Small Town

Name: Small Town
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Lawrence Block
ISBN: 9781461809487

Author: Lawrence Block

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 15 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/10/2011

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller

Synopsis

In the shadows of unbearable tragedy, an unlikely killing machine begins a one-man war to bring a city to its knees—a battle that will touch the lives of its eight million citizens including: • a writer on the verge of a breakthrough• a charismatic ex-police commissioner—and the inside choice for the next mayor—on the edge of a breakdown• a beautiful, sophisticated art dealer plumbing the depths of her own fierce sexuality• a defense attorney who prefers murder trials because there’s one less witness• an ex-addict who has turned being clean into a living, mopping up after New York’s nightlife Pulsating with the lives of its denizens—bartenders and hookers, power brokers and politicos, cops and secretaries, editors and dreamers—Lawrence Block's electrifying new novel reveals the small town at the heart of the Big Apple in all its power, terror, and stark beauty.

About Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block is an award-winning, internationally renowned bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series as well as dozens of short stories, articles, and books on writing. Block lives in New York City with his wife, Lynne.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kemper on July 18, 2016

Apparently one of my favorite mystery writers has a bit of a kinky side. This one seriously shocked me when I first read it back in 2002. Part of this was because Lawrence Block represents New York to me in a lot of ways, and it seemed like this book was his response to 9/11. While the shadow of that......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on August 20, 2021

I first read this book some ten years ago and though I was already a big fan of Block’s writing there was something about this particular novel that stayed with me, persuasively dragging me back to give it a second go. And this time I went the audio route, listening to the dulcet tones of George Gui......more

Goodreads review by Paul on April 11, 2012

This is one of Blocks best. I listened to it on tape, narrated by George Guidell. If you see a book on tape and it is narrated by Guidell, it is worth listening to. If you find a book by Block, it is worth reading. If you find a Block novel on tape that is read by George Guidell, you have a really e......more

Goodreads review by Mr. on August 15, 2015

I have to admit, the first chapters of this book could not hold my interest. While Lawrence Block did a terrific job introducing the characters whose lives would ultimately intertwine, I didn't really care about their individual problems. Everyone is after something, same as you or me. However, when......more

Goodreads review by Ed on December 25, 2011

This longish novel isn't my favorite Lawrence Block title. I'm partial to the excellent P.I. Matt Scudder hardboiled series. Small Town is a post-9/11 book where a select few New Yorkers get a bit crazy after the horrific tragedy, including one turning into a serial killer. And somehow they're all m......more