kneecapped, and the connection is only reinforced. With victims piling up, Britney finds herself on the trail of the sadistic killer known only as 'The Courier.' However, as Britney digs deeper, it is made clear her interference in the investigation is unwelcome. As deep suspicions of corruption and criminal connections come to light, Britney finds herself wondering who she can trust. Is the killer really one of her own? Only by unravelling the connection between the hurler, the criminal underworld and corruption at the highest levels, will the killer be revealed. But all is not what it seems. With time running out, can Britney save this latest victim and in doing so, save her career? In Jack Talbot's thriller 'The Hurler' we learn how the ancient surrogate for war is more than just a game. And that all may not be as it seems.