Killing Faith

A Gabriel de Sade Thriller, Book 1

By: Eric Meyer

Narrated by: Rich Callahan

Killing Faith is the first book of the 'Faith' series of novels about an NYPD detective and former Special Forces operative. Teamed with FBI Special Agent Faith Ward, their methods are always unconventional, often brutal, at times mystical.

When dismembered bodies start to appear in New York City, the search for a serial killer begins. Leading the hunt is Gabriel de Sade, a tough Manhattan detective. What should be a straightforward murder investigation escalates when yet more dismembered bodies are found. A very sick, psychotic murderer is loose on the streets of the city. Yet the case is to become more complicated than he could imagine. The nightmare is just beginning for de Sade, a Delta Force veteran of Afghanistan.

The FBI are also hunting for the serial killer and their evidence points to a Russian Mafiya baron, Grigory Gordieva. The pursuit leads Gabriel to Moscow with an FBI partner, Special Agent Faith Ward. They find themselves pitted against political interference from both American and Russian governments. Yet when they ask for help from the Moscow Militia de Sade finds them both corrupt and on the Mafiya payroll.

Their only assistance comes from an unexpected quarter, a Russian Orthodox Bishop. With his help, de Sade reaches the heart of the Gordieva's Mafiya operations. The Russian retaliates by kidnapping Faith Ward. With only a discredited Militia detective to help him, he takes on the Moscow Mafiya. De Sade adapts his Delta Force tactics to wage a secret war on the Moscow streets. The action builds to a climax that is shattering and extraordinary.

©2012, 2015 Eric Meyer (P)2018 Swordworks Books

Unbelievable

I thought there was a lot in this story which was unbelievable. I couldn't wrap my head around the idea that a detective from the NYPD and an agent of the FBI can just fly to Russia and have the kind of autonomy that these characters exhibited. I appreciated that as a cop Gabriel de Sade needed to be aggressive; however, there were times where he stepped over the line. I had a hard time with the indifferent violence against women. I thought Rich Callahan's narration was one of the best things about this audiobook, as his performance was great. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

Great story

Killing Faith was full of action and suspense. Eric did a great job with the characters and the interaction between them. The love story that comes along with the mystery is awesome too. Rich had a great voice and did an amazing job.

Great Thriller! Great Narration!

Eric Meyer created a gripping book in Killing Faith. I was immediately pulled into the story by the incredible narration by Rich Callahan. He gave distinguishable voices for the various characters, and added to the suspense. Some of the twists took me by surprise, which I really enjoyed. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will definitely listen to more books by this author and narrator in the future.