The Frumious Bandersnatch

The Frumious Bandersnatch

by EdMcBain (Author)

Synopsis

Diva disappeared...This was supposed to be the night that launched a new pop idol into the firmament. Tamar Valparaiso has it all: young and beautiful with the body and voice of an angel. And just as importantly she is going to hit all the right demographics. With a Mexican father she's going to walk the Hispanic market and her Russian mother ensured that her blonde hair will not be scaring off the Britney fans. So, tonight, she is going to make debut performance of her first single on a luxury motor-launch in the heart of the city. But this is when she becomes Detective Steve Carella's problem. Halfway through her performance - and watched by millions of fans - masked men drag Tamar off the stage and into the bowels of a waiting speedboat. Now the city is in uproar and the responsibility of getting her back safely lies on Carella's shoulders..."The Frumious Bandersnatch" once again demonstrates that when it comes to non-stop pace, wit and action, Ed McBain is still the master of the crime world.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 22 Jan 2004

ISBN 10: 0752855859
ISBN 13: 9780752855851
Book Overview: McBain demonstrated a return to his peak with MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, achieving both great sales and critical acclaim. A true great of crime fiction. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY has been shortlisted for the 2002 Edgar award for the best novel. McBain's recent novels have been widely acclaimed as the best of his long and distinguished career: like James Lee Burke and Lawrence Block he is still improving. 'A multifaceted, psychologically astute portrait of crime and punishment that has 'Edgar nominee' written all over it.' Publishers Weekly on CANDYLAND 'A virtuoso' Guardian 'McBain is so good that he ought to be arrested' Publishers Weekly 'One of the masters of crime fiction.' Sunday Telegraph

Media Reviews
Read McBain's new novel for evidence that crime and quality aren't mutually exclusive. The verbal badinage is sharp, clever and always true to life. Count the pros. There are a lot of them. DAILY MIRROR, 16/01/04 Up-to-the-minute, witty and clever. IRISH INDEPENDENT 'McBain, like a great wine, only seems to improve with age... an engrossing plot that will take readers on a thrill ride. The name McBain guarantees a good read.' THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE
Author Bio
Ed McBain is one of the most illustrious names in crime fiction. In 1998, he was the first non-British author to be awrded the Crime Writers' Association/Cartier Diamond Dagger Award and he is also holder of the Mystery Writers of America's coveted Grand Master Award.