Carter Blake Series by Mason Cross 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Killing Season
The Samaritan
The Time to Kill
Don't Look For Me
Presumed Dead

Format: Paperback

Overview:
Carter Blake returns in this riveting five-book collection from Mason Cross, delivering a relentless march through shadowy corridors of crime and high-stakes pursuit. Across five stand-alone thrillers, Blake uses his precise set of skills to locate people who want to stay hidden, often stepping into morally gray terrain where danger stalks him as closely as his prey. The Killing Season opens the set with a deadly game of cat and mouse as an infamous killer on death row vaults back into freedom. From the eerie quiet of rural roads in The Samaritan to the winter-noir corridors of The Time to Kill, these novels maintain a brisk, cinematic pace, a tightly wound sense of consequence, and a lead you can never quite predict. This paperback collection is ideal for fans of taut, action-forward thrillers who crave atmosphere, grit, and a protagonist who never backs down.

What This Collection Covers:
The five Carter Blake titles in this set explore loyalty, vengeance, and the price of justice. Each book threads procedural intrigue with a relentless pursuit as Blake tracks dangerous figures through urban and rural landscapes. The recurring motif is a man who operates on the edge of law, guided by a personal code and a talent for reading people under pressure. Across the collection, readers experience escalating stakes—from death-row breakouts and serial-killer threats to old alliances resurfacing and old promises breaking. The balance of brisk plots, sharp dialogue, and atmospheric suspense makes this set a compelling binge-read for readers who enjoy twisty plots, calculating adversaries, and a hero whose calm under pressure is as gripping as the action.

Book-by-Book Guide:
The Killing Season
When Caleb Wardell, the infamous 'Chicago Sniper', escapes from death row two weeks before his scheduled execution, the FBI turns to Carter Blake. Blake’s specialized talents for finding the unwilling are put to the test as he pursues a killer who already knows him. The chase moves from grim laboratories to tense streets, where every move could be Wardell’s last—and Blake’s opportunity to close a dangerous circle. The novel fuses procedural detail with piercing psychological insight, delivering lean, high-stakes suspense as Blake navigates a landscape where loyalty and danger collide.

The Samaritan
A sadistic serial killer is preying on lone female drivers who have broken down, and the press dubs the killer 'the Samaritan'. With no solid leads, the investigation stalls while fear grows in the quiet corners of the country roads. Blake steps into a game where every clue is a trap and every eyewitness seems unreliable, testing his nerve, his patience, and his faith in the system he usually serves. The tension tightens with each chapter as truth becomes rarer and the stakes higher for Blake and the innocent lives at risk.

The Time to Kill
Five years have passed since Carter Blake left behind the Winterlong operation, a secret network he once trusted. When the death of a former ally hints that Winterlong is reassembling, the past returns with a price Blake may have to pay. The countdown begins as old loyalties collide with new threats, pulling him into a silent war where information is leverage and every decision can be fatal. Cross crafts a nerve-wracking continuation of Blake’s uneasy alliance with a shadowy world and a protagonist who refuses to walk away from danger.

Don't Look For Me
It began with a simple instruction and a vow Blake kept for six years: never search for the woman he once loved. Now someone else is searching, and Blake finds himself pulled into a dangerous web where a hitman named Trenton Gage specializes in locating people—alive or dead. The command is clear: he’ll come for you. Blake must navigate a maze of deception, memory, and impending danger to protect the one he left behind. The narrative weaves intimate emotion with brutal pursuit, delivering a suspenseful portrait of a man who faces his past head-on.

Presumed Dead
Fifteen years ago, an unidentified killer terrorised northern Georgia, targeting hikers with two shots from a pistol before disposing of the bodies along Blood Mountain's remote trails and rivers. The killer was never brought to justice, but the fear lingers. Blake’s involvement in this case threads through the collection, connecting a legacy of pursuit, loss, and the stubborn resolve to bring truth to light, even when the answers come at a personal cost. The finale in this volume echoes the series’ core themes: resilience, meticulous planning, and the cost of chasing danger into the heart of darkness.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This five-book collection is ideal for adult readers who relish fast-paced, twist-filled thrillers with a steady, calculating lead. It suits fans of procedural suspense, morally complex heroes, and tightly plotted narratives that reward binge-reading. Gift buyers will appreciate a high-impact set that provides immediate shelf presence and enduring re-readability. Readers who enjoy stories of pursuit, strategic thinking, and menacing antagonists will find each title a satisfying stand-alone experience, while the set as a whole offers a cohesive voice and a compelling throughline for a weekend or week-long reading spree.

Key Benefits:

• Engaging, edge-of-your-seat thrillers with a singular, calculating protagonist
• Five individual stories that read as a cohesive collection
• Ideal for binge-reading and weekend reading marathons
• Lean, cinematic prose that suits fans of modern noir and procedural suspense
• Great gift for thriller lovers and long-running series fans
• Paperback edition offers flexible, affordable reading pleasure

About the Author:
Mason Cross is the author behind the Carter Blake series, a collection of taut thrillers that follows a former intelligence operative through dangerous cases. Across The Killing Season, The Samaritan, The Time to Kill, Don't Look For Me, and Presumed Dead, Cross delivers sharp dialogue, brisk plotting, and a steady sense of dread that keeps readers turning pages. Blake’s character embodies a cool, relentless determination, and Cross maintains a consistent voice across all five novels, making this collection a definitive entry for fans of contemporary crime fiction.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you crave a gripping, cohesive thriller experience, this paperback set delivers five standalone adventures with a shared, expertly drawn protagonist. The combination of high-stakes pursuit, clever characterization, and rapid pacing makes it an ideal addition to any thriller library, offering both immediate impact and lasting appeal for fans of Mason Cross and the Carter Blake series.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.