Savages: A Novel - Couverture rigide

Winslow, Don

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ISBN 10 : 1439183368 ISBN 13 : 9781439183366

Editeur : Simon & Schuster, 2010

Synopsis

Book by Winslow Don

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"Savages will jolt Mr. Winslow into a different league...[his] most boisterously stylish crime book, his gutsiest and most startling bid for attention....full of wild-card moves....its wisecracks are so sharp, its characters so mega-cool and its storytelling so ferocious that the risks pay off, thanks especially to Mr. Winslow's no-prisoners sense of humor....The Winslow effect is to fuse the grave and the playful, the body blow and the joke, the nightmare and the pipe dream." —Janet Maslin, The New York Times

“Savages is Don Winslow’s best book yet—a wickedly funny and smart novel, with a ripped-from-the-headlines story that gets your pulse racing as the action unfolds. Razor-sharp plot twists, a cast of ruthless antiheroes, and of course, Winslow’s superb, adrenaline-fueled prose make this scorching, drug-infused thriller an addictive and entertaining read.” —Janet Evanovich

"A spellbinding, tour de force that is utterly impossible to put down. Savages is, bar none, the finest novel I have read in years." —Christopher Reich, author of Numbered Account and Rules of Deception

“Wake up people—Winslow’s the real deal.” —James Ellroy on The Gentlemen's Hour

“Edgar nominee and Shamus winner Winslow...dispenses short chapters that drive his plot breathlessly forward. He also serves up plenty of savage wit....Riddled with bullets and splattered with blood, Savages is not for the squeamish, but it’s a must for Winslow fans.” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

“Spare, clipped expository prose and hip, spot-on dialogue propel this visceral crime novel from Winslow....setting the stage for the violent and utterly satisfying ending. Winslow's encyclopedic knowledge of the border drug trade lends authenticity.” —Publishers Weekly

“An ultra-lean, stoner thriller....It packs a dynamic plot, sentences dripping with ``baditude'' and a singular way with language....Winslow's writing has the vigor of action painting....[his] command of vernacular is fabulous, his eye for detail sharp....Winslow's insights into drug wars are provocative, his descriptions of marijuana tantalizing.” —Carlo Wolff, The Boston Globe

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'A spellbinding tour-de-force that is utterly impossible to put down. Savages is, bar none, the best novel I have read in years' - Christopher Reich, author of Rules of Deception

Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach-based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come up against something that they can't handle-the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, sending them the message that a "no" is unacceptable. When they refuse to back down, the cartel escalates its threat, kidnapping Ophelia, the boys' playmate and confidante. O's abduction sets off a dizzying array of ingenious negotiations and gripping plot twists that will captivate readers eager to learn the costs of freedom and the price of one amazing high.

Savages is an ingenious combination of adrenaline-fuelled suspense and true-crime reportage by a master thriller writer at the very top of his game.

'Savages is Don Winslow's best book yet - a wickedly funny and smart novel, with a ripped-from-the-headlines story that gets your pulse racing as the action unfolds. Razor-sharp plot twists, a cast of ruthless antiheroes, and of course, Winslow's superb, adrenaline-fuelled prose make this scorching, drug-infused thriller an addictive and entertaining read.' Janet Evanovich

'Savages is Winslow on rip-roaring form, his most stylish, pacy and blood-soaked novel yet...A brilliantly clever game of cat and mouse... more vibrant, stylish and captivating then just about anything that comes from our dark, damp shores. A true thriller.' Mirror

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1439183368
• ISBN 13: 9781439183366
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 320