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False friend : a novel / Andrew Grant.
"Detective Devereaux is hot on the heels of an arsonist--one who is targeting local schools. When long-buried bones are uncovered at the site of a fire, a deadly secret is exposed and a devastating past threatens to be revealed. Meanwhile, an enemy is determined to expose the darkest corners of Devereaux's past"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399594304 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 282 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First Edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
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| Subject: | Police > Alabama > Birmingham > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Thrillers (Fiction) |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Grant | 31681010039584 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
When an arsonist begins setting fires at local schools, exposing a terrible mystery about long-buried bones on one of the sites, police detective Cooper Devereaux struggles to solve the mystery in the face of a blackmailer threatening to expose Cooper's darkest secrets. - Baker & Taylor
"The second installment in the extraordinary Cooper Devereaux mystery thriller series, which combines the atmosphere of James Lee Burke and Craig Johnson with the noir brilliance of Robert Crais An arsonist is targeting schools in Birmingham, Alabama--with devastating effect. Detective Devereaux--a man you can't quite trust and should never ignore--must put a stop to the elusive pyromaniac's reign of terror before more damage is done. Or worse, before students' lives are lost. But as Devereaux sifts through the ashes of the case, a grisly discovery at a burned-out school sends the investigation spiraling in a new, terrifying direction. The detective and his partner are dragged into a nightmare world by revelations of gruesome rituals, the disappearanceof local citizens, and allegations against city officials of shocking crimes that stretch back decades. With innocent lives on the line, progress is hampered by friction between the police department and the FBI, and interference from factions of the local underworld complicate matters further. Devereaux doesn't make excuses for his willingness to work outside the lines, but just as he needs to be at the top of his game, he's rocked by echoes from his troubled past that threaten to engulf his daughter and girlfriend and fracture the fragile foundations of the life he's only recently begun to rebuild. Praise for Andrew Grant's RUN "An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that will have your head spinning and your heart pounding."--Joseph Finder "High stakes, high tension, and nonstop action. Hang on and enjoy this smart, original, and fast-paced adventure."--Hank Phillippi Ryan "Relentless, twisty, and blistering fast, it's a book you don't dare start at bedtime."--Sean Chercover "A whizbang of a novel with just the right dose of smart-ass."--Chelsea Cain "Breathtakingly fast-paced."--Harlan Coben "A perfect thriller--smart, fast, and blazing with nonstop surprises."--Robert Crais"-- - Baker & Taylor
When an arsonist begins setting fires at local schools, exposing a terrible mystery about long-buried bones on one of the sites, police detective Cooper Deveraux struggles to solve the mystery in the face of a blackmailer who would expose Cooper's darkest secrets. By the author ofFalse Positive . - Random House, Inc.
The second installment in the extraordinary Cooper Devereaux mystery thriller series, which combines the atmosphere of James Lee Burke and Craig Johnson with the noir brilliance of Robert Crais
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An arsonist is targeting schools in Birmingham, Alabamaâwith devastating effect. Detective Devereauxâa man you canât quite trust and should never ignoreâmust put a stop to the elusive pyromaniacâs reign of terror before more damage is done. Or worse, before studentsâ lives are lost. But as Devereaux sifts through the ashes of the case, a grisly discovery at a burned-out school sends the investigation spiraling in a new, terrifying direction. The detective and his partner are dragged into a nightmare world by revelations of gruesome rituals, the disappearance of local citizens, and allegations against city officials of shocking crimes that stretch back decades.
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With innocent lives on the line, progress is hampered by friction between the police department and the FBI, and interference from factions of the local underworld complicate matters further. Devereaux doesnât make excuses for his willingness to work outside the lines, but just as he needs to be at the top of his game, heâs rocked by echoes from his troubled past that threaten to engulf his daughter and girlfriendâand fracture the life heâs only recently begun to rebuild.
Praise for False Friend
âThe second installment starring [Detective Cooper] Devereaux is a suspenseful action-packed drama that is sure to please fans of the series and mystery/thriller lovers alike. As a stand-alone, it will inspire newcomers to seek out the first book.ââLibrary Journal
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âAn incendiary thriller . . . Cooper is solidâdecent, flawed, and entertaining.ââKirkus Reviews
Praise for Andrew Grantâs RUN
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âAn adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that will have your head spinning and your heart pounding.ââJoseph Finder
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âHigh stakes, high tension, and nonstop action . . . Hang on and enjoy this smart, original, and fast-paced adventure.ââHank Phillippi Ryan
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âRelentless, twisty, and blistering fast, itâs a book you donât dare start at bedtime.ââSean Chercover
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âA whizbang of a novel with just the right dose of smart-ass.ââChelsea Cain
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âBreathtakingly fast-paced.ââHarlan Coben
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âA perfect thrillerâsmart, fast, and blazing with nonstop surprises.ââRobert Crais
