The Dime: Detective Betty
Autor Kathleen Kenten Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 ian 2019
Brooklyn's
toughest
female
detective
takes
on
Dallas--and
neither
is
ready
for
the
fight.
Dallas,
Texas
is
not
for
the
faint
of
heart.
Good
thing
for
Betty
Rhyzyk
she's
from
a
family
of
take-no-prisoners
Brooklyn
police
detectives.
But
her
Big
Apple
wisdom
will
only
get
her
so
far
when
she
relocates
to
The
Big
D,
where
Mexican
drug
cartels
and
cult
leaders,
deadbeat
skells
and
society
wives
all
battle
for
sunbaked
turf.
Betty
is
as
tough
as
the
best
of
them,
but
she's
deeply
shaken
when
her
first
investigation
goes
sideways.
Battling
a
group
of
unruly
subordinates,
a
persistent
stalker,
a
formidable
criminal
organization,
and
a
disappointed
girlfriend,
the
unbreakable
Detective
Betty
Rhyzyk
may
be
reaching
her
limit.
Combining
the
colorful
pyrotechnics
ofBreaking
Badwith
the
best
of
the
gritty
crime
genre,
THE
DIME
is
Kathleen
Kent's
brilliant
mystery
debut
and
the
launch
of
a
sensational
new
series.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780316489287
ISBN-10: 031648928X
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 108 x 171 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.16 kg
Editura: Little, Brown and Company
Colecția Mulholland Books
Seria Detective Betty
ISBN-10: 031648928X
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 108 x 171 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.16 kg
Editura: Little, Brown and Company
Colecția Mulholland Books
Seria Detective Betty
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Notă biografică
Kathleen
Kentis
the
author
of
three
bestselling
historical
novels,The
Heretic's
Daughter,
The
Traitor's
Wife,andThe
Outcasts.She
is
also
the
author
of
the
short
story
"Coincidences
Can
Kill
You,"
published
in
Dallas
Noir,
which
was
the
inspiration
forThe
Dime,her
first
work
of
crime
fiction.
Kent
lives
in
Dallas,
TX.
Recenzii
One
of
the
Best
Books
of
the
Year
-Dallas
Observer,
BookRiot
"One of the most breathless, inventive, and be forewarned, violent suspense plots I've read in a long time."—Maureen Corrigan,NPR's Fresh Air
"Exciting [and] moving . . . Grisly but likable"—Tom Nolan,Wall Street Journal
"Terrific . . . Kent's own ability to avoid predictable outcomes and keep the reader on edge bodes well for future installments in this series."—Lloyd Sachs,Chicago Tribune
"The plot revolves around the Asian sex- and drug-trafficking trade run by the cutest little old lady you ever did see, but the broader appeal is Kent's offbeat humor, which pulls up reins just before it takes the story over a cliff."—Marilyn Stasio,New York Times Book Review
"Kathleen Kent finds the noir side of Dallas. . . . Betty Ryhzyk [is] a beguiling protagonist. . . . [She] brings freshness and new energy to the role. . . . There's no shortage of Pine Curtain gothic in this landscape of mangy dogs, religious nuts and violent meth-heads."—Doug J. Swanson,Dallas Morning News
"Gritty and gripping, explosive and emotional, Kathleen Kent'sThe Dimegrabs you from its opening scene and never lets go. Kent tears off the glossy facade of Dallas to show us a dark underbelly of crime. A great start from an exciting new series."
—Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The First Order
"As hard-to-forget as Kent's main character is, the breakout star [is] the city of Dallas."—Rachel Williams,Dallas Observer
"Kent knows her craft.The Dime's tight plotting and masterful suspense is no surprise."—Ginni Beam,D Magazine
"[Kent] explodes into the crime genre with a detective who has all the qualities that'll make her stand out from the crowd. . . . Betty is [a] kick-butt detective. . . . Kent's brilliant, sometimes-gentle and humorous observations humanize and set this book apart."—Barbara Clark,BookPage
"Outstanding . . . Kent never sacrifices robust characters, or biting humor, during scenes of brutal violence, which, though disturbing, are essential to the rich plot."—Publishers Weekly (starred boxed review)
"Violent, sexy, and completely absorbing. Kent's detective is Sam Spade reincarnated-as a brilliant, modern woman. . . . The mystery succeeds as both whodunit and as a deeper character-driven novel. Kent neatly balances the tough talk and high body count of a traditional hard-boiled detective novel, reminiscent of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, with the modern strength of this complex, flawed, and interesting woman. . . . Every layer of this novel strikes the right note."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"Kent is an effective storyteller and an acute social observer, with a sharp eye for Texas-sized absurdities."—The Los Angeles Review of Books
"Perfect for the current time"—Flavorwire
"Betty is a terrific character . . . A worthy addition to the ranks of strong female detectives."—Booklist
"I lovedThe Dime.Betty is my hero. Smart, determined, and so unique. The writing is as smooth as Texas spring water and the story grabs you by the throat and drags you happily through a briar patch of surprise and excitement and leaves you exhausted under the Dallas skyline. More please!"
—Joe R. Lansdale, author of Honky Tonk Samurai
"[A] gritty series debut . . . This fast-paced, adrenaline-producing suspense novel will appeal to Karin Slaughter fans."—Library Journal
"InThe DimeKathleen Kent introduces an exciting new force in the crime thriller world: Detective Betty Rhyzk. You probably can't pronounce her last name but she doesn't give a shit; she'd more likely roundhouse kick you in the ear for your stupidity. Betty comes from a long line of battle-hardened NYC cops but when she dives into the criminal world of Dallas, Texas, Betty quickly realizes that she ain't in Brooklyn anymore. The tension escalates to a shattering, shocking conclusion that will take Betty to the very edge of what she can endure, physically and psychologically. Kent masterfully draws upon the rich tapestry of neo-noir Dallas, a city of grit, glitter, and guns, that hasn't had its proper treatment in contemporary crime fiction. Until now."
—Matthew Bondurant, author of The Wettest Country in the World
"Smart, gritty, and populated by a rogue's gallery of unforgettable characters,The Dimeis relentless. As it races full-bore its way toward a climax that's truly creepy, the best you can do is hang on--and it's a hell of a ride."—Kelly Braffet, author of Save Yourself
"Kent has written a brilliant detective with hard-edges and heart while striking the perfect balance of humor, violence, action, and procedural."—Jamie Canaves,BookRiot
"Only a fan blowing in the right direction could flip the pages of this lightning-paced tale any faster. It may be her crime fiction debut, but Kathleen Kent writes with the hard-boiled confidence of a veteran....Betty is buff, brave, and believable. She is a terrific, fully-realized addition to her genre."—Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"One of the most breathless, inventive, and be forewarned, violent suspense plots I've read in a long time."—Maureen Corrigan,NPR's Fresh Air
"Exciting [and] moving . . . Grisly but likable"—Tom Nolan,Wall Street Journal
"Terrific . . . Kent's own ability to avoid predictable outcomes and keep the reader on edge bodes well for future installments in this series."—Lloyd Sachs,Chicago Tribune
"The plot revolves around the Asian sex- and drug-trafficking trade run by the cutest little old lady you ever did see, but the broader appeal is Kent's offbeat humor, which pulls up reins just before it takes the story over a cliff."—Marilyn Stasio,New York Times Book Review
"Kathleen Kent finds the noir side of Dallas. . . . Betty Ryhzyk [is] a beguiling protagonist. . . . [She] brings freshness and new energy to the role. . . . There's no shortage of Pine Curtain gothic in this landscape of mangy dogs, religious nuts and violent meth-heads."—Doug J. Swanson,Dallas Morning News
"Gritty and gripping, explosive and emotional, Kathleen Kent'sThe Dimegrabs you from its opening scene and never lets go. Kent tears off the glossy facade of Dallas to show us a dark underbelly of crime. A great start from an exciting new series."
—Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The First Order
"As hard-to-forget as Kent's main character is, the breakout star [is] the city of Dallas."—Rachel Williams,Dallas Observer
"Kent knows her craft.The Dime's tight plotting and masterful suspense is no surprise."—Ginni Beam,D Magazine
"[Kent] explodes into the crime genre with a detective who has all the qualities that'll make her stand out from the crowd. . . . Betty is [a] kick-butt detective. . . . Kent's brilliant, sometimes-gentle and humorous observations humanize and set this book apart."—Barbara Clark,BookPage
"Outstanding . . . Kent never sacrifices robust characters, or biting humor, during scenes of brutal violence, which, though disturbing, are essential to the rich plot."—Publishers Weekly (starred boxed review)
"Violent, sexy, and completely absorbing. Kent's detective is Sam Spade reincarnated-as a brilliant, modern woman. . . . The mystery succeeds as both whodunit and as a deeper character-driven novel. Kent neatly balances the tough talk and high body count of a traditional hard-boiled detective novel, reminiscent of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, with the modern strength of this complex, flawed, and interesting woman. . . . Every layer of this novel strikes the right note."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"Kent is an effective storyteller and an acute social observer, with a sharp eye for Texas-sized absurdities."—The Los Angeles Review of Books
"Perfect for the current time"—Flavorwire
"Betty is a terrific character . . . A worthy addition to the ranks of strong female detectives."—Booklist
"I lovedThe Dime.Betty is my hero. Smart, determined, and so unique. The writing is as smooth as Texas spring water and the story grabs you by the throat and drags you happily through a briar patch of surprise and excitement and leaves you exhausted under the Dallas skyline. More please!"
—Joe R. Lansdale, author of Honky Tonk Samurai
"[A] gritty series debut . . . This fast-paced, adrenaline-producing suspense novel will appeal to Karin Slaughter fans."—Library Journal
"InThe DimeKathleen Kent introduces an exciting new force in the crime thriller world: Detective Betty Rhyzk. You probably can't pronounce her last name but she doesn't give a shit; she'd more likely roundhouse kick you in the ear for your stupidity. Betty comes from a long line of battle-hardened NYC cops but when she dives into the criminal world of Dallas, Texas, Betty quickly realizes that she ain't in Brooklyn anymore. The tension escalates to a shattering, shocking conclusion that will take Betty to the very edge of what she can endure, physically and psychologically. Kent masterfully draws upon the rich tapestry of neo-noir Dallas, a city of grit, glitter, and guns, that hasn't had its proper treatment in contemporary crime fiction. Until now."
—Matthew Bondurant, author of The Wettest Country in the World
"Smart, gritty, and populated by a rogue's gallery of unforgettable characters,The Dimeis relentless. As it races full-bore its way toward a climax that's truly creepy, the best you can do is hang on--and it's a hell of a ride."—Kelly Braffet, author of Save Yourself
"Kent has written a brilliant detective with hard-edges and heart while striking the perfect balance of humor, violence, action, and procedural."—Jamie Canaves,BookRiot
"Only a fan blowing in the right direction could flip the pages of this lightning-paced tale any faster. It may be her crime fiction debut, but Kathleen Kent writes with the hard-boiled confidence of a veteran....Betty is buff, brave, and believable. She is a terrific, fully-realized addition to her genre."—Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Descriere
Kent's brilliant mystery debut and the launch of a sensational new series combines the colorful pyrotechnics of "Breaking Bad" with the best of the gritty crime genre in this story about Brooklyn's toughest female detective as she takes on Dallas--and neither is ready for the fight. Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel.ooks.