Summary
‘The best thing to happen to mystery writing in a very long time’ NEW YORK TIMES
Isaiah Quintabe’s first love, Grace, has been kidnapped by maniacal hitman Skip Hanson, who is determined to punish Isaiah for sending him to prison.
With Grace’s safety at stake, Isaiah reunites with his old partner, ex-hustler Juanell Dodson, to track down Grace’s whereabouts.
Trouble comes in the shape of Winne Hando, a homicide detective with something to prove. Winnie sees Is…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781474612128 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1474612121 |
| Author: | Joe Ide |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 9 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 226g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
Joe Ide is the best new discovery I’ve come across in a long time. And Isaiah Quintabe is the kind of sleuth not seen on the mystery landscape before. – Michael Connelly
Ide writes with confidence and a sharp wit – SUNDAY TIMES
Raised in South Central, Joe Ide expands the territory of L.A. noir – Gal Beckerman, New York Times
Truly feels like an heir to Elmore Leonard – Daily Telegraph
About The Author
Joe Ide
Joe Ide grew up in South Central Los Angeles. His favourite books were the Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories. The idea that a person could face the world and vanquish his enemies with just his intelligence fascinated him. Joe went on to earn a graduate degree and had several careers before writing IQ, his debut novel, inspired by his early experiences and love of Sherlock. Joe lives in Santa Monica, California.
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