- Mass Market Paperback: 423 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press (15 May 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312927924
- ISBN-13: 978-0312927929
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 688,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When Ann Weir Cruz is brutally murdered, her brother discovers dark family secrets and heartbreaking truths about California's Newport beach.
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About the Author
Jefferson Parker is an award-winning journalist and the author of ten previous novels, including The Blue Hour and Red Light, both featuring Merci Rayborn, and Silent Joe, winner of the Edgar Award and the Los Angeles Times Best Mystery/Thriller Award.
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Having read many of Parker's more recent books, I decided to read Pacific Beat, which was his third book written in 1991. This book clearly demonstrates that even early-on in his career Parker had a strong talent for creating intricate plots, rich characters, lots of atmosphere and believable, tough prose. Pacific Beat is a story of murder and corruption in Newport Beach, CA, and, in typical Parker fashion, has some interesting plot twists and a surprising ending. Two factors, however, kept me from giving this book a 5-star rating (and almost caused me to lower my rating to 3 1/2 stars). One, and the bigger of the two factors, is that it is a little too long and tended to drag at times. For me, this problem would have been overcome, if it was about 50 pages or so shorter. The second factor is that a few of the surprises seemed a bit too contrived. While not Parker's best book (which to me is Where Serpents Lie), Pacific Beat is worth reading.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Good Early Work By T. Jefferson Parker!
9 Jun 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Having read many of Parker's more recent books, I decided to read Pacific Beat, which was his third book written in 1991. This book clearly demonstrates that even early-on in his career Parker had a strong talent for creating intricate plots, rich characters, lots of atmosphere and believable, tough prose. Pacific Beat is a story of murder and corruption in Newport Beach, CA, and, in typical Parker fashion, has some interesting plot twists and a surprising ending. Two factors, however, kept me from giving this book a 5-star rating (and almost caused me to lower my rating to 3 1/2 stars). One, and the bigger of the two factors, is that it is a little too long and tended to drag at times. For me, this problem would have been overcome, if it was about 50 pages or so shorter. The second factor is that a few of the surprises seemed a bit too contrived. While not Parker's best book (which to me is Where Serpents Lie), Pacific Beat is worth reading.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Well-written, characters, description, plot.
23 Mar 2000
Format:Hardcover
A beautifully written sensitive portrayal of characters and relationships woven into a good story. One of the best in this genre. Parker has hooked me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A good read, not a great read. I'd give it a 'B' or a 'B+'
22 Nov 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
So, why not an A?
For my tastes, it was a little too dark and a little too slow. Sometimes it felt like some of the plot twists were forced on the reader by way of surprise information (to the reader) that all of the characters already knew about, such as the many connections between the land developer and the local politicians.
On the other hand, I was surprised by the ending which, despite the slow parts in the rest of the book, just flew by.
Strong character development, good use of false leads. Solid, solid work.
For my tastes, it was a little too dark and a little too slow. Sometimes it felt like some of the plot twists were forced on the reader by way of surprise information (to the reader) that all of the characters already knew about, such as the many connections between the land developer and the local politicians.
On the other hand, I was surprised by the ending which, despite the slow parts in the rest of the book, just flew by.
Strong character development, good use of false leads. Solid, solid work.
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