Vigilante (Shane Scully)
Lita Mendez was a thorn in the LAPD’s side. An aggressive police critic and gang activist, she’d filed countless complaints against the department. So when she’s found dead in her home, Shane and Hitch fear the worst: that there’s a killer in their ranks.
Outside the crime scene, Nixon Nash, the charismatic host of a hit reality show called Vigilante TV, has set up shop with his television crew. Nash’s show is dedicated to beating the cops at their own game, solving murders before they can. Now he has the murder of Lita Mendez in his sights and he presents the detectives with a choice: either join his team or prepare for a public takedown.
But Scully suspects that Nash isn’t the folk hero he seems. If a detective got in his way, just how far would the TV host go in the name of self-promotion?
On the heels of The Prostitutes’ Ball, called “the best Scully yet” (Kirkus Reviews) and “perfectly fresh” (Booklist), this new novel from the celebrated author has Detective Scully risking everything to save himself, his family, and the job he loves.
Praise for Stephen J. Cannell
“A master storyteller.” —Michael Connelly
“A great storyteller who keeps you nailed to the page.” —Ted Bell
“Cannell is the gold in crime fiction.” —Stephen Coonts
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Praise for Stephen J. Cannell
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VIGILANTE
"Cannell's sturdy just-the-facts style and intimate knowledge of L.A. police venues and procedures unflinchingly ring true in a culture that assumes even homicide 'isn't about justice; it's about Nielsen ratings.'" --"Publishers "Weekly
"The late Cannell's last Scully novel is a fitting ending to the series, reminding us why Cannell was a significant part of our entertainment culture on TV and in print for decades: he was a darn good storyteller. This well-plotted story shouldn't be missed." --"RT Book Reviews"
the PROSTITUTES' BALL
"Fast, funny, and delightfully twisty--the best Scully yet." --"Kirkus Reviews "(starred review)
"Cannell injects new life into his bestselling Shane Scully series...Hitch and Shane are a powerful combination." --"Publishers Weekly"
"Perfectly fresh...[Scully is] a great character, and this is another fine novel in the series." --"Booklist"
ON THE GRIND
"Cover to cover, ["On the Grind"] never lets you up for air. Read it!"--Michael Connelly""
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"A hard-boiled cop and really scuzzy bad guys...Cannell is the gold in crime fiction." --Stephen Coonts""
THREE SHIRT DEAL
"Cannell's brand of thriller is served straight-up...and he knows how to cut to the chase."
--"The New York Times"
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"The white-knuckle climax is one of the most exciting ever."--"BookReporter.com"
WHITE SISTER
"A very satisfying thriller written by a born entertainer."--"New York Post"
"A strong piece of fiction that leads readers...through the harrowing underbelly of L.A. "--"Daily News"
"A terrific read." --"New York Sun"
"Cannell knows how to cut to the chase."
--The New York Times
Lita Mendez has always been a thorn in the LAPD's side. An outspoken police critic and gang activist, she'd filed countless complaints against the department. So when she's found dead in her home, Detective Scully and his partner Hitchens fear the worst: that there's a killer in their ranks. And nowthat chilling possibility is about to become a reality...television show.
"Cannell's sturdy just-the-facts style and intimate knowledge of L.A. police procedures unflinchingly ring true." --Publishers Weekly
Outside the crime scene, acamera crew has set up shop. Hosted by the charismatic Nixon Nash, "Vigilante TV" is dedicated to beating the cops at their own game: solving murders before they can. Scully knows that Nash will do anything in the name of self-promotion. But would he kill for killer ratings? Either way, Scully's not ready for his close-up. Not when the cameras are zooming in, his career is on the line, and the final credits are about to roll...
"In his valedictory case, LAPD Detective Shane Scully finds real danger in the dubious world of reality TV...Well plotted and smartly paced. Scully goes out a winner."
--Kirkus Reviews
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- PublisherBrilliance Audio
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 153183728X
- ISBN 13 9781531837280
- BindingMP3 CD
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