Pacific Beat
by T. Jefferson Parker
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Ex-cop Jim Weir thought he'd seen it all during his years on the force. That is until he saw the body of his sister Annie, brutally used by a monster in human form, then carelessly discarded. He'd never seen such grief ravage the face of his friend and brother-in-law Ray Cruz, a good cop on the Newport Beach Police Department. When Weir learns that the only witness swore the killer made his escape in a Newport Beach squad car, his disbelief turns to confusion and outrage. Now the anguished show more Weir is on the killer's trail, looking for answers among his former colleagues, but he's going up against a solid wall of silent blue. And just out of sight, a fractured shadow of a man watches Jim's progress with twisted amusement as he waits for his time to come. show lessTags
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Wonderful mystery that centers around the death of a young woman that had a mysterious hidden life. When Ann's brother returns from his own adventures in Mexico he discovers that there has been a lot going on with his family and friends. The day after he returns his sister is killed and as he helps investigate he discovers that his sister was involved in a whole other life. It is a fast paced mystery that has many twists and turns. Also, just as a personal note, I really enjoy the setting of Southern California because I grew up in this era and these beaches.
An excellent story by a great writer. Somehow I missed this one when it came out but glad I found it. Loved the OC setting (since I live there), the characters, and of course the wonderful writing. Nothing is as it seems and only after reaching the final pages do all the personal and political intrigues come together. Don't miss this one.
DP Lyle, Award-winning author of the Samantha Cody and Dub Walker thriller series
DP Lyle, Award-winning author of the Samantha Cody and Dub Walker thriller series
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Novelist T. Jefferson Parker was born in Los Angeles, California in 1953. He earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California, Irvine, in 1976, and initially worked as a reporter for a weekly newspaper. While writing for the Daily Pilot, he won three Orange County Press Club Awards. His first novel, Laguna Heat, was made show more into an HBO movie starring Harry Hamlin, Jason Robards and Rip Torn. His other works include The Triggerman's Dance, Where Serpents Lie, The Blue Hour, Red Light, and Cold Pursuit. Silent Joe and California Girl won the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2002 and 2005 respectively. Silent Joe also received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller. When not working on his books, Parker spends his time with his family, hiking, hunting and fishing, and playing tennis. He enjoys diving, snorkeling, and travel. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original title
- Pacific Beat
- Original publication date
- 1991
- People/Characters
- Jim Weir; Raymond Cruz; Virginia Weir; Becky Flynn; David Cantrell
- Important places
- Newport Beach, California, USA; California, USA
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- Members
- 229
- Popularity
- 141,700
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.67)
- Languages
- 5 — Danish, English, French, Norwegian (Bokmål), Swedish
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 25
- ASINs
- 3
