The Golden Orange

by Joseph Wambaugh

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O.M.G. Wambaugh is such a nutter!! Damn near every chapter I’m cracking up at on character or another, sometimes all at once. Crazy drunks, horny little fops, Hot Mamas and good ole boys abound in the richest little backyard of California. This makes for a laugh out loud, enjoyable and crazy read that only Wambaugh could deliver. (

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debavp | Jul 4, 2012 |

Nicely-paced. Wambaugh has a knack for the humorous metaphor, making the reading that much more interesting. Two-thirds into the story, the reader can begin to see how it will end; however, there are just enough twists and turns in the end-phase to make the end satisfying. (

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The Golden Orange

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Winnie Farlow

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Orange County, California, USA

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New York Times bestseller (Fiction, 1990)

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California's Gold Coast is the home of boat parades, middle-aged women in bikinis, and Winnie Farlowe, a 40-year-old ex-cop with a strong interest in drinking. But when a beautiful and spirited three-time divorce e introduces him to her world of clubs and mansions--and the mystery of her father's death--he soon finds himself running for his life.

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