The Crime Writer - Softcover

Hurwitz, Gregg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143113445 ISBN 13: 9780143113447

Publisher: Penguin Group USA, 2008

Synopsis

Drew Danner, an L.A.-based crime novelist, awakens in a hospital bed with a scar on his head, blood under his nails, and a cop by his side. Accused of murdering his ex-fiancee, Drew has no memory of the crime but reconstructs the story the only way he knows how--as a novel. As he searches the dark corridors of his life and the city he loves, another young woman is similarly murdered and Drew must confront the very real possibility of his own guilt. A thrilling piece of contemporary L.A. noir, The Crime Writer is sure to boost Hurwitz's profile as one of the coming masters of the genre.

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Review:

Hurwitz's carefully interwoven plot lines and taut writingas well as his pulsing descriptions of Los Angelesmake for a deeply satisfying read, and the ending, revealed with masterful simplicity, shows the complex desires that make each of us capable of murder. A performance worthy of applause.
"Kirkus" (Starred Review)
Hurwitzs insights about L.A. life sound knowing and are often ruefully funny, e.g., L.A., where a porn star runs for governor and an action figure wins. Crime fans looking for something different will love this one.
"Booklist"
With The Crime Writer, Gregg Hurwitz has taken a quantum leap forward in the realm of American suspense literature. A thrilling, mind-bending journey, it is also deeply human and beautifully written. Youll turn the final page with profound regret.
Dennis Lehane
"The Crime Writer" is the must read crime novel of the year. Brilliantly rendered with a hip intelligence and fierce originality, this book is a stunner.Gregg Hurwitz may well have created a brand-name franchiseand deservedly so.
Robert Crais
Itd be so simple to say that "THE CRIME WRITER" toys and pokes and jabs with the genre. And of course it does. But by merging author and hero, Hurwitz sharpens a brand-new edge in his voice. An elegant, engaging, and wonderfully human book.
Brad Meltzer

aA quantum leap forward in the realm of American suspense literaturea
aDennis Lehane
a The must-read crime novel of the year. Brilliantly rendered with hip intelligence and fierce originality, this book is a stunner.a
aRobert Crais
a Outstanding . . . Hurwitzas previous booksagreat as they werealook like practice swings before this titanic blast.a
aLee Child

A quantum leap forward in the realm of American suspense literature
Dennis Lehane
The must-read crime novel of the year. Brilliantly rendered with hip intelligence and fierce originality, this book is a stunner.
Robert Crais
Outstanding . . . Hurwitz s previous books great as they were look like practice swings before this titanic blast.
Lee Child

?A quantum leap forward in the realm of American suspense literature?
?Dennis Lehane

? The must-read crime novel of the year. Brilliantly rendered with hip intelligence and fierce originality, this book is a stunner.?
?Robert Crais

? Outstanding . . . Hurwitz's previous books?great as they were?look like practice swings before this titanic blast.?
?Lee Child

About the Author:

Gregg Hurwitz is the author of seven previous thrillers. His bestselling novels have been translated into twelve languages.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Group USA
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0143113445
• ISBN 13: 9780143113447
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 303