The Shroud of the Thwacker - Couverture souple

Elliott, Chris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1401360114 ISBN 13 : 9781401360115

Editeur : Miramax, 2006

Synopsis

Book by Elliott Chris

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Known to millions for his television and film roles, Chris Elliott is one of the most beloved comedians of his generation. With his novel The Shroud of the Thwacker, Elliott delivers a laugh-out-loud parody that will delight mystery lovers as well as his devoted fans.

Set in New York City in 1882, the story hilariously chronicles the adventures of police chief Caleb Spencer and his two cohorts, Evening Post reporter Liz Smith and mayor Teddy Roosevelt, as they unravel the mystery of the world's first (and most bizarre) serial killer: Jack the Jolly Thwacker. The elusive Thwacker dresses his victims in outlandish costumes, leaves behind taunting poetry, and leads the authorities on a wild chase through New York streets and landmarks (complete with gas-powered wooden cell phones, carriages, gaslights, and the original Original Ray's Pizzeria). In a bizarre twist, Chris Elliott himself joins the action, using time travel and historical documents to uncover the Thwacker's identity.

With a wink and a nod to Patricia Cornwell, The DaVinci Code, and Caleb Carr's mysteries, Elliott does for the historical crime genre what Douglas Adams did for science fiction in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Biographie de l'auteur

Chris Elliott is a four-time Emmy award winning writer, producer, and actor. An alumnus of SNL, he performed on the David Letterman Show, and in 1990 starred in FOX-TV's cult hit sitcom, Get a Life. His film appearances include Cabin Boy, There's Something About Mary, and Scary Movie II. He most recently co-starred in Everybody Loves Raymond. His first book, Daddy's Boy, was co-written with his father, comedian Bob Elliott.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Miramax
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1401360114
• ISBN 13: 9781401360115
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible