- Hardcover: 386 pages
- Publisher: Orion; First Edition edition (15 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752832174
- ISBN-13: 978-0752832173
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 582,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Carol Starkey, protagonist of Robert Crais's new thriller Demolition Angel, has been as badly damaged by life as any whisky-soaked gumshoe; a bad moment three years ago cost her her lover, her physical confidence and the job on the LA Bomb Squad that she loved. When a former colleague is killed by an ingenious trap, and Pell, an obsessed federal agent, tells her about Mr Red, who blows people up for profit, but kills bomb technicians for fun, she knows that her path back to sanity lies through this case. With the attractive but secretive Pell as her guide, she explores an underworld where both she and Mr Red are fan fetishes, online chat rooms where his best killings and her best defusings are equally the currency of conversation and where she and Mr Red start a dangerous flirtation. This is perhaps the most suspenseful novel of the year--the demons that haunt Pell and Carol, the hair triggers and high explosives and dangerous minds, all combine in sequence after sequence of nail-biting intensity. From beginning to end, Crais continues to deliver, and to take nerve-wracking excitement--particularly in his almost outrageously intense final climax--further than ever before. --Roz Kaveney
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An explosive FBI thriller with the tension and razor sharp characterisation that has marked out Robert Crais as the new megastar of American crime fiction.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
I had never heard of Robert Crais until I listened to the Demolition Angel cassettes. This isn't as barmy as it sounds because I regard an audiobook primarily as a performance, and the performer in this case is the sublime Lorelei King. I was familiar with her work via her readings of the Janet Evanovich "Stephanie Plum" novels.If she read a laundry list I would probably sit back and take notice.As it turned out this is a cracking story, not the usual Homicide,Vice,Private eye,car chase,shootout stuff beloved of many american authors. The storyline concerns the bomber with a grudge against bomb technicians, and a traumatised bomb squad operative Carol Starkey. The storyline is instantly engrosing, with lots of forensic detail about bombs and their construction(hopefully misleading!) and their appalling consequences for the victims.As Starkey herself was injured in the blast which killed her lover you have the psychological core to this unusual and engrossing narrative.This is particularly chilling stuff to listen to,but such detail adds a certain frison to an already fascinating thriller and the plot grips you from the start, I could not stop listening, this is all driven along by Ms Kings superb evocation of the many characters that inhabit this tale. For those who appreciate the true indulgance of being read-to this is a perfect blend of Author and Performer that should not be missed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read all the Crais novels and loved every single one, this being no exception. Before I read it I didn't expect to find the book as enjoyable as I actually did after realising that it wasn't an Elvis Cole novel. I found the characters intriguing right from the start though I must say they were not as striking as Elvis and Joe Pike. At times the story became predictable but a slight twist generally followed those parts. The relationship between Carol Starkey and 'Mr Red', as she knows him, is one of the most interesting and well thought out parts of the book. Nearing the end of the book, I moved on to the edge of my seat and was kept there for the remainder of the book. Crais should be proud of all his books and I hope he will continue to churn out his novels (even when they don't feature Elvis Cole)!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Traumatised Bomb disposal technician Carol Starkey is recovering from an explosion that caused the death of her lover and disposal partner, and she technically died for a short time.
The novel combines a fine thriller as Carol investigates the death of another bomb disposal technician with a deeply involving study of her trauma and suffering as she endlessly smokes, has a serious drink problem, and prescription drug dependency.
The twists and turns of this fine thriller draw us closer and closer into Carols mind as she struggles with a case so reminiscent of her past, and also as she confronts the psyche of Mr Red the bomber.
Absolutely superb.
The novel combines a fine thriller as Carol investigates the death of another bomb disposal technician with a deeply involving study of her trauma and suffering as she endlessly smokes, has a serious drink problem, and prescription drug dependency.
The twists and turns of this fine thriller draw us closer and closer into Carols mind as she struggles with a case so reminiscent of her past, and also as she confronts the psyche of Mr Red the bomber.
Absolutely superb.
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Angel Cries
Robert Crais is one of my favourite writers of crime. His Elvis Cole novels are able to mix high action, quality crime, tension and humour. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sam
An absolute gem of a read
This is one of the best thrillers I have ever read. Incredible. At no time during the book can you guess what will happen next. It is a gem of a book. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2006 by Scully Bloke
The best thriller I've read in years
"Demolition Angel" is an outstanding thriller with excellent characterisation, realistic detail, a complex, pleasing plot and nail-biting suspense. I finished it in 24 hours. Read more
Published on 14 July 2006 by 100wordreviewer
Demolition Angel - Fantastic
I found it to be a fantastic read and yes - i couldnt put it down. I have read a lot of Robert Crais books and this is high on my recommendation list.
Published on 2 Jun 2004 by "kirstie219"
Psychological Profiles of Bombers and Those Who Defuse Bombs
Anyone who has ever watched technicians disarming a bomb on television has probably felt gripping tension and possibly even fear. Read more
Published on 10 May 2004 by Donald Mitchell
CRAIS IS ACE!
This is the first Crais novel I have read that didn't contain Elvis Cole. The writing is so different it could have been penned by a different author. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2003 by "roonetta"
Demolition Angel
Three years ago Carol Starkey, a top-notch bomb squad technician came back from the dead. Her partner and lover
died. Read more
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Published on 11 April 2003 by AllAboutMurder
Things that go KaBOOM
Perhaps physically and emotionally traumatized female police officers are the new rage in crime fiction. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2002 by Joseph Haschka
Sadly disappointing loss of form for Crais
As an avid reader of Crais, I was intrigued by a new novel that doesn't feature Elvis Cole. But this book is a disappointment - and not just because Crais's new characters aren't... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2001 by phil99@silvermead.net
A novel twist on the serial killer theme
Crais has entertained us for a long time with the exploits of Elvis and Pike. Now he tries out something very new and has succeeded where other authors have been less successful, I... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2001 by Mr. R. Szweda
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