On the cutting-edge of city crime after more than 40 years in the business, Ed McBain continues his successful 87th Precinct series with "The Big Bad City." When a pious, beautiful young nun is murdered, the detectives uncover her shocking, earlier life as a rock singer.
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"Winston-Salem Journal" (NC) You wouldn't want to live there, but you will enjoy visiting "The Big Bad City."
"People" Ed McBain is, by far, the best at what he does. Case closed.
"Publishers Weekly" McBain is so good he ought to be arrested.
Robert B. Parker It's hard to think of anyone better at what he does. In fact, it's impossible.
"Boston Herald" Classic McBain -- taut with trenchant dialogue....In "The Big Bad City, " McBain proves he can pack punches in both the physical and emotional arenas.
"Seattle Times-Post Intelligencer" As good as it gets...compulsively readable.
"New York Newsday" Full of noir touches and snappy dialogue.
"The Philadelphia Inquirer" Vintage stuff. The dialogue is sharp, the plotting accomplished, and the prose bears the McBain stamp uncluttered, unpretentious, ironic.
Omaha WorkHerald (NE) [A] juicy mystery...McBain...lives up to his daunting reputation....The 87th Precinct is always an exciting place to visit.
"Syracuse Herald-American" (NY) If you're looking for a sure thing, pick this one up.
Ed McBain's dazzling new 87th Precinct novel
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