Cold Day in Hell
Richard Hawke
'Hawke's intriguing second crime thriller, a considerably darker book than his debut, Speak of the Devil, which introduced New York City PI Fritz Malone, solidifies the wisecracking Fritz's place in the upper ranks of big-city series detectives.'
(Publisher's Weekly)'... Hawke spins a good yarn with enough twists to keeping it cracking along to a surprising finale.'
Frank Walker (Sun Herald)'If you're a fan like me of the classic wise-cracking noir hero then Malone is someone you'll want to get to know.'
(Readings Monthly)P.I. Fritz Malone returns in the eagerly awaited follow-up to Richard Hawke’s acclaimed series debut, Speak of the Devil.
Charismatic, late-night TV star Marshall Fox is on trial for a pair of grisly murders and, frankly, private investigator Fritz Malone couldn’t care less. Celebrities in this town, they’re like fleas on a dog.
But when one of Fox’s former lovers, dragged into the media circus when called to testify at his trial, is found murdered in her apartment, in a ritualistic fashion chillingly reminiscent of the first two victims — all while prime suspect Fox is behind bars — Malone begins to pay attention. Is this a copycat killing, or is the wrong man on trial?
Malone teams up with the NYPD to delve deeper into Fox’s past, and soon discovers the media darling’s secret life and, with it, a long list of suspects. And when yet another body turns up in Central Park, the message is clear: get too close to Fox and get ready to die.
Cold Day in Hell is a thriller that moves with breakneck speed as it unravels the ugly truths behind the lives of the beautiful people. It confirms Richard Hawke as a worthy successor to the street-smart, noir tradition of Carl Hiaasen and Walter Mosley.
'As with the first book in this series, Speak of the Devil, Hawke uses his intimate knowledge of New York City to give a nicely noir feel. And while following in the P.I. tradition, Fritz Malone's voice is distinctive enough to stand out in a crowded market-place. As Fritz himself would say, the series has "strapped on rockets".'
Dianne Dempsey (Age)Richard Hawke
Richard Hawke is the author of Speak of the Devil (Scribe), the first novel in the Fritz Malone series. He lives in New York City. Visit his website at: www.rhawke.com.
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Extent: 304
Size: 234mm x 153mm
ISBN (13): 9781921215124
RRP: $32.95
Pub date: April 2007
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