Straits of Fortune

Gagliano, Anthony

ISBN 10 : 0060878096 ISBN 13 : 9780060878092

Editeur : William Morrow, 2007

Synopsis

Book by Gagliano Anthony

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Written in the classic noir tradition of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep, Straits of Fortune is a fast-paced and sometimes deadly adventure set in America's sexiest city.

Ex-cop Jack Vaughn, the best thing to happen to crime fiction since Chandler's Philip Marlowe hung up his holster, moved from the gritty streets of New York to Miami to work as a personal trainer. The sun, sand, and tanned bodies of Miami are a welcome distraction from the haunting memory of another cop's death in New York. But when he becomes involved with millionaire businessman Colonel Patterson, he realizes his newfound peace is short-lived.

The Colonel offers Jack a hundred grand to do a seemingly simple favor. But getting involved with the Colonel also means getting involved with his daughter, the exotic wild child Vivian, who once broke Jack's heart. Jack had sworn to forget her, but this memorable cast of characters lures him back into their double-dealing circle.

The deeper he gets, the more Jack finds himself entangled in an ever-expanding web of lies, lust, and violence. A dark, hard-boiled look at the dangerous underbelly of glamorous Miami, Straits of Fortune is an unforgettable debut novel.

Revue de presse :

“It’s fast-paced, down-and-dirty escapist grit lit, easily swallowed in one sitting.” (Miami Herald)

“Straits of Fortune is intense, exciting, gritty, smooth, compelling and extremely satisfying. You’ll want more from Gagliano.” (Armchair Interviews)

“This novel should establish Gagliano as the newest of Florida noir writers.” (Boca Raton News)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: William Morrow
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060878096
• ISBN 13: 9780060878092
• Reliure: Reliure inconnue
• Nombre de pages: 256