by Lawrence Block (Author)
A brilliant, fast-paced thriller. Adapted for major Hollywood release, starring Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens and Ruth Wilson. Big-time dope dealer Kenan Khoury is a wealthy man. One fine spring morning his wife Francine is kidnapped and a ransom is demanded. Kenan pays and his wife is duly returned to him-in - small pieces in the boot of an abandoned car. PI Matt Scudder is left to speculate on the motives of a very unusual kidnapper. And soon he is on the trail of a pair of ruthlessly sadistic psychopaths whose cruel games have only just begun...Soon to be a major Hollywood movie, starring Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens and Ruth Wilson.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Orion
Published: 07 Dec 2000
ISBN 10: 0752837486
ISBN 13: 9780752837482
Book Overview: A brilliant, fast-paced thriller. Adapted for major Hollywood release, starring Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens and Ruth Wilson.
As good as the crime thriller gets. -- San Diego Union-Tribune
Wonderful...Everyone who relishes a vicarious walk on the rough side should rejoice! -- Arizona Daily Star