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"A smoking, smoldering threat of a book that flickers and flames and inevitably goes inferno. . . . Cover to cover, it is hot, hot, hot." --"Austin Chronicle"
"The best crime thriller of the year. . . . Mixes two parts of Elmore Leonard with an equal portion of Carl Hiaasen to form an irreverent, ribald hybrid of a thriller that's pure fun."
--"The Providence Journal"
"[Winslow finds] a dark, sinister lyricism in the forensics of fire."
--"The New York Times Book Review "
"A jazzy California thriller. . . . Think Philip Marlowe if he were still sleuthing--and had taken up surfing."
--"Entertainment Weekly" (Editor's Choice)
"The best crime thriller of the year. . . . Mixes two parts of Elmore Leonard with an equal portion of Carl Hiaasen to form an irreverent, ribald hybrid of a thriller that's pure fun."
--"The Providence Journal"
"[Winslow finds] a dark, sinister lyricism in the forensics of fire."
--"The New York Times Book Review "
"A jazzy California thriller. . . . Think Philip Marlowe if he were still sleuthing--and had taken up surfing."
--"Entertainment Weekly" (Editor's Choice)
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The woman on the bed had died in the fire. Pamela Vale, aged 34. She had been beautiful, and had been heavily insured. Her husband showed little grief. Her children seemed terrified. Insurance investigator Jack Wade is sure he knows what happened. All he has to do is to gather the evidence to prove it. And Wade is the best there is: fires talk to him, tell him exactly what happened, and how. But not everyone shares Wade's belief that the woman was murdered. California Fire and Life is ready to pay out Nicky Vale's claim on his wife's accidental death and the destruction of their house. As Wade fights the decision, as he gathers more evidence, he begins to uncover a world of corruption where nothing is quite what it seems, a world where it's not fire that talks, but money. . .
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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There are three things about this book that make it one of the most outstanding modern crime novels that I have read. Firstly, it's the rythmn of the writing: words and sentances that almost cry out to be read aloud and that have power whether written or spoken. Secondly, it's the plot: a convoluted, twisting tale of deceit and deception, betrayal and integrity. Finally, it's the characters: not a single cardboard cut-out in the whole thing. If nothing else, read this book for the description of the main character's time at fire school: a masterpiece.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think everything has been said in the previous reviews. Having read 'The Power of the Dog' The Power Of The Dog my expectations were high, and this book exceeded them. Some authors are rather formulaic - Don Winslow is not. I'm looking forward to the next one I can get hold of.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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make up this review.
What's excellent? The style, the characterisations, the plot, the motives, the construction and the sheer energy of the whole thing. I won't go into details because other reviewers have covered plot/setting etc.so will only say:Read this book. I guarantee you won't regret it.
What's excellent? The style, the characterisations, the plot, the motives, the construction and the sheer energy of the whole thing. I won't go into details because other reviewers have covered plot/setting etc.so will only say:Read this book. I guarantee you won't regret it.
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BORING
Having read the other 11 reviews i must disagree this was just plain boring, the hero is so far up his own behind i was took an immediate dislike to him and the authors description... Read more
Published 3 months ago by oldginger ebbw vale
Everything a modern crime novel should be...
Been meaning to pick up a book by Winslow for ages (ever since I heard some good reviews for Power of the Dog) but just hadn't. Read more
Published 6 months ago by customer
One of the most enjoyable crime novels
Here fire takes on a life of its own - a beutifully constructed crime novel based around a language of fire that is stunning. A clever, witty and engaging book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by U. Thakkar
Fire, life and genius!
WOW! What a tour de force! I cannot believe this man has been writing novels for decades, and this is the first of his works I've ever read. How come I never heard of him? Read more
Published 16 months ago by James N. Beatson
Don Winslow ROCKS
What can I say. This writer is fairly new to me and right now my favourite. It's the third book of his I have read. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2009 by avidgamer
An intelligent edge of the seat thriller
This is the first Don Winslow novel that I've read. Early in the book I was a little cynical, but it gathers depth and pace, and ultimately achieved the accolade of... Read more
Published on 25 May 2008 by Mr. Dermott Gale
Hot Stuff (ho ho)
Style.
Don Winslow has bags of it, and it's distinctive. Very present tense - very modern.
It hooks you. Read more
Published on 18 May 2001
It's a scorcher
Having done the spy thing in Isle of Joy and the prisoner on the make in The Life and Death of Bobby Zee, Winslow provides another explosive thriller. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2000
A classic modern crime novel.
A classic modern crime novel, that is impossible to put down once you have started reading.
Murder, Organised crime, Russian Mafia, Asian Gangs, Corruption, back stabbing and... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 1999
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