Madman on a Drum David Housewright McKenzie Novel 2008 Hardcover-image
Madman on a Drum David Housewright McKenzie Novel 2008 Hardcover-image

Madman on a Drum David Housewright McKenzie Novel 2008 Hardcover

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Book Series: Twin Cities P. I. Mac Mckenzie Novels Ser. Genre: Fiction Series Volume Number: 5 Publication Year: 2008 ISBN-13: 9780312370817 Topic: Mystery & Detective / Hard-Boiled, Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators Number of Pages: 288 Pages Dewey Decimal: 813.54 Author: David Housewright Item Length: 8.1 in brand: St. Martin's Press LCCN: 2008-003303 Synopsis: Homicide cop Bobby Dunston's daughter has been kidnapped, taken in broad daylight on a city street in the middle of September. The kidnappers demand a million dollars and force Dunston to get the ransom from his friend McKenzie. It soon becomes apparent to the two of them that one of the kidnappers is childhood pal Scottie, a once aspiring drummer now gone astray, and that the kidnapping is payback for "crimes" committed in their past. McKenzie, former cop and now unlicensed P.I., handles the ransom drop-off and the child is returned safely. But Scottie is found dead - brutally murdered - and someone has taken out an open contract on McKenzie, using his own money to pay for it. Dodging attempts on his life from assassins of all shapes and sizes, McKenzie now has precious little time to uncover the mastermind behind it all if he's going to survive., The secret behind a kidnapping and a murder lies hidden in McKenzie's own difficult past, in the latest work from the Edgar Award-winning author., Homicide cop Bobby Dunston's daughter has been kidnapped, taken in broad daylight on a city street in the middle of September. The kidnappers demand a million dollars and force Dunston to get the ransom from his friend McKenzie. It soon becomes apparent to the two of them that one of the kidnappers is childhood pal Scottie, a once aspiring drummer now gone astray, and that the kidnapping is payback for "crimes" committed in their past. McKenzie, former cop and now unlicensed P.I., handles the ransom drop-off and the child is returned safely.  But Scottie is found dead - brutally murdered - and someone has taken out an open contract on McKenzie, using his own money to pay for it.  Dodging attempts on his life from assassins of all shapes and sizes, McKenzie now has precious little time to uncover the mastermind behind it all if he's going to survive. ISBN-10: 0312370814 LC Classification Number: PS3558.O8668M33 2008 Book Title: Madman on a Drum : a Mckenzie Novel Item Width: 6.1 in Language: English Publisher: St. Martin's Press Dewey Edition: 22 gtin13: 9780312370817 Intended Audience: Trade Format: Hardcover Item Height: 1.1 in Reviews: "Housewright's unapologetically flawed hero charms, while the clean plot lines, palpable Minnesota winter, and understated humor make this a good, satisfying read." --Publishers WeeklyonPretty Girl Gone "Housewright is terrific-funny, wry, and dead-on-which, along with some unexpected plot twists, gives this the sort of appeal that will have readers asking for the next book as well as ones that can fill in Mac's history." --BooklistonDead Boyfriends "It's got twists and double-crosses, exciting car chases and gun battles, leavened by plenty of laughs--a noirish novel with emphasis on theish." --The Boston GlobeonTinCity "It's clear [Housewright] is a Minnesotan in his bones, so his depiction of everything from beekeeping to the byways of Hilltop embeds us in a location where quiet indiscretions and desires highlight daily life... amiable and appealing…" -- Washington PostonTinCity "An amiable throwback to Marlowe/Archer. Housewright has a keeper in McKenzie -tough, smart, and sufficiently flawed to be entirely likable."-Kirkus ReviewsonA Hard Ticket Home, "Housewright's unapologetically flawed hero charms, while the clean plot lines, palpable Minnesota winter, and understated humor make this a good, satisfying read." -- Publishers Weekly on Pretty Girl Gone "Housewright is terrific-funny, wry, and dead-on-which, along with some unexpected plot twists, gives this the sort of appeal that will have readers asking for the next book as well as ones that can fill in Mac's history." -- Booklist on Dead Boyfriends "It's got twists and double-crosses, exciting car chases and gun battles, leavened by plenty of laughs--a noirish novel with emphasis on the ish ." -- The Boston Globe on Tin City "It's clear [Housewright] is a Minnesotan in his bones, so his depiction of everything from beekeeping to the byways of Hilltop embeds us in a location where quiet indiscretions and desires highlight daily life... amiable and appealing…" -- Washington Post on Tin City "An amiable throwback to Marlowe/Archer. Housewright has a keeper in McKenzie -tough, smart, and sufficiently flawed to be entirely likable."- Kirkus Reviews on A Hard Ticket Home Item Weight: 14 Oz

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  1. This gripping thriller keeps you hooked from start to finish! The fast-paced plot, sharp dialogue, and complex characters make it a must-read for crime fiction fans. Housewright delivers another intense McKenzie adventure full of twists and tension. The hardcover edition feels great in hand—perfect for collectors or first-time readers. Couldn’t put it down!

    Mark L04dae5

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