Alice in Jeopardy by Ed Mcbain
The first in a brand new series from the crime master himself, Ed McBain. ALICE IN JEOPARDY is the first novel in an exciting new series. Each novel is set in a different location featuring a contemporary woman whose life or children are suddenly endangered. The woman must find in herself the resources to save both her children and herself. Alice is a recently widowed young woman living in Florida with her two small children. Utterly devastated by her late husband's death in a boating accident, she is struggling to re-build her life. And as if life can't get any worse, her children are kidnapped. Surrounded by police fighting inter-departmental battles, Alice ultimately has to resort to finding and saving her children herself. ALICE IN JEOPARDY is a truly gripping book, absolutely jam-packed with twists and turns, culminating in a totally unexpected ending.
McBain throws in switchback plot twists and false leads like the consummate pro he is and ALICE IN JEOPARDY is a terrific page-turner * TRIBUNE *
McBain back on zestful, inventive and utterly compulsive form.. so topical that it practically sprints from the page * LITERARY REVIEW *
McBain is a perennial cause for rejoicing * THE TIMES *
Brilliant stuff ... McBain's genius lies in his uncanny dialogue, his intelligent characters, clever plots and the way he can portray the human side of law agency procedures * GUARDIAN *
He's right at the top of the premier league of crime fiction * MIRROR *
McBain, the old pro, cranks up the tension to breaking point ... One can only sit back and admire * IRISH TIMES *
McBain back on zestful, inventive and utterly compulsive form.. so topical that it practically sprints from the page * LITERARY REVIEW *
McBain is a perennial cause for rejoicing * THE TIMES *
Brilliant stuff ... McBain's genius lies in his uncanny dialogue, his intelligent characters, clever plots and the way he can portray the human side of law agency procedures * GUARDIAN *
He's right at the top of the premier league of crime fiction * MIRROR *
McBain, the old pro, cranks up the tension to breaking point ... One can only sit back and admire * IRISH TIMES *
Ed McBain is one of the most illustrious names in crime fiction. In 1998, he was the first non-British author to be awarded the Crime Writers' Association/Cartier Diamond Dagger Award. He is also holder of the Mystery Writers of America's coveted Grand Master Award and the Sherlock Award for 'Best International Detective'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752865034 |
| ISBN 10 | 075286503X |
| Title | Alice in Jeopardy |
| Author | Ed Mcbain |
| Series | Murder Room |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2005-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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