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From the national bestselling author of
Bad Things Happen—the debut that Stephen King called a “great f***ing book”—comes a new crime novel that will blow readers away…
ANTHONY LARK has a list of names—Terry Dawtrey, Sutton Bell, Henry Kormoran. To his eyes, the names glow red on the page. They move. They breathe. The men on the list were once involved in a notorious robbery. And now Lark is hunting them, and he won’t stop until every one of them is dead.
DAVID LOOGAN—editor of the mystery magazine Gray Streets—is living a quiet life in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with Detective ELIZABETH WAISHKEY and her daughter. But soon David and Elizabeth are drawn into Lark’s violent world. As Elizabeth works to track Lark down, David befriends Lucy Navarro, a reporter with a crazy theory about the case that threatens to implicate some very powerful people. And when Lucy disappears, David decides her theory may not be so crazy after all
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"A twist-filled adventure…The characters in this engaging work are full of surprises."
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“Very Bad Men is the mystery of the summer—totally top-shelf…Simply great storytelling."
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“Like Dolan’s notable debut, Bad Things Happen, this [is a] cleverly plotted, hard-boiled tale."
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“The rare crime novel with something for everyone who reads crime fiction.”
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Praise for Bad Things Happen: “You better believe [Dolan] has a gift for storytelling . . . the narrative comes with startling developments and nicely tricky reversals.” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review “[T]he novel is as well plotted as Agatha Christie at her best. . . . Its witty, sophisticated, suspenseful and endless fun . . . the best first novel Ive read this year.” —Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post “Brilliant.” —Chicago Tribune Praise for Very Bad Men: “One of the ten best mysteries of the year.” —Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal
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Priase for The Last Dead Girl
"Absorbing, exciting . . . fast and unpredictable . . . Mr. Dolan's characters are human enough to catch you off-guard, and he makes the actions of even the creepiest ones believable.” —Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal
“Dolan has a talent for ingenious, serpentine plots. . . . Dolan is an inventive, offbeat writer who manages to provide an entertaining mystery. . . . His David Malone novels deserve the praise theyve received. Most likely, well keep learning more about the trouble-prone Mr. Malone for years to come." —The Washington Post
"A New Master Mystery Writer Emerges: I hadnt read Harry Dolan before, for which Im thankful, as this is a prequel to his previous two mysteries. Now I can read about David Malone, who apparently later changes his name to David Loogan, in chronological order. Dolans writing is excellent, and readers can look forward to his future efforts the way millions of us look forward to the ever more superb novels of Harlan Coben, Michael Connelly, Jonathan Kellerman and Sue Grafton." —Steve Forbes, Forbes "Dolan's seemingly effortless prose sets off dialogue that surprises and delights, and his intricate plot is simply dazzling: a twisting, shifting labyrinth of events, characters, and motivations . . . every bit as good—if not better—than the first." —Booklist "[T]his prequel to 2009's Bad Things Happen puts Dolan's gifts as a storyteller on full display . . . you're in for a suspenseful ride." —Publishers Weekly “A very interesting plot with good characters that lure the reader into a variety of different worlds. Who could ask for anything more?” —Suspense Magazine
“One of Dolan's gifts is creating capricious and flawed characters who are nevertheless sympathetic. Jana is so well fleshed out and her life so tragic, her death is deeply felt. The tale is told in a nonlinear manner, with time jumps and interludes; the style is effective because it allows Dolan to keep shocking truths hidden until they're ready to be revealed.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
"Dolan is one of Americas best new crime writers; if you havent discovered him, youre in for a real treat." —Lansing State Journal
"As in his first two thrillers, Dolan plays out the complications with a spider's patience." —Kirkus Reviews
“[The Last Deal Girl] is one of the greatest novels we have read in while…stellar piece of work…the plot is very gripping, and the author who seems to excel in character development pushes various narratives forward.” —Mystery Tribune
"Presenting readers with just the right number of potential suspects, plot twists and turns, this fast-paced tale will sweep you along like a roiling river in spring spate. Dont plan on figuring out who the really bad guys are, though, because author Harry Dolan just wont let you. He is a master at creating suspense and, as always, treats his fans to a giant rollercoaster of a ride." —BookReporter
Praise for Bad Things Happen and Very Bad Men
“Great f***ing book, man. I was totally hooked.” —Stephen King
“You better believe [Dolan] has a gift for storytelling . . . the narrative comes with startling developments and nicely tricky reversals.” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
“One of the ten best mysteries of the year.” —Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal
“[T]he novel is as well plotted as Agatha Christie at her best. . . . Its witty, sophisticated, suspenseful and endless fun . . . the best first novel Ive read this year.” —Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post
“Brilliant.” —Chicago Tribune
“Harry Dolan has written an incredibly rich, smart read reminiscent of A Simple Plan or Presumed Innocent—not to mention that its just a damn good story.” —Karin Slaughter
“A wonderfully moody and atmospheric story reminiscent of the masters of the noir mysteries. Tightly plotted, sophisticated, and engrossing, this is a winner.” —Nelson DeMille
“Dolan gets everything right in his debut. . . . Pitch-perfect prose and sophisticated characterizations drive the noirish plot, which offers plenty of unexpected twists. . . . The talent Dolan displays suggests he has a bright future.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Brilliant. . . . I could go on for pages about the amazing amount of trust that Dolan generates from page one, letting us know that he wont make a false move. But I dont want to spoil your pleasure.” —Dick Adler, Chicago Tribune
“A wonderfully moody and atmospheric story reminiscent of the masters of the noir mysteries. Tightly plotted, sophisticated, and engrossing, this is a winner.” — Nelson DeMille
“Bad Things Happen is a very smart, well-written roller coaster ride that is always threatening to hurl the reader out into roaring empty space. Go along for the thrill ride!”—James Patterson
“Bad Things Happen builds like a Midwestern thunderhead into an atmosphere of darkness, dread, and impending doom. It is a hypnotically readable novel, with richly wrought characters, a corkscrew plot, and dialog worthy of Elmore Leonard. What a breathtaking debut.” —Douglas Preston, author of The Monster of Florence and Blasphemy
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A new book in the nationally bestselling series that has wowed critics and readers alike. David Loogan returns! Loogan is living in Ann Arbor with Detective Elizabeth Waishkey and her daughter, Sarah. He's settled into a quiet routine as editor of the mystery magazine Gray Streets-until one day he finds a manuscript outside his door. It begins: "I killed Henry Kormoran."
Anthony Lark has a list of names-Terry Dawtrey, Sutton Bell, Henry Kormoran. To his eyes, the names glow red on the page. They move. They breathe. The people on the list have little in common except that seventeen years ago they were involved in a notorious robbery. And now Anthony Lark is hunting them down, and he won't stop until every one of them is dead.
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A new book in the series that wowed critics and was a national bestseller-featuring the mysterious David Loogan.
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A Wall Street Journal Best Mystery of 2014!
David Loogans dark past is revealed in this prequel to Bad Things Happenthe critically acclaimed mystery that Stephen King called a great f***ing book.” On a rainy night in April, a chance encounter on a lonely road draws David into a romance with Jana Fletcher, a beautiful young law student. Jana is an enigma: living in a run-down apartment and sporting a bruise on her cheek that she refuses to explain. David would like to know her secrets, but he lets them lieuntil its too late. When Jana is brutally murdered, the police consider David a prime suspect. But as he sets out to uncover the truth about Jana, he begins to realize hes treading a very dangerous pathand that her killer is watching every move he makes.
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David Loogans dark past is revealed in this prequel to Bad Things Happenthe critically acclaimed mystery that Stephen King called a great fucking book.” On a rainy night in April, a chance encounter on a lonely road draws David into a romance with Jana Fletcher, a beautiful young law student. Jana is an enigma: living in a run-down apartment and sporting a bruise on her cheek that she refuses to explain. David would like to know her secrets, but he lets them lieuntil its too late. When Jana is brutally murdered, the police consider David a prime suspect. But as he sets out to uncover the truth about Jana, he begins to realize hes treading a very dangerous pathand that her killer is watching every move he makes.
About the Author
Harry Dolan graduated from Colgate University, where he majored in philosophy and studied fiction-writing with the novelist Frederick Busch. He earned a master’s degree in philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and currently works as a freelance editor. He grew up in Rome, New York, and now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his partner Linda Randolph.