ISBN: 9780593440353
Editorial: Berkley
Autor: Corbett, Ron
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 304
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: In this thrilling new series from Edgar®-nominated author Ron Corbett, the most dangerous predator in the Maine wilderness walks on two feet—and it is Danny Barrett's job to bring him down.Something is not right in the North Maine Woods.A small family-run lumber company should not have more than two hundred million unaccountable dollars on their books. Money like that comes from moving something other than wood across the border.The first agent the FBI sent undercover was their best man—sure to get the answers that were needed. He was dead within a month.Now, Danny Barrett is taking his place. Before he was a cop, Danny grew up in the woods of Northern Michigan. He is the only chance the feds have of getting answers, but how many more will have to die first?Review“Ron Corbett’s dynamite new series debut…has a snappy voice, the action is perfectly paced...And it brims with heart and grit, always a winning combination.”—New York Times Book Review“If you crave an action-and-adventure-packed summer survival tale, this one’s for you.”—The Boston Globe“Like a marvelous piece of north country wood, The Sweet Goodbye has a luxurious grain and finish—not to say that Ron Corbett’s debut novel of FBI Agent Danny Barrett doesn’t have its share of warp and twists. This is the plank that’s going to set the platform for one fine crime series.”—Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries“Small town secrets and big time corruption. The Sweet Goodbye is a throwback to the days of moody, flawed heroes and fun, complex bad guys. Compelling classic noir that plays out in a forgotten America.”—Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Heathens and Robert B. Parker’s Bye Bye Baby.“From the opening line Corbett makes Barrett a distinctive figure, nuanced enough to carry multiple sequels, and goes on to humanize even some of the bad guys, no mean feat. Vivid and detailed descriptions of the Maine woods enhance the intricate plot."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)About the AuthorRon Corbett is a writer, journalist, broadcaster, and cofounder of Ottawa Press and Publishing. A lifelong resident of Ottawa, Ron’s writing has won numerous awards, including two National Newspaper Awards. He has been a full-time columnist with both the Ottawa Citizen and the Ottawa Sun. He is the author of seven nonfiction books, including Canadian bestseller The Last Guide and the critically acclaimed First Soldiers Down, about Canada’s military deployment to Afghanistan. The first book in his Frank Yakabuski mystery series was nominated for the Best Paperback Original Edgar® Award.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.1Travis Lee left the Starlight Club and stumbled toward the cab pulling up to the curb. He bounced off the rear panel, bounced off it again, then found the door latch and steadied himself. He turned to the woman beside him and yelled, "Ta-da!"After that, he opened the door and fell inside.The woman didn't move. She was a tall woman dressed in a full-length mink coat that shimmered beneath the neon lights outside the nightclub, made the fur look like a gasoline spill rippling upon dark water. In a few seconds the cabbie got out to see what was happening. He looked at the woman, then at the open door, then leaned in the car and gave Lee a shake. When he stood up, the woman asked, "Is he passed out?""I don't think so, ma'am. He's not snoring or anything.""Trav, darling," she yelled into the cab, "you need to put your legs inside the car. The man can't wait here all night."But there was no answer. "I'll give him another shake," said the cabbie. "What's his name?""Travis Lee.""Really?""No, I'm just having fun with you. Can't you see I'm having fun?"The cabbie looked startled; then he blushed and put his head back inside the cab. "Mr. Lee, your wife can't get in. You need to sit up, sir. . . . Sir, do you hear me?"The woman pursed her lips and waited;
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