New Hope for the Dead, Charles Willeford
New Hope for the Dead, Charles Willeford
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New Hope for the Dead
A Novel

Author: Charles Willeford

Narrator: Stephen Bowlby

Unabridged: 7 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/17/2014

Synopsis

Homicide detective Hoke Moseley is called to a posh Miami neighborhood to investigate a lethal overdose. There he meets the alluring stepmother of the decedent and begins to wonder about dating a witness. Meanwhile, he has been threatened with suspension by his ambitious new chief unless he leaves his beloved, if squalid, suite at the Eldorado Hotel and moves downtown. With free housing hard to come by, Hoke is desperate to find a new place to live. His difficulties are only amplified by an assignment to reinvestigate fifty unsolved murders, the unexpected arrival of his two teenage daughters, and a partner struggling with an unwanted pregnancy. With few options, and even fewer dollars, he decides that the suspicious and beautiful stepmother of the dead junkie might be a compromised solution to all of his problems.Packed with atmosphere and humor, New Hope for the Dead is a classic murder mystery by one of the true masters of the genre. Charles Willeford's tour de force is an irresistible invitation to become acquainted with one of the greatest detective characters of all time.

About Charles Willeford

Charles Willeford (1919-1988) was an American writer of fiction, poetry, autobiography, literary criticism, and twenty novels, best known for his Hoke Moseley series, including Miami Blues, as well as such classics as Cockfighter and The Woman Chase.

About Stephen Bowlby

Stephen Bowlby has worked as a professional voice actor for more than forty years. His experience spans animation, character work, commercials, and narration. He has read numerous audiobooks throughout his career, including titles by Harold Robbins, Stuart M. Kaminsky, John Sculley, William P. McGivern, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sam on November 30, 2021

Hoke Moseley’s latest case is the suspicious death of a junkie who’s overdosed after swiping a large chunk of change from drug dealers. But then he’s put on a special assignment to solve a stack of cold cases in two months to make his boss look good enough to be promoted and also bring new hope of j......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on February 05, 2023

I love the vibe of this series, with middle aged, leisure suited, sad sack homicide detective Hoke Mosely who is just sharp enough that you never quite feel sorry for him. But it's a close thing. New Hope for the Dead develops at a relaxed pace, with the insouciant Hoke working several cold murder c......more

Goodreads review by James on November 05, 2015

New Hope for the Dead is the second novel in Charles Willeford’s Hoke Moseley series, following Miami Blues. Hoke is a middle-aged Miami P.D. homicide detective who’s been gutted financially by a divorce and has been reduced to living in a tiny room in a run-down residential hotel that is inconvenie......more

Goodreads review by Tracie on November 07, 2011

I might not read any other authors apart from Charles Willeford for awhile. This guy. Man. I enjoyed this just as much as Miami Blues even though I only gave it 4 stars versus the 5 I gave to MB. The crime-solvey bit that frames the middle parts is a little meh compared to that of MB, but man oh man......more

Quotes

“A top-notch crime novel…both tough and funny.” Washington Post

“If you are looking for a master’s insight into the humid decadence of south Florida and its polyglot tribes…Nobody does that as well as Mr. Willeford.” New York Times Book Review

“Sergeant Hoke Moseley, last seen in Miami Blues, is back, still saddled with alimony payments and bad dental work. Now Moseley has new troubles. His superior, Major Willie Brownley, is bucking for a promotion and wants Moseley to help him look good by tackling fifty unsolved homicides. Moseley has to shoulder these cold cases while investigating a current murder with drug-scene connections. Moseley is one of the most credibly human cops in crime fiction, and Willeford’s depictions of white-flight, crime-ridden Miami are powerfully drawn. Another fine police procedural in a superior series.” Booklist (starred review)

“This is a telling slice of Miami life…whose gritty realism contributes to a good read.” Publishers Weekly

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