Summary
A stunning novel by a master of suspense in which a naive young man with a head for numbers teams up with a veteran fraud investigator on a cross-country chase. In a startling turnabout, the pursuers become the pursued. A compulsive read which does for insurance rackets what Elmore Leonard did for Detroit or Dick Francis did for horse racing.
(This is a stand-alone novel, not one of the Jane Whitefields.)
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804115421 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0804115427 |
| Author: | Thomas Perry |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Ballantine Books Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2001 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 171mm x 107mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
“Compelling … a labyrinthine tale of murder [and] conspiracy… . The hardboiled dialogue, quirky characters, and careful pacing deliver some chilling fun.”—People (page-turner of the week)
“The characters in Thomas Perry’s surefooted adventures are always on the run. What encourages us to trot after them is their ingenuity in getting where they’re going and the resources for survival they discover within themselves when the flight becomes desperate.”—The New York Times Book Review
“A page-turner … A complex web of intrigue … Death Benefits moves like a streak and consistently stays a step or two ahead of readers.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Masterful … Insurance hasn’t been this interesting since James M. Cain wrote Double Indemnity.”—The Baltimore Sun
“Fast-paced … a totally enveloping read [that] relies on the wits of the characters rather than the high-tech gadgetry.”—The Denver Post
“Relentless action, several intriguing characters, and a wild, surprising finale.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
About The Author
Thomas Perry
Thomas Perry won an Edgar for The Butcher’s Boy, and Metzger’s Dog was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. His other books include Blood Money, The Face-Changers, Shadow Woman, Dance for the Dead, and Vanishing Act. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two daughters.
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