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The Crime Writer: A Novel
by Gregg Hurwitz
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ISBN13: 9780670063215 |
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Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
A crime writer finds himself entangled in his own gruesome mystery in this fast-paced psychological thriller.
Drew Danner, a crime novelist with a house off L.A.'s storied Mulholland Drive, awakens in a hospital bed with a scar on his head and no memory of being found convulsing over his ex-fiance's body the previous night. He was discovered holding a knife, her blood beneath his nails. He himself doesn't know whether he's guilty or innocent. To reconstruct the story, the writer must now become the protagonist, searching the corridors of his life and the city he loves.
Soon Drew closes in on clues he may or may not have left for himself, and as another young woman is similarly murdered he has to ask difficult questions not of others but of himself. Beautifully crafted and heartbreakingly told, The Crime Writer confronts our inherent fear of what we might truly be capable of — good or evil. Like nothing he's written before, The Crime Writer takes Hurwitz in an exciting new direction and is sure to reach a whole new audience.
Review:
"Hurwitz's L.A. thriller has noir pulp chutzpah in spades, even if it does start out with a bang and end up shooting blanks. When Andrew 'Drew' Danner, a crime novelist, is tried for the murder of his ex-fiance, Genevieve Bertrand, beside whose body he was found holding a bloody knife, he pleads not guilty. He has no memory of how he got to the crime scene because of a breakdown caused by a recently removed brain tumor. Once he's found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity, Danner sets out to find the real killer — or discover some very nasty things about himself. Someone's also trying to frame him for a second murder that appears to be similar to that of Bertrand. Luckily, Danner gets help from old friend Chic, an ex-professional baseball player, and Lloyd Wagoner, a troubled police criminalist. A tense, page-turning first act leads to disappointing explanations involving the police and a misinterpreted phone message. Still, the fast pace and ingenious setup provide considerable tension. Hurwitz (Last Shot) may not have written a California classic, but it's a worthy effort. 5-city author tour. (July)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
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"Hurwitz's carefully interwoven plot lines and taut writing...make for a deeply satisfying read, and the ending, revealed with masterful simplicity, shows the complex desires that make each of us capable of murder. A performance worthy of applause." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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"Hurwitz's insights about L.A. life sound knowing and are often ruefully funny....Crime fans looking for something different will love this one." Booklist
Review:
"[Hurwitz's] combination of classic crime noir elements — Los Angeles, multiple suspects, a compelling mystery — and a unique narrative format and characters make The Crime Writer a must-read." BookReporter.com
Review:
"Hurwitz has written a nice puzzler with a sympathetic hero and a great supporting cast. Recommended." Library Journal
Review:
"With The Crime Writer, Gregg Hurwitz has taken a quantum leap forward in the realm of American suspense literature. A thrilling, mind- bending journey, it is also deeply humane and beautifully written. You'll turn the final page with profound regret." Dennis Lehane, bestselling author of Mystic River and Shutter Island
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"Outstanding in every way. Hurwitz's previous books — great as they were — look like practice swings before this titanic blast." Lee Child, bestselling author of Bad Luck and Trouble
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"It'd be so simple to say that The Crime Writer toys and pokes and jabs with the genre. And of course it does. But by merging author and hero, Hurwitz sharpens a brand-new edge in his voice. An elegant, engaging, and wonderfully human book." Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Book of Fate
Review:
"The Crime Writer is the must read crime novel of the year. Brilliantly rendered with hip intelligence and fierce originality, this book is a stunner. Gregg Hurwitz may well have created a brand-name franchise — and deservedly so." Robert Crais, bestselling author of The Watchman
Synopsis:
In this fast-paced psychological thriller, a crime writer finds himself entangled in his own gruesome mystery.
About the Author
Gregg Hurwitz is the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of The Tower, Minutes to Burn, Do No Harm, The Kill Clause, The Program, Troubleshooter, and most recently, Last Shot. He has taught fiction writing in the USC English Department and at the La Jolla Writer's Conference.
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judithkaye, January 3, 2008 (view all comments by judithkaye)
Imagine waking up in a hospital with no memory and you’re the lead suspect in a murder investigation of your ex-fiancée. That’s exactly how “The Crime Writer” by Gregg Hurwitz begins.
When Andrew Drew Danner, a crime novelist, is tried for the murder of his ex-fiancée, Genevieve Bertrand, beside whose body he was found holding a bloody knife, he pleads not guilty. He has no memory of how he got to the crime scene because of a breakdown caused by a recently removed brain tumor. Once he's found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity, Danner sets out to find the real killer—or discover some very nasty things about himself. Someone's also trying to frame him for a second murder that appears to be similar to that of Bertrand. Luckily, Danner gets help from old friend Chic, an ex-professional baseball player, and Lloyd Wagoner, a troubled police criminalist.
I am glad I didn’t read the negative reviews prior to getting the book. This might have dampened my spirits. True, the book has a melancholy narrative; but please, Drew is being charged for murder. He’s not sure if he did it, plus a piece of his brain is floating in a jar. I think the book was set up perfectly.
Fantastic book. Fantastic writer.
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780670063215
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Libri
- Author:
- Author:
- Subject:
- Mystery & Detective - General
- Subject:
- Novelists
- Subject:
- Los angeles (calif.)
- Copyright:
- 2007
- Publication Date:
- August 2007
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Grade Level:
- General/trade
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 301
- Dimensions:
- 1.00 in.
