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A King of Infinite Space [Kindle Edition]

Tyler Dilts
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Long Beach, California, homicide detective Danny Beckett is pouring the weekend’s first shot of vodka when the call comes in: Elizabeth Williams, a teacher at nearby Warren High School, has been brutally murdered in her classroom. When Danny arrives at the school, the blood-spattered crime scene turns even his veteran stomach. What could this young woman have done to make her the target of such a violent attack? And what is the significance of the victim’s left hand, taken by the killer as a grisly trophy? Beckett delves into the case with his usual tenacious cool, yet as he pieces together the facts, long-suppressed anguish from his own past rises up with stunning force. His hunt for the murderer soon morphs into a personal quest for atonement as he struggles to come to terms with the loss of his wife and family. A King of Infinite Space is a riveting crime novel that serves as a memorable introduction for Danny Beckett to the ranks of fiction’s favorite hardened detectives.

About the Author

Tyler Dilts received his MFA from California State University, Long Beach, where he now teaches. His writing has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Best American Mystery Stories, and in numerous other publications. A King of Infinite Space is his first novel.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 265 KB
  • Print Length: 276 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1935597094
  • Publisher: AmazonEncore (29 Jun 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00395ZYY0
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  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #54,075 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly entertaining modern police procedural 19 July 2011
By Rowena Hoseason TOP 50 REVIEWER
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Don't let the title mislead you into thinking this is some kind of high-brow philosophical investigation. It's a pure hard-boiled American detective story, in the tradition of Ed McBain or Travis McGee, transferred to the modern world. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
In fact, there's an awful lot right with `Infinite Space'. The central character, a Californian detective, is mucked up by personal loss and a drink problem, but he's not so off-the-scale that he'd have trouble carrying out his day job. His partner is a feisty female cop but she's got more depth to her than the usual stereotype: a martial arts expert, she's struggling to come to terms with the inevitable effects of age upon her physical prowess.
Then there's the central plot, a tight little murder mystery about which I'll say nothing because it's genuinely interesting to let the characters resolve it for themselves. It is credible, however, not like some books where the body count hits double figures before you've reached the end and where every single death is somehow related back to the deep dark past of the tormented detective. No, this story could actually happen.
`Infinite Space' is also written with some flair and a happy lack of all the awful padding which plagues the thriller genre today. The result is a short, snappy read which was definitely worth Amazon picking up and re-publishing.
I hope it does well enough that Tyler Dilts picks up the threads for a second instalment. I'd buy that straight away.

8/10
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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A King of Infinite Space follows any number of detective novels in chronicling the pursuit of a sadistic serial slasher by a world-weary cop who carries emotional baggage that inevitably interferes with his investigation.

Despite ploughing this much-used furrow, however, Tyler Dilts has produced an enjoyable, very readable novel with likeable characters and good plot pacing. Locations and people are described well and the main players are interesting enough to support a series of novels, if Tyler is given chance to publish more.

On the down side, serial readers of serial-killer novels may well identify the perpetrator sooner than the cops do, and the elements of suspense and danger are somewhat lost as the book focusses more on the procedural detail and politics surrounding the investigation.

If this is Tyler's first novel, however, I look forward to seeing more.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality First Novel 3 Jun 2011
By Brett H TOP 50 REVIEWER
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A King of Infinite Space is published under the Amazon Encore programme, the stated aim of which is to identify books which may have been self published or published by a small publisher, but which are worthy of a much wider audience. Tyler Dilt's first offering certainly ticks the boxes for filling this criterion.

The plot concerns the rather messy murder of a school teacher, being investigated by a cop with his own personal problems, battling the demons of his past with the help of a vodka bottle etc. Hence the immediate reaction is, could the author have found a more clichéd subject matter and get ready for a formulaic and uninspiring whodunit.

However, rather surprisingly the result is far from this and makes for a very good read. The writing is crisp and concise and the plot keeps moving along at a good pace. We learn more about Danny Beckett, the detective, who tells the story in the first person, as the layers of his background and character are gradually revealed. His police partner, Jen Tanaka, a martial arts expert, is also an interesting character who clearly cares about Danny and complements him. The story is an absorbing tale which includes a number of possible suspects for the murder, none of whom appear that likely on first investigation.

My only criticism is that the book is rather disappointingly short, which really speaks for the quality of the offering as the reader is left ready for more. I imagine most people will enjoy this story even if detective novels are not their normal reading and will get through it in a day or two as it is quite hard to put down. Another mystery is solved when it is revealed that the rather unusual title is a Shakespearean reference from Hamlet. I would expect that Danny Beckett will have more outings in the future and I look forward to reading The Pain Scale, which the author is apparently currently hard at work on.
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3.0 out of 5 stars DEGREES OF SEPARATION
A KING OF INFINITE SPACE by Tyler Dilts is being released just in time to tap into the "take it along on your vacation" market. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Red Rock Bookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Interesting story, good twist, keeps you guessing! Enjoyed this book and the characters are likeable and relatable in a way that keeps you wanting more information
Published 2 months ago by Millsy55
4.0 out of 5 stars A surprise
I had this author recommended to me and, I have to say, I was very doubtful. But I enjoyed it enough to keep reading Tyler Dilts in the future.
Published 4 months ago by Amber
3.0 out of 5 stars Not wowed by this book
After a promising opening chapter where I anticipated a plot full of intrigue, it unfortunately wasn't. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Caro B
5.0 out of 5 stars Brill
First time I have read anything by this author and was not disappointed. Kept you engaged and thinking.

I will definately be coming back for more. :)
Published 11 months ago by Pitt Burk
3.0 out of 5 stars David
Good book nice read and a great way to download and carry a book around with you on holiday or at home
Published 11 months ago by David
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Not a wow read, but easy to get involved in, and once you're in it was hard to put down. If you like easy to read thrillers this is worth a go!
Published 13 months ago by Helen
3.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet
Like a number of other reviewers I would agree that this book doesn't offer anything particularly new in the world of crime novels. Read more
Published 16 months ago by IWFIcon
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
A sadistic killer, with the need to collect grisly trophies is on the loose. His latest victim a school teacher, his trophy was cutting off her left hand. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sussman Pro
3.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelming
I chose this book as it was part of 'Amazon Encore', where Amazon work with authors to re-introduce their books or to bring overlooked books to a new audience. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. J. W. Mc Evoy
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