The Killing of the Saints by Alex Abella
Ramon Valdez is a Cuban-American marielito guilty of mass murder when a jewellery store robbery ends in massacre. The unenviable job of defending him falls to Charlie Morrell, himself a Cuban exile. For Ramon, a high priest in the Afro-Cuban santeria religion, his defence is obvious - the god Ogg?n made him do it and he is a saint. To substantiate his client's defence, Charlie is forced to uncover a world of horrific violence, racist justice and fanatical practices. Many thrillers feature Los Angeles - in The Killing of Saints, it is, for the first time, the city of the angels.
'Garcia M?rquez meets Elmore LeonardInstantly and consistently captivating? Kirkus Review 'A splendid ethnic setting, the Cuban section of Los Angeles, enriches this atmospheric thriller? Publishers Weekly 'Abella delivers everything a novel like this promises: danger, intrigue, suspense, surprises, sex, a timely and unflattering view of the Los Angeles Police Department... The Killing of the Saints is the real thing, an intelligent thriller with an authentically American, Latino-American, voice? USA Today
Alex Abella was born in Havana but moved to the United States when he was ten years old. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works as a screenwriter. The Killing of the Saints is his first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781852422752 |
| ISBN 10 | 1852422750 |
| Title | The Killing of the Saints |
| Author | Alex Abella |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1992-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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