ToxiCity A Prequel, Libby Fischer Hellmann
ToxiCity A Prequel, Libby Fischer Hellmann
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ToxiCity: A Prequel
The Georgia Davis Series #3

Author: Libby Fischer Hellmann

Narrator: Beth Richmond, Derek Shetterly

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/20/2016


Synopsis

A prequel to Libby Fischer Hellman’s Georgia Davis PI series.A dark thriller and police procedural from best-selling crime writer Libby Fischer Hellmann. When three bodies turn up in rapid succession, all in landfills or waste disposal dumpsters, rookie cop Georgia Davis is drawn into the investigation. Teaming up with her detective boyfriend Matt and his friend Detective Sergeant John Stone, Georgia must work out who’s responsible for the killings, but there’s little evidence to go on. Complicating the situation is the daughter of a real estate mogul, who also happens to have her eye on Matt. Fans of Hellmann’s Deftly weaving emotional pressure into an engaging plot ToxiCity is a must-read addition to the libraries of crime fiction enthusiasts the world over.Toxicity is as gritty as it is spellbinding. It draws the reader inexorably into a web of deceit, heart-crushing loss, and righteous fury… A stunning and satisfying conclusion. J. Carson Black, Best-selling author of Darkness on the Edge of TownAnybody that loves police procedurals written tautly, with grit and a healthy dose of noir, will love this one…her Georgia Davis series may just be one of the best crime thriller series being written today. The Seattle Post-IntelligencerLovers of Hellmann’s novel, Easy Innocence, will enjoy learning how heroine Georgia Davis survived her Chicago cop rookiehood. Chicago TribuneI was blown away once I began reading. I literally couldn’t put the book down… Think CSI meets Erin Brockovich… F. MurrellHellmann writes with the economy and emotional punch of classic crime novelists like Lawrence Block. And she has created a perpetrator who is complex, realistic and completely unexpected…Peg Rorbarchek

About Libby Fischer Hellmann

Libby Fischer Hellmann is a critically acclaimed crime writer loved by readers the world over for her compulsively readable thrillers and strong female characters. Her fast-paced crime fiction spans fourteen novels and over twenty short stories. She has also edited a popular crime fiction anthology called Chicago Blues. Libby’s thrilling and richly varied crime novels have won numerous awards. Libby is exceptionally committed to her work, and in 2005-2006 she was the National President of Sisters in Crime, a 3,400+ member organization dedicated to strengthening the voice of female mystery writers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lelia on June 15, 2019

Oftentimes, police procedurals are rather linear, taking the reader down a straightforward path from crime to solution, but that is definitely not the case with ToxiCity. Here, we have a tale full of complexity and a plethora of twists and turns leading to answers that are tinged with a bit of ambig......more

Goodreads review by Georgia on March 14, 2022

After reading the first two books in the Georgia Davis series, I found this one not up to my expectation! That's ok. It still held my interest! The story a prequel to the other two, is more about Georgia's old boyfriend, Matt Singer and another Policeman, John Stone who are working a case with a lot......more

Goodreads review by Jim on May 26, 2015

Another incredible thriller from master story teller Libby Hellmann, "Toxicity", is the third novel from the Georgia Davis P.I. series. The most suspenseful Georgia Davis book to date. From the first chapter right on through book's conclusion this story is intense and powerful. Georgia Davis is livi......more

Goodreads review by Betty on October 30, 2011

I haven't read either of the Georgia Davis books, and Toxicity is an excellent introduction to the character, providing Georgia's backstory. But the book is more than just a prequel to the series. It's full of well-drawn characters, a solid mystery, and provocative issues, both personal and societal......more

Goodreads review by Sibel on September 27, 2011

I loved this book. Not only will the writing style draw you in and make you unable to put down, the plot is skillfully interwoven to keep you guessing. Think A Civil Action meets Erin Brockervich. And the scary thing is, it could happen to you. Greed, murder, cover-ups, damaged relationships - this......more