Gallery of the Dead Paperback – January 1, 2018

Chris Carter is one of my favorite authors. His Robert Hunter series is one of the best in the genre. The stories are truly scary and they keep me way up past my bedtime! Great stories filled with great characters. The Gallery of the Dead was exceptional and the serial killer was beyond evil. the book had so many twists and turns; however, the ending was just plain jaw-dropping! Now the long wait for the next book and to find out about the cliffhanger that the author left with his fans to worry about! Thank you for so many wonderful books and the time spent enjoying them.

OMG A MUST BUY!!! IN face but all of the Robert Hunter books.. if you are looking for a new book start from the very first and read on TRUST ME!!! When your done you WILL be hooked, I am. The only thing I must warn you is once you finish you will devour book after book only to wait for the next release. And to me that is PURE TOUTURE!!!

I wish that there were stars to give to this author! Chris Carter is truly today's best suspense author. As soon as I received this book in the mail I rushed through everything I had to do so I could immerse myself into the world of Robert Hunter and Carlos Garcia while they hunt the serial killer du jour. All of the books in this series have not failed to grab you right from the very beginning of the book and right to the very end.

While the story is intriguing and enough for me to finish the book, the writing was subpar. The dialogue between characters was annoying. The constant use of names when it was clear who was speaking to whom was tiring. The writing felt amateur and sort of like reading a high school student’s creative writing. There were also a few plot holes that were never tied up. The ending was fairly anti-climatic. The way and speed they deduced the killer’s identity was incredibly far fetched. I was disappointed in this novel. It’s the first book I read in the series. Sad to say I won’t be reading anymore. I was hopeful to find a new series to read but this is just not it.

2.5 stars. The book had an awful beginning and it felt as though I'd be putting this novel down quickly. However, I'm happy to say it picked up nicely and contained enough twists and turns to keep the reader interested. Nothing new in here, but a decent read.

I absolutely love this series. It’s very dark and graphic, exactly what I love!!! Start at the beginning and you will get a lot more out of the series. Robert Hunter and his partner, Garcia, are such incredible characters.

Brilliant. I rate Chris Carter as one of my favourite authors. I've loved every single one of his books and this one is no exception.

Absolutely engrossing. Terrific thrill ride that twist and turn better than any rollercoaster. The ending definitely will shock and have you anxiously waiting for the next book.

I've read all the Robert Hunter books and loved them all - except this one. Don't get me wrong, it's not awful but it doesn't compare to the other books.One of Chris Carter's "things' is the psychological side of the investigation, getting into the killer's psyche, something i enjoy. I love the theories being bandied about, the explanations into the killer's acts and especially the way Hunter comes to his conclusions. In this book however, it went a bit too far, there were too many theories discussed which all became a bit ridiculous when we found out the killer's real (and a bit wishy-washy) motive.For example, the book was peppered with characters giving an explanation about a theory/piece of evidence (eg from the medical examiner) which was follwed by confusion from a member of the team (even if the explanation was clear and obvious) which resulted in a longer, more convoluted break down of that theory. Most of the time the first explanation was understandable enough. This constant explaining, with the puzzled responses from the rest of the team (supposedly the best the FBI had to offer) led to a story that kind of stuttered along in a stop/start fashion that just didn't make for smooth reading. Maybe that's why this book took me two days to read rather than the usual few hours?I also didn't enjoy the ending. Towards the end (around the time they were at the abandoned ranch) it was obvious who the taken victim was and this therefore explained the actions at the ranch. No one actually thought 'that person' was the killer did they? So the going back to a few hours before was unnecessary and again, just slowed the story down. I was also disappointed that we hadn't met the killer before as working out who it is is the best part!I WAS pleased that Garcia was a bit more involved, he seemed like a valid member of the team in this book. Robert, however, came across as quite dull and unmotivated, almost like he was sick of it all. He didn't draw me in the way he normally does.Maybe I've been picky, I don't know, but a new Robert Hunter book always gets me excited. This time I was just disappointed that it didn't live up to my expectations.

Hate to do this, but found this book a total let down. Thought it was just me and then I read some other reviews and feel exactly the same. Not anywhere near as good as any of his other books in my opinion, but will still be buying his next book . Still believe Chris is one of the best authors out there, just this one didnt do it for me .

If you've not read a Robert Hunter novel do yourself a huge favour and read this one. A serial killer is at large in the US. His grotesquely murdered victims are displayed as works of art and Hunter, his partner Garcia and the FBI are on the case. Full of jaw dropping moments and twists galore can they stop the killer before he strikes against one of their own? Hunter's catchphrase is " I read a lot".Well so do I and Gallery of the dead is Carters best yet. I think it his own work of art. Not to be missed!!!

I have been an avid Chris Carter fan since the Crucifix killer rattled my bones, this book is very different from the rest, its boring me, im only continuing with the read because its Chris. Chris often says he begins writing not knowing himself 'who done it', well it shows here, it lacks direction and oomph.

Thoroughly enjoyed this story but, as usual, found myself wondering how Chris Carter comes up with such macabre series of murders in all his books. The rivalry between the LAPD and the FBI is highlighted in the joint investigation into this latest serial killer and the totally unexpected twists produce some surprises.Overall a page turning stand alone read in keeping with this author's previous novels, but any readers new to Chris Carter, whilst enjoying this book, would appreciate the main characters more if the Robert Hunter novels are read in sequence.AnOn