a stand alone, but I’m glad I read at least one of the prequels first (see my review of The Final Twist) Why? Consider this: On Page One, Colter Shaw is already in a situation ordinary detectives might not survive, but because I knew Colter Shaw, his spot on instincts, his MacGyver-esque survival skills, the brilliance and speed of his brain--I knew I was in for a fun scene.

Two characteristics make this book stand out from other thrillers. One: The author includes rules taught to Cole by his dad on how to survive:

"Never let surprise dull your awareness"

"Never banter"

"Never extend a handgun out in front of you when entering a blind doorway"

"Never engage unless you have to"

"Never let discomfort trick you into taking a risk"

Two. Colter makes decisions based on probabilities--

"Only when he assessed minimal threat--less than ten percent--did he turn fully to the man"

Couple these with Deaver's clever mind for dropping breadcrumbs and then connecting seemingly disparate clues, I never wanted to put this book down. Having said that, there were two problems not serious enough to rate a star deduction. One, there was lots of backstory, probably how Deaver chose to build drama. Two, there was not enough of Colter Shaw and his amazing survival skills in the early parts.

Overall, an excellent series for Deaver fans, survivalists, and those who love surprises in their thrillers.

Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, and a great dangerous game of hide and seek! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! I will definitely recommend reading this book! It was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I really, really enjoyed this book! It was captivating and it hooked me from the very first chapter! I was glued to my seat!