Mr. Clarinet: A Novel by Nick Stone (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mr. Clarinet by Nick Stone One of Britains favorite writers finally comes to America, in this novel that is gritty and unremittingly dark, replete with supervillains . . . [that] pays homage to pulp fiction and film noir.--("The Guardian") 448 pp. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A first-class thriller that is equal parts hard-boiled Raymond Chandler mystery and voodoo-powered crime-fiction masterwork. . . . A spellbinding thriller of the highest order." --Chicago Tribune Max Mingus wanted to turn down the case--15 million bucks or not. Three years had passed since Haitian billionaire Allain Carvers five-year-old son was abducted. Sure, Max had been the best detective in Miami once. But that was before he went to jail. Before his wife died. Plus, hed heard what had happened to the others whod gone searching for Charlie Carver before him . . . With nothing left to lose--and a lot of money to gain--Max heads to Haiti. He knows about the voodoo and black magic. But when the trail to the missing boy leads to a local myth about a spirit child stealer named "Mr. Clarinet," could the truth be even more shocking than the legend? Maxs job suddenly isnt just about finding the boy, his killers, or the money--its about just staying alive. Back Cover There was nothing waiting for ex-cop Max Mingus when he walked out of Attica Prison after serving hard time for murder--his adored wife died in a car crash while he was locked up. Now Miamis one-time top detective is haunted by an empty house, bad memories . . . and an impossible job offer for obscenely good money. Three years ago, Charlie Carver, the five-year-old son of a powerful Haitian billionaire, vanished. His father is offering Max $15 million to bring the boy back--or, at the very least, to find his body and deliver his abductors. Max knows he should turn this case down. Theres no way the kid is still alive, and pursuing his ghost means plunging headfirst into Haiti, a steaming island hotbed of crime, greed, voodoo, and corruption. And the three detectives who preceded Mingus are all dead . . . or worse. But Max has nothing left to lose--even if his investigation stirs up a murky evil that can swallow a man whole . . . and leads him to the soul-destroying truth about a terrifying local myth, a child-stealing nightmare called "Mr. Clarinet." Author Biography Nick Stone is the author of Mr. Clarinet, winner of the Crime Writers Association Ian Fleming Steel Dagger in 2006 and both the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel and the Macavity Award in 2007. He lives in London and Miami with his family. Review "Stones adrenaline-packed debut is not for the faint of heart . . . but readers accustomed to the grittiest of pulp fiction wont be deterred . . .this thriller introduces a fresh voice that fans of hardboiled fiction wont want to miss" -- Publishers Weekly"A first-class thriller that is equal parts hard-boiled Raymond Chandler mystery and voodoo-powered crime-fiction masterwork...Featuring a fascinatingly complex protagonist whose sense of honor is surpassed only by his brutality, and some absolutely jaw-dropping plot twists - all against the shockingly stark backdrop of Haiti - Stones debut is a spellbinding thriller of the highest order." -- Chicago TribuneGritty and unremittingly dark, replete with supervillains, Mr. Clarinet pays homage to pulp fiction and film noir. -- The GuardianThe search for the next big thing in the literary world is a dangerous business, but we think we may just have found him in Nick Stone. -- The ObserverPainstakingly researched, effectively written and well conceived, it deserves all of its pre-release hype. -- Big Issue in the NorthThis is a hotshot debut novel. If you trust my judgment, buy it. -- The Independent on SundayIf theres one thing you must do in 2006, curl up and read Mr Clarinet by Nick Stone. -- Daily ExpressThis is crime fiction at its zenith, challenging, compelling and with an insight that delves deep under the skin. -- Crimespree"This is a book for which the common superlatives, gripping, riveting, gritty and dark are simply inadequate. From the first chapter, Mr. Clarinet spins the reader on a whirlwind tour of both the underbelly of the Third World and the basest depths of the human soul." -- BookPage"Gritty, fascinating. . . . Stones exquisite writing, affinity for characters and ability to capture Haitis atmosphere fuel Mr. Clarinet." -- Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel Review Quote This is crime fiction at its zenith, challenging, compelling and with an insight that delves deep under the skin. Details ISBN0060897333 Author Nick Stone Short Title MR CLARINET Series Max Mingus Thriller Language English ISBN-10 0060897333 ISBN-13 9780060897338 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.92 Year 2008 Birth 1966 Subtitle A Novel DOI 10.1604/9780060897338 Series Number 1 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-12-02 NZ Release Date 2008-12-02 US Release Date 2008-12-02 UK Release Date 2008-12-02 Pages 464 Publication Date 2008-12-02 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16780572;

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