Murder by Definition (Main)
Con Lehane
(Author)
Description
Crime-fiction librarian Ray Ambler gets more than he bargained for when he acquires the archives of a controversial hardboiled crime author in this contemporary twisty mystery set in New York City.
Hardboiled crime writer Will Ford might be critically acclaimed, but he's every bit as debauched and disreputable as the ne'er-do-well private eye in his novels. So when Ford offers Raymond Ambler - crime-fiction curator at New York City's prestigious 42nd Street Library - a collection of his papers, Ambler wonders if the project will be more trouble than it's worth. Still, the disgraced author is an important talent, and Ambler's never been afraid of a fight. Ambler's ready for the controversy that greets news of the acquisition. He's not ready, however, for what he finds when he finally receives the papers: a gripping unpublished short story apparently based on a real case, with an explosive author's note. If it's true, there's been a shocking coverup at the heart of the NYPD - and a cop has got away with murder. If it's true. Ford's not talking, and Ambler's good friend Mike Cosgrove, a veteran NYPD homicide detective, is beyond skeptical. But as the pair investigate, they're drawn into the sordid underbelly of 1990s New York, packed with renegade cops, thugs and mobsters . . . and they'll be lucky to come back out alive. Gritty and fast-paced, this story of police corruption, murder and mayhem is a great choice for fans of traditional mysteries with complex plotting, atmospheric settings and red herrings a plenty!Product Details
Price
$29.99
$27.89
Publisher
Severn House
Publish Date
December 06, 2022
Pages
240
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.6 X 1.1 inches | 0.93 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780727850898
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About the Author
Con Lehane lives in Washington, D.C. He is the author of the 42nd Street Library mysteries, featuring Raymond Ambler, curator of the library's (fictional) crime fiction collection. He's also the author of three mysteries featuring New York City bartender Brian McNulty, and has published short stories in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
Reviews
A fun read for mystery buffs and librarians alike-- "Library Journal on Murder at the 42nd Street Library"
Plot twists and multiple points of view add to a gritty, complex tale that weaves details of library work and references to crime novels throughout the story-- "Booklist on Murder in the Manuscript Room"
Enjoyable first in a new series-- "Publishers Weekly on Murder at the 42nd Street Library"
Con Lehane's Murder at the 42nd Street Library offers up a masterful tale of intrigue, jealousy, and revenge in the grand tradition of Ross Macdonald. Not to be missed-- " Megan Abbott author of The Turnout "
Atmospheric setting . . . Those who love New York City and libraries will be rewarded-- "Publishers Weekly on Murder off the Page"
Intense, thought-provoking-- "Library Journal on Murder in the Manuscript Room"
The complicated Ray . . . looks like a promising newcomer in the talented-amateur ranks-- "Kirkus Reviews on Murder at the 42nd Street Library"
Fans and new readers will enjoy solving Ambler's latest puzzle-- "Booklist on Murder off the Page"
An apt choice for bibliophiles and those who like a New York City setting-- "Booklist on Murder off the Page"
Intriguing . . . Those with a taste for noir lite will want to check this out-- "Publishers Weekly"
A conscientious valentine whose librarians come off a lot better than its cops-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Plot twists and multiple points of view add to a gritty, complex tale that weaves details of library work and references to crime novels throughout the story-- "Booklist on Murder in the Manuscript Room"
Enjoyable first in a new series-- "Publishers Weekly on Murder at the 42nd Street Library"
Con Lehane's Murder at the 42nd Street Library offers up a masterful tale of intrigue, jealousy, and revenge in the grand tradition of Ross Macdonald. Not to be missed-- " Megan Abbott author of The Turnout "
Atmospheric setting . . . Those who love New York City and libraries will be rewarded-- "Publishers Weekly on Murder off the Page"
Intense, thought-provoking-- "Library Journal on Murder in the Manuscript Room"
The complicated Ray . . . looks like a promising newcomer in the talented-amateur ranks-- "Kirkus Reviews on Murder at the 42nd Street Library"
Fans and new readers will enjoy solving Ambler's latest puzzle-- "Booklist on Murder off the Page"
An apt choice for bibliophiles and those who like a New York City setting-- "Booklist on Murder off the Page"
Intriguing . . . Those with a taste for noir lite will want to check this out-- "Publishers Weekly"
A conscientious valentine whose librarians come off a lot better than its cops-- "Kirkus Reviews"
