Slow Motion Riot

Blauner belongs to that group of writers who excel at honing the edge of large city life: it feels big, dangerous, and completely outside the control of any individual, much like a slow motion riot in fact. Originally published in 1991, this novel won an Edgar and was named a NYT International Book......more

Mysterious, contains violence and tragic endings.......more

I was judging the Edgar TV episodes and ran across an episode of a show I don't particularly like written by Peter Blauner. I was so impressed with his avoidance of cliches and stellar character development, that I looked into his bg and discovered that he was first and foremost a novelist. This was......more

Slow Motion Riot by Peter Blauner was a very intriguing read. As Blauner gets deeper into Darryl King and Steve Baum's psyche you start to feel how their word slows down around them. Overall, a well-done book that shows the hopelessness of crime fighters in New York during the crack epidemic and a f......more

An excellent first novel, Peter Blauner gives us a riveting and unique look at the rampant drug culture of New York City through the eyes of a burned out probation officer. A good guy, a villian, and a fast paced plot with an explosive ending and you have the makings of a good story. Throw in Blaune......more