- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Carroll & Graf Publishers Inc; 1st Carroll & Graf Ed edition (30 Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0786705698
- ISBN-13: 978-0786705696
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,208,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sam McCain is a penniless young lawyer who earns most of his keep by doing investigative work for the imperious Judge Eleanor Whitney. The weekend Buddy Holly is killed will prove to be a memorable one for Sam.'
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The author of this new book has given his readers a REAL PERSON to follow around in a REAL PLACE. One almost forgets that this is a mystery novel as Sam McCain's life, loves, family, hopes, dreams, and nightmares truly come alive as if he's somebody you know. There are a lot of stories in Black River Falls, Iowa, and each one of them holds your interest. The dustjacket says it's the beginning of a new series. I hope so.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Initially, I was really excited and ready to read this "historically accurate" mystery, because I have always loved Buddy Holly's music and the period it came from. All the pre-publication reviews talked about how wonderfully Gorman evoked the period and had researched his subject.
Well, it's difficult to buy into the research the author did, considering he got the date that Buddy Holly died, ie. "the day the music died" WRONG!!! Big time oops.
Tried to get into the book but found it pretty lame for a mystery and worse as historical fiction.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Unlike any other writer, Gorman successfully weaves darkness and humor, riveting suspense and gentle poignancy, literary and genre, in this excellent novel. He's one of our treasures, and each new release brings new revelations and expansion of this great talent.The Day the Music Died is an unforgettable winner of a book! (NOTE: As far as the reader above who commented about the character's reluctance to shake hands with the coroner, he/she (1) wasn't reading very carefully and/or (2) has an personal issue to deal with)
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THE Promising but ultimately disappointing.
THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED has a promising premise, historical setting and protagonist but is ultimately disappointing. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 1999
Excellent story line.
Great book. Can't wait for McCain's next rock 'n roll adventure!!! Really well written.
Published on 22 Feb 1999
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