The Boyfriend (Thorndike Press Large Print Peer Picks) - Hardcover

Perry, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410459802 ISBN 13: 9781410459800

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2013

Synopsis

Jack Till must delve into the shadowy world of the online escort business to find a serial killer who hops from city to city. (suspense).

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Review:

"Clever protagonists, cunning killers, white-knuckle action...Thomas Perry delivers all that good stuff in THE BOYFRIEND." --"New York Times Book Review"

"Another demonstration of Thomas Perry's cool, tough-minded skill at staging battles of wits." --"The New York Times"

"(Perry's) work is characterized by tight, clean prose, well-drawn characters and heart-pounding suspense." --"Associated Press"

"Perry is a marvelous plotter, and he builds suspense with all the subtlety of a master chef nursing a risotto to a buttery perfection. It's nothing new to call Perry a master of the genre, but it's no less true for being widely acknowledged." --"Booklist" (starred review)

"(A) highly original and clever thriller...Perry again proves himself a master stylist and plotter, as he effortlessly builds suspense and delves deeply into his characters." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)

"While there is plenty of action and tension here (indeed, it may well be Perry's best book to date), it is the moments that Till spends with his daughter -- in person and across the miles --- that make THE BOYFRIEND a memorable book and give rise to a heartfelt demand that we see more of Till sooner rather than later." --Bookreporter

"The strength of the psychological drama lies in Mr. Perry's capacity to develop his characters. Mr. Perry has turned out another riveting mystery." --"The Washington Times"

"Perry's prose is perfect. 'The Boyfriend' is a model for thriller writers and one that should reinforce the reputation of the author of 'The Butcher's Boy' and 'The Informant.' If you haven't read anything by Thomas Perry, you're in for a delightful surprise." --"Huntington News"
"Clever protagonists, cunning killers, white-knuckle action . . . Thomas Perry delivers all that good stuff in The Boyfriend."--New York Times Book Review

"Another demonstration of Thomas Perry's cool, tough-minded skill at staging battles of wits."--New York Times

"[Perry's] work is characterized by tight, clean prose, well-drawn characters and heart-pounding suspense."--Associated Press

"Perry is a marvelous plotter, and he builds suspense with all the subtlety of a master chef nursing a risotto to a buttery perfection. It's nothing new to call Perry a master of the genre, but it's no less true for being widely acknowledged."--Booklist (starred review)

"[A] highly original and clever thriller. . . .Perry again proves himself a master stylist and plotter, as he effortlessly builds suspense and delves deeply into his characters."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"While there is plenty of action and tension here (indeed, it may well be Perry's best book to date), it is the moments that Till spends with his daughter--in person and across the miles--that make The Boyfriend a memorable book and give rise to a heartfelt demand that we see more of Till sooner rather than later."--Bookreporter

"The strength of the psychological drama lies in Mr. Perry's capacity to develop his characters. Perry has turned out another riveting mystery."--Washington Times

"Perry launches another excellent series. . . . The pacing is rapid, Till is an intrepid hero, and the ending is satisfying."--Library Journal

"Perry's prose is perfect. The Boyfriend is a model for thriller writers and one that should reinforce the reputation of the author of The Butcher's Boy and The Informant. If you haven't read anything by Thomas Perry, you're in for a delightful surprise."--Huntington News

"[A] terrific, suspenseful read."--Midwest Book Review

About the Author:

Thomas Perry, noted for his sophisticated and humorous suspense novels, has written 21 novels, many national bestsellers, including The Butcher's Boy, which won the Best First Novel Edgar award, and the celebrated Jane Whitefield series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1410459802
• ISBN 13: 9781410459800
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 447