Bad Boy - Brossura

Robinson, Peter

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ISBN 10: 0061362964 ISBN 13: 9780061362965

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2011

Riassunto

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Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks faces his most challenging, personal, and terrifying case yet when his own daughter crosses paths with a psychopath, in Peter Robinson’s superbBad Boy. Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Shutter Island, calls the novels of Peter Robinson, “chilling, evocative, deeply nuanced works of art.” Stephen King calls them, “the best series now on the market.” If you have not yet discovered this New York Times bestselling crime fiction master and his exceptional detective, now is definitely the time.

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Recensione:

“A top-notch thriller that further advances Banks’ development as one of the most intriguing characters in detective fiction....With emotional literacy and inexorable momentum that builds tension to the breaking point, Robinson reaffirms his place in the top cadre of police-procedural writers.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch on Bad Boy)

“Another outstanding crime novel from Robinson.” (Booklist (starred review) on Bad Boy)

“(A) strong entry in a superb series.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Bad Boy)

“Entertaining.” (Kirkus Reviews on Bad Boy)

“Excellent characterization and skillful plotting make this an engrossing read.” (Library Journal on Bad Boy)

“Bad Boy is very, very good indeed.” (Strand magazine on Bad Boy)

“Robinson once again achieves the high bar he’s set in all his previous Inspector Banks books: gut-wrenching plotting alongside heart-wrenching portraits of the characters who populate his world, not to mention the top-notch police procedure. This one will stay with you for a long time.” (Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of Roadside Crosses)

“A murderous psychopath presents Alan Banks with the most intensely personal challenge of the maverick detective’s storied career. Superbly cinematic from the beginning to the explosive finale, this would be a thrilling movie.” (Joseph Wambaugh, New York Times bestselling author of Hollywood Moon)

“You’d better buy.” (Library Journal on Bad Boy)

L'autore:

One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed writers, Peter Robinson is the bestselling, award-winning author of the Inspector Banks series; he has also written two short-story collections and three standalone novels, which combined have sold more than ten million copies around the world. Among his many honors and prizes are the Edgar Award, the CWA (UK) Dagger in the Library Award, and Sweden’s Martin Beck Award. He divides his time between Toronto and England.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0061362964
• ISBN 13: 9780061362965
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 387