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The Whole Lie (A Conway Sax Mystery) par Steve Ulfelder
by Steve Ulfelder | HC | VeryGood
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- Très bon
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- Binding
- Hardcover
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- ISBN
- 9780312604547
- Book Title
- Whole Lie
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Mystery & Detective / Hard-Boiled, Crime, Mystery & Detective / General
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 0.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Praise for "The Whole Lie""The Massachusetts gubernatorial race forms the backdrop for Ulfelder's excellent sequel to his Edgar-finalist debut, Purgatory Chasm Readers will want to see more of Ulfelder's tough but vulnerable lead, whose narration offers a warts-and-all view of his multifaceted character." "Publishers Weekly," starred reviewSavvy hadn't changed. She was smarter than you and didn't mind letting you know it. She'd whip you up and down trying to get her way. But we weren't lovers any more and she'd stopped being a Barnburner long ago. Still Conway Sax, the no-nonsense auto mechanic with a knack for solving difficult problems for the Barnburners, the renegade AA group who saved his life, is back in "The Whole Lie." And for once, he thinks normalcy is within reach. He's opening a new garage, and he's finally moved in with longtime girlfriend Charlene. The end of his parole is finally in sight. Then along comes Savannah Kane: smart, smoky, and a pusher of men's buttons. Seven years ago, Conway helped her disappear but not before they had a sizzling, knock-down-drag-out affair. Now she's back with a shocking revelation: she's the mother of a six-year-old boy. Savvy claims her son's father is billionaire Bert Saginaw, but Conway (not to mention Charlene) knows she's back for more than just a family reunion. Saginaw wants to be Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Savvy wants to get paid. Conway wants nothing to do with either of them. But when Savvy turns up brutally murdered, he's got no choice but to sort lies from truth even though doing so may cost him his freedom, his lover, and his life in this thrilling and heart-wrenching follow-up to critically acclaimed novel "Purgatory Chasm," in the tradition of Robert B. Parker and Dennis Lehane.Praise for Steve Ulfelder and "Purgatory Chasm""Ulfelder smoothly steers his plot from one hairpin twist to the next Conway is] both tough and vulnerable, a man who has made too many mistakes in his life and, unfortunately, will make even more. "Purgatory Chasm" is a superb beginning for an author who shows much promise." "South Florida Sun-Sentinel" "A refreshing new character solving hardcore crimes . crisp plotting, hard-boiled style and realistic dialogue." " Associated Press ""Combines elements of the thriller with tales of tangled families. Violence runs through the novel, but Ulfelder tempers it with compassion and evocative prose. "Purgatory Chasm" may be hardboiled, but it's heart-wrenching, too." "Richmond Times-Dispatch""Working throughout is the edgy, self-effacing voice of a flawed main character, a good guy with plenty of baggage who's just trying stay alive and to get it right this time." "The Boston Globe""Ulfelder couples precise, evocative prose with an original private investigator in his compelling hard-boiled debut . Ulfelder smoothly navigates the many plot twists, and effortlessly introduces wrinkles in his protagonist's backstory that enhance the character." "Publishers Weekly," starred review"
Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312604548
ISBN-13
9780312604547
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111270565
Product Key Features
Book Title
Whole Lie
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Hard-Boiled, Crime, Mystery & Detective / General
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
0.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
2
Lc Classification Number
Ps3621.L435w47 2012
Reviews
Ulfelder's debut grabs you from its wryly hilarious opening line and keeps going full throttle till the finale. His characters are deep and realistically rendered - sometimes painfully so - and the broken family dynamics are right on the money. Ulfelder writes so well that even non-NASCAR fanatics will get something out of the car talk and racing scenes. Can't wait for book two!, Purgatory Chasm is Ulfelder's first novel, but he clearly has the ability to get inside the minds of his multi-faceted characters and bring out their best and worst. His casual style moves the reader along at a rapid pace that fits perfectly with the theme of automobiles and racing. Even though I am not an auto racing enthusiast and can't even change a tire, I found myself caught up in the story. Ulfelder has created Sax as a flawed human being with a sense of integrity and honor. I look forward to more of his novels., Ulfelder couples precise, evocative prose with an original private investigator in his compelling hard-boiled debut.... Ulfelder smoothly navigates the many plot twists, and effortlessly introduces wrinkles in his protagonist's backstory that enhance the character. Fans of Michael Koryta's PI crime novels will find a lot to like., A thrilling new talent in crime fiction, Steve Ulfelder has written a debut that crackles with hard-boiled wit and white-knuckled action. Conway Sax will stay with you long after the final page releases you from its grip., This outstanding debut by a former journalist and racing enthusiast is gritty and fast-paced, with an intriguing plot and believable characters. Ulfelder has introduced a solid new protagonist, and the many race car anecdotes add to the novel's allure. It will appeal strongly to readers of Loren D. Estleman and Ross MacDonald and those who enjoy hard-boiled detective mysteries., A surprising and satifying hard-boiled crime novel, the author's first, and both grimly realistic and exciting... If the author can sustain this level of invention and vivid writing, this is a great career a-borning., An indelible voice, a rich but simply rendered plot, and a protagonist with enormous heart make Purgatory Chasm a great read and the announcement of a promising new author in Steve Ulfelder., Working throughout is the edgy, self-effacing voice of a flawed main character, a good guy with plenty of baggage who's just trying stay alive and to get it right this time., What sets [Ulfelder's] books apart is the fantastic and fascinating cast of characters he weaves in his stories. The most compelling character in both books is Ulfelder's protagonist, Conway Sax, who has a tough exterior but also is so mulit-sided in his personality that one never knows what to expect.... [ The Whole Lie ] is a fantastic read where there are plenty of plot twists, political corruption, blackmail, lying at every turn that Beacon Hill followers will eat up., I thought crime fiction couldn't get much better than Purgatory Chasm by Steve Ulfelder. Steve proves me wrong with his follow up The Whole Lie ... The writing is exceptionally hardboiled, the characters vivid and interesting, the plot dark and exciting. One of the best PI novels of the year so far., [A] superlative debut... one of the best mystery debuts I've read in a long time. Steve Ulfelder is definitely a new voice to be heard in the noir genre. Unlike most bloody, shoot-'em-up crime dramas, Purgatory Chasm is a great whodunit....[It's] a very unique mystery with memorable characters and a gripping, whodunit plot that involves a serial killer. On several occasions, I became teary eyed, especially when reading about the crushed hopes and dreams of some of the novel's tragic characters. The ending itself was quite sad. I won't be able to shake myself free of it for a long time., Mechanic, occasional vigilante and recovering alcoholic Conway Sax is one of the more compelling characters in recent American crime fiction, which is entirely due to Steve Ulfelder's exceptional talent for plotting, characterization and dialogue. The Whole Lie digs deeper into Conway's past and present relationships, as well as providing a twisty mystery with a believable resolution. Corruption, blackmail, past lovers and more collide in this series second from the talented new author., Conway is one of those tough but tender, emotionally damaged protagonists that calls out to certain mystery readers.... Ulfelder's first novel gets a thumbs up., Steve Ulfelder has the ability to suggest lots of information in short dialogue and description, creating a rich field of other interesting characters.... The plot is driven by murder, blackmail, loyalty and betrayal, along with many people with many reasons who could be villains. The book is fast-paced, and the reader is happily pulled along., Ulfelder has created a fresh, compelling lead in Conway Sax, a character precariously straddling the line between invincible tough guy and vulnerable emotional wreck. The conflicts Conway struggles with, both internally and externally, are as real and raw as it gets, and Ulfelder's portrayal of a man torn between his loyalty to the past and hope for the future is nothing short of masterful. It's the guaranteed truth that you will be taken in by The Whole Lie ., A highly enjoyable journey of one man's quest to hold his end of the bargain - with the help of a few friends. The narrative is slick and Purgatory Chasm is a very quick read, one thing it certainly did was hold my attention effortlessly throughout., Like the cars of which Steve Ulfelder writes with such knowledge and grace, this story holds a hot, ominous idle just until Ulfelder engages gears and hits the gas, pinning you back against the seat, helpless to leave before the end of the ride. One of those rare debuts that leaves you immediately eager to see what is next., Fast-paced and hard-hitting, Ulfelder knows this territory well, pushing the limits and pulling back just in time., The Massachusetts gubernatorial race forms the backdrop for Ulfelder's excellent sequel to his Edgar-finalist debut, Purgatory Chasm... Readers will want to see more of Ulfelder's tough but vulnerable lead, whose narration offers a warts-and-all view of his multifaceted character., The story is suspenseful and original, the characters are well-drawn, and the dialogue crackles. The fact is, Steve Ulfelder can really write, and Purgatory Chasm is a remarkably strong debut. I look forward to his next book., Purgatory Chasm is the dark -- sometimes despairing -- story of Conway Sax's Barnburner promise to a fellow alcoholic, and Ulfelder's voice makes the tale as powerful and true as rocketing down the back straight at Martinsville Speedway. He's given us living proof that scars are sometimes the only legacy we can pass down from one generation to the next., Praise for Purgatory Chasm : "A refreshing new character solving hardcore crimes.... crisp plotting, hard-boiled style and realistic dialogue." - Associated Press "Gritty... Conway [is] both tough and vulnerable, a man who has made too many mistakes in his life and, unfortunately, will make even more. Purgatory Chasm is a superb beginning for an author who shows much promise." - South Florida Sun-Sentinel, The strength of The Whole Lie is in the larger than life characters of Conway Sax, Savvy Kane, and baby-daddy Bert Saginaw. In signature Ulfelder style, everyone is a suspect, everyone has an angle, and everyone is lying. Throw in some campaign secrets, blackmail photos, and the fact that every time Sax thinks he has the killer, that person ends up dead, and you have a thrilling tale that moves at NASCAR speed., Full of fascinating characters... If you have to read The Whole Lie in multiple sittings, you'll likely struggle to put it down and rush to get back to it as quickly as you can. Add Ulfelder to my must-read list. I'm looking forward to hanging out with Conway Sax and friends again., Purgatory Chasm is one of those books I had a hard time putting down. It grabbed me with the first line and I had to keep reading to find out what kind of trouble Conway was going to get into next. And there was plenty of trouble. There were loads of twists and turns and an ending I didn't see coming. I thought about it long after I finished the book. Every character was well-drawn and compelling. Conway is a guy you just have to root for. His friend, Randall--an Iraq war veteran with a prosthetic leg--is Conway's conscience and tries to keep him on the straight and narrow. Charlene is Conway's on-and-off girlfriend. She's been disappointed by him several times, but somehow their relationship survives. I especially liked the relationship between Charlene's daughter and Conway. Even minor characters who only make one-time appearances are interesting. If you like P.I. novels with lots of action, compelling characters, and an ending that will blow you away, Purgatory Chasm is definitely a book you need to pick up., Fathers and sons, American style.... The protagonist is... strong, engaging and fully realized... A promising debut., Steve Ulfelder makes an impressive debut with a most unusual protagonist in Purgatory Chasm.... Once you open Purgatory Chasm, you will find it very hard to put down. Steve Ulfelder is a new author to watch and I hope he will give us more of Conway Sax and his close-knit Barnburners., Purgatory Chasm grabs you at the gate and doesn't let go, careening through a top-notch whodunit to an ending you don't see coming. A debut this good makes you wonder what Ulfelder's holding back for the next race., Conway Sax is a has-been racing driver, an ace auto mechanic, a recovering alcoholic and a refreshing new character solving hardcore crimes....Non-racing and non-car fans will appreciate his hero as well as his crisp plotting, hard-boiled style and realistic dialogue. In his debut novel, Ulfelder deftly solves a mystery, and explores how family ties are established and what they mean., If you enjoy novels about bad boy anti-heroes, Purgatory Chasm is well-written, richly plotted and a lot of fun. Recommended., Ulfelder, a former business and technology journalist turned novelist and race-team owner, infuses his work with grit leavened by grace, and The Whole Lie not only fulfills the promise of its predecessor, Purgatory Chasm , but also surpasses it. Not for the faint of heart, but a novel that should appeal to political junkies and motorheads alike, The Whole Lie is, in all its disturbing beauty, a work of hardcore crime-fiction art.
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2012-005473
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
A Conway Sax Mystery Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
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