作品情報
完了したはずの事件の奥で、別の悪意が口を開く。
『Peter Pan Must Die』はJohn Verdonによる作品。元刑事デイヴ・ガーニーが、政治家射殺事件の有罪判決に潜む矛盾へ踏み込む長編ミステリ。 英語版Crownハードカバーで刊行確認。日本語版は確認できない。
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題材への踏み込みと構成の確かさが評価されている。専門性や分量を重く感じる読者もいるが、対象への愛情と読み応えが支持されている。
書籍情報
- 出版社
- Crown
- 発売日
- 2014-07-01
- ページ数
- 448ページ
- 言語
- 英語
- サイズ
- 16.31 x 3.81 x 24.21 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780385348409
- ISBN-10
- 0385348401
- カテゴリ
- 洋書/Mystery & Thrillers/Thrillers/Suspense
In John Verdon’s most sensationally twisty novel yet, ingenious puzzle solver Dave Gurney brings his analytical brilliance to a shocking murder that couldn’t have been committed the way the police say it was. The daunting task that confronts Gurney, once the NYPD’s top homicide cop: determining the guilt or innocence of a woman already convicted of shooting her charismatic politician husband -- who was felled by a rifle bullet to the brain while delivering the eulogy at his own mother’s funeral. Peeling back the layers, Gurney quickly finds himself waging a dangerous battle of wits with a thoroughly corrupt investigator, a disturbingly cordial mob boss, a gorgeous young temptress, and a bizarre assassin whose child-like appearance has earned him the nickname Peter Pan. Startling twists and turns occur in rapid-fire sequence, and soon Gurney is locked inside one of the darkest cases of his career – one in which multiple murders are merely the deceptive surface under which rests a scaffolding of pure evil. Beneath the tangle of poisonous lies, Gurney discovers that the truth is more shocking than anyone had imagined. And the identity of the villain at the mystery’s center turns out to be the biggest shock of all.
JOHN VERDON is a former Manhattan advertising executive who lives with his wife in the mountains of upstate New York. His first three Dave Gurney novels, Think of a Number, Shut Your Eyes Tight, and Let the Devil Sleep, are all international bestsellers.
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Peter Pan
Un poco lento para mi gusto. El final más ágil pero el resto, muy lento. El peor de sus libros para mí.
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Verdon/Gurney: A great combination!
I saw the title of Mr. Verdon's first book, Think of a Number, on Amazon, read the synopsis, thought it sounded interesting and ordered. I was hooked immediately and have been a John Verdon fan ever since. His creation, David Gurney, is one of the best characters in the genre. Right up there with Harry Bosch, Elvis Cole, Joe Pike and the infamous Lincoln Rhyme. The stories are tightly woven, thought provoking, intricate tales of mankind at its worst. David Gurney, ever the puzzle solver, takes us on a journey filled with whys and how comes and involves the reader in not only the psychology of the crime but also in the twists and idiosyncracies of the killer. You have to think when you read one of these books and, as I do, I put the book down and try to wrap my head around David Gurney's brilliant mind. Most of the time, Gurney wins. John Verdon is a gifted writer. He would have to be to have created such a gifted character. So now, the hard task of waiting for the next one. Thank you, Mr. Verdon, for some truly amazing books and the time spent enjoying them. Long live David Gurney and company.
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A winner!
This novel offers a roller coaster set of scenarios, one more formidable than the other, all of which end in an explosive manner. Vernon has crafted an excellent police procedural which is gripping and well narrated. Some humour, some gritty language and a carefully developed story line make this book a "must read" offering of the genre.
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Another great book
I've read the previous books in the series and had to wait for this one as, with no UK publisher, it was way too expensive! I finally managed to get one. This latest is the usual Dave Gurney book of riddles and puzzles. It's a great read and, especially if you've read the others, I'd thoroughly recommend. I won't bother recapping the story but I'd like to respond to some other reviews. Some reviewers have been critical about the pace of the story and relationships between the characters, especially Gurney and his wife. Yes these books flow at a gentler pace than others in its genre but that isn't a bad thing. The story doesn't race from chapter to chapter leaving readers on a knife edge because it doesnt need to - these books are more about problem solving and using your brain than any blood and gore shock factor - if you want sensationalism try Chris Carter! These books are like an episode of Jonathon Creek; a story that takes you by the hand and leads you through a winding maze of riddles and conundrums, keeping the pace slower so you have time to digest the information and then (foolishly) think you've solved it. Slower doesn't equal boring, not with these books. So if you enjoy a good puzzle, if you're a fan of Poirot or Jonathon Creek, then these books could be for you.
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Excellent Plot, Very Good Writing
Tough to put it down though pretty long. Really enjoyed. Might be a 5 star - certainly worth the read !
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