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Introducing Donald Tremaine, P.I. Once the world's number one surfer, Donald Tremaine quit at the top of his game, moved into a trailer in Malibu, and became a detective. Beautiful women don't ask for his autograph anymore. Now they ask for his help--like the stunning Nina Aldeen, who wants Tremaine to solve the murder of her uncle, advertising mogul Roger Gale, brutally slayed in his L.A. office a year earlier. The police investigation went nowhere. The suspects are many, and the victim had more secrets than anyone ever knew. But the closer Tremaine gets to the truth, the closer he comes to a killer who just might make his most complicated case his last. A novel that both honors and invigorates the classic private eye novel, Body Copy loudly heralds the arrival--with a bullet--of a major contender on the noir scene.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0061657166
ISBN13:9780061657160
Release Date:January 2009
Publisher:Harper Perennial
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Body Copy. It's in the details.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I read this book in 2 sittings. As a huge fan of murder mysteries in general and Robert Parker's "Spenser Series" specifically I found Craven's 1st effort to be right on the money and very promising. Craven's P.I. character, Donald Tremaine, is a likeable loner, well-crafted and brimming with personality and character. Craven hits all the necessary beats of an effective crime novel but his book stands out through his ability pepper the story with a ton of wit while simultaneously weaving in heartfelt emotion and psychological intrigue. I was fully engaged throughout and am craving some more.
1st novel? really?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I've read hundreds if not thousands of books in this genre and Craven's rookie effort is as solid as they come. The protagonist is extremly likeable and mixes a bit of the everyman with a bit of the man you want to be. The characters are textured and the plot pulls you in quickly. More than anything though this book is downright funny! Well done.
Entertaining and Insightful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Mr. Craven's first effort is solid. I genuinely had a great time reading this detective thriller. Mr. Craven's observations on life range from insightful to hilarious. He doesn't "over do" either type and they are dead on. The characters compel you to read on and his sense of humor comes through over and over. And he IS funny. Looking forward to the next offering from Michael Craven.
Looking forward to the next one
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I really liked this book. The story is woven well,written exceptionally well, and kept me engaged the whole time. The cleverness of the book is a testament to the author's creativity and his wit. Loved the detective. Had such a great combination of self-reflection and action. When is the next one?
couldn't put it down!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is both a smart read and a page turner. The author makes astute, witty observations while the reader is constantly propelled forward by the great plot twists. Tremaine, the P.I., is a perfect new character for the mystery genre. I am already looking forward to Craven's next book!
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