The Burglar in the Closet

Name: The Burglar in the Closet
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Lawrence Block
ISBN: 9781436178020

Author: Lawrence Block

Series: Bernie Rhodenbarr #2

Narrator: Richard Ferrone

Unabridged: 5 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/12/2008

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective

Synopsis

It’s hard to ignore someone with his hands in your mouth. Bernie Rhodenbarr’s all ears when Dr. Sheldrake, his dentist, starts complaining about his detestable, soon-to-be-ex wife, and happens to mention the valuable diamonds she keeps lying around the apartment. Since Bernie’s been known to supplement his income as a bookstore owner with the not-so-occasional bout of high-rise burglary, a couple of nights later he’s in the Sheldrake apartment with larceny on his mind—and has to duck into a closet when the lady of the house makes an unexpected entrance. Unfortunately he’s still there when an unseen assailant does Mrs. Sheldrake in … and then vanishes with the jewels. Bernie’s got to come out of the closet some time. But when he does, he’ll be facing a rap for a murder he didn’t commit—and for a burglary he certainly attempted—unless he can hunt down the killer who left him hanging.

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 April 21, 2014

This book inspired one of the greatest head-scratchers in the history of film adaptations when Hollywood decided that Burglar would feature Whoopi Goldberg playing a white male and Bobcat Goldthwait would be perfect as a lesbian dog groomer. I got to meet Lawrence Block while he was on a book tour fo......more

Goodreads review by James on November 28, 2020

The second Bernie Rhodenbarr novel is another very light entertainment from the prolific Lawrence Block. The joy of reading these books lies simply in the opportunity to hang out with Bernie who is, by profession, a gentleman burglar. The plots are almost always meaningless and sometimes nonsensical......more

Goodreads review by Book Concierge on April 09, 2023

In this second episode of the series, Bernie Rhodenbarr gets roped into stealing from his dentist’s ex-wife. It seems like an easy score, and he’s scoped out the lady’s apartment building and her habits, so he feels confident. But when she returns before he has left, he slips into the closet only to......more

Goodreads review by Oliver on December 03, 2023

A thoroughly entertaining light murder mystery from Block. The plot isn’t amazing, but Bernie is such a fun character to hang out with.......more

Goodreads review by Francis on December 22, 2015

Well, well, well, another adventure with Bernie. So who’s Bernie? Easy, remember Archie? Nero Wolf's, do everything partner. Well move him up a couple of decades but keep him the same age, drop Nero and make him a professional burglar and that's him. I'm telling you it's the same guy, breezy, flippa......more