- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan; First Edition edition (7 Jun 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 033363859X
- ISBN-13: 978-0333638590
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 762,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Features the character, Lorraine Page. Suspicion and fear surround the mysterious disappearance of a movie star's daughter. The race to claim the reward for finding Anna Louise Caley spirals into a deadly trail of voodoo in the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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Suspicion and fear surround the mysterious disappearance of a movie star's daughter. The race to claim the reward for finding Anna Louise Caley - dead or alive - spirals into a deadly, voodoo trail in the French quarter of New Orleans. In her desperation to succeed in this, her first case as a private detective, ex-Lieutenant Lorraine Page is caught in a web of deceit and violence that threatens to drag her back into the murky world she has fought so hard to escape. Continuing the investigation means risking everything. But the million dollar bonus is one hell of an incentive not to back off a case that could kill her - or give her the future and the professional respect she craves. 'Lorraine Page, officer, wife and mother, is as tough as they come' Sunday Telegraph 'Lynda la Plante once again shows her brilliance' Daily Express
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I read Cold Shoulder, the first book in this series, I immediately felt a connection to the main character, Lorraine Page. She's nothing like I am - as a matter of fact, she's quite different but she seems like someone I would like. As she struggles through her daily routine, trying to put her life back in order, she manages to capture the reader's heart in such a way that we will defend her to her dying day. In Cold Shoulder, she was actually given the "cold shoulder" by all those who knew and loved her. When her partner is killed on duty, she begins a downward spiral causing her to lose her job as a policewoman, lose her husband, lose her kids, resort to drugs and alcohol for some relief from her nightmares and basically give up living. It's not until she meets "Rosie", an AA member, that her life will finally get the help it needs to go on.
Cold Blood now finds Lorraine starting her own private investigation agency with Rosie as her partner. Their coupling is so very needed by both of them. Rosie will keep Lorraine on track and Lorraine will provide a much needed source for Rosie to mother. In this episode, Lorraine will travel from LA to New Orleans as she tries to find the missing teenage daughter of a wealthy California couple. She will be joined by Rosie, as well as Bill Rooney, a retired police captain, and Nick Bartello, another old friend of Bill's from the police department. The foursome has a great incentive...a million-dollar bonus if they can find 18-year-old Anna Louise Caley dead or alive.
This book is a fun romp through New Orleans in the midst of Mardi Gras. As usual, Lorraine is overbearingly persistent in tracking down all the clues that will hopefully lead to some closure for the girl's parents. Although the reader hopes and prays that the girl will be found alive, her blood just might be "cold" by the time they find her.
I'm just about ready to pick up the next book in the series - Cold Heart - and am looking forward to following Lorraine around again and making sure she stays away from the bottle.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second book in a series of three, which include the first book, Cold Shoulder and the third, Cold Heart. Don't worry if you haven't read the first book, La Plante adds enough hooks into the story so that you understand Lorraine and what has gone on before.
On the face of it, Lorraine Page is an unlikely heroine. She is an ex cop who has been sacked from her job due to her battle with alcoholism. She has also lost her husband and children and you would think that she would become an embittered person. Not so. Lorraine is determined to put her life back together and with the help of her friend Rosie, she forms an investigative agency. Lorraine is one of the best at what she does but unfortunately because of her past, few jobs come her way and the agency's future looks in peril.
Just in the nick of time she is asked to investigate a case involving the disappearance of the 18 year old daughter of a has been movie star. Even better, she is offered a $1 million bonus if she finds Anna Louise - whether alive or dead.
As Lorraine investigates she is drawn into the lives of Anna's parents and finds herself in a world surrounded by drugs, psychics, violence and Voodoo. Her search eventually takes her to New Orleans and the Mardi Gras where we are treated to some insightful descriptions of what life is like in the seedy world behind the glamour of the carnival.
The story is full of twists and turns, you think you know who the main suspect is many times, but believe me, you will probably be wrong.
If you enjoy crime books with suspense, intrigue, plausible plots and well defined characters then you will love this one.
On the face of it, Lorraine Page is an unlikely heroine. She is an ex cop who has been sacked from her job due to her battle with alcoholism. She has also lost her husband and children and you would think that she would become an embittered person. Not so. Lorraine is determined to put her life back together and with the help of her friend Rosie, she forms an investigative agency. Lorraine is one of the best at what she does but unfortunately because of her past, few jobs come her way and the agency's future looks in peril.
Just in the nick of time she is asked to investigate a case involving the disappearance of the 18 year old daughter of a has been movie star. Even better, she is offered a $1 million bonus if she finds Anna Louise - whether alive or dead.
As Lorraine investigates she is drawn into the lives of Anna's parents and finds herself in a world surrounded by drugs, psychics, violence and Voodoo. Her search eventually takes her to New Orleans and the Mardi Gras where we are treated to some insightful descriptions of what life is like in the seedy world behind the glamour of the carnival.
The story is full of twists and turns, you think you know who the main suspect is many times, but believe me, you will probably be wrong.
If you enjoy crime books with suspense, intrigue, plausible plots and well defined characters then you will love this one.
Format:Kindle Edition
This was the first Kindle La Plante i've read and although I enjoyed the story, I felt there was something missing. The grit found in Above Suspicion and Prime Suspect was missing. I felt this was a nod to the American market. Finally, the typing errors irritated me and made me feel the 'Kindle read' was second rate.
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thrilling
i could not put this book down,started reading it in the morning, finished it about midnight. i was sad i had finished it.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. C. Minns
2nd part of a trilogy
Again, just as well written and well rounded as the first book - Cold Shoulder. Looking forward to the last one now.
Published 10 months ago by Sheila Greenwood
Hot read
Fantastic book, really getting in2 the series. Much better than the 1st, and that was good. Hopefully the 3rd will get better again! Really beievable characters.
Published 16 months ago by BigStew
Great read but....
It was riddled with typos, missing text etc. I would have thought such an established author/publisher would ensure that the quality reflected the price paid - BTW I purchased the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Princess
cold blood
this book was brilliant i read it in one night it was gripping from the begining of the story ,10/10 excellent book. cold blood another great book by lynda la,plante
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Marie Malcolm
A Big disappointment
My experience of Lynda la Plante's work till now was limited to her TV work... Widows, Prime Suspect, Trial & Retribution etc. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ms. Anne Hughes
Lynda La Plante' "Cold Blood"
The service from the Supplier was good. The book did not disappoint either. Strong female character. Thanks!
Published 19 months ago by The Boss
A brilliant conclusion to Lorraine Page's career!
The last in the series of three books on Lorraine Page's career as an ex cop, alcoholic and private investigator. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2000
gripping
This is one of my first Lynda La Plante reads and is one of the best books I have read for a long time. Edge of the seat thriller, can't wait to read her other titles. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2000
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