Category: | Book |
By (author): | King, Thomas |
Series: | Dreadfulwater |
Subject: | FICTION / Canadian |
FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General | |
FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural | |
FICTION / Native American & Aboriginal | |
Audience: | general/trade |
Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Published: | October 2017 |
Format: | Book-paperback |
Pages: | 448 |
Size: | 8.00in x 5.31in x 1.00in |
From The Publisher* | The award-winning, bestselling author of The Back of the Turtle and The Inconvenient Indian masters the comic mystery novel in this series opener, starring ex-cop Thumps DreadfulWater Thumps DreadfulWater is a Cherokee ex-cop trying to make a living as a photographer in the small town of Chinook, somewhere in the northwestern United States. But he doesn't count on snapping shots of a dead body languishing in a newly completed luxury condo resort built by the local Indian band. It's a mystery that Thumps can't help getting involved in, especially when he realizes the number one suspect is Stick Merchant, anti-condo protester and wayward son of Claire Merchant, head of the tribal council and DreadfulWater's sometimes lover. Smart and savvy, blessed with a killer dry wit and a penchant for self-deprecating humour, DreadfulWater just can't manage to shed his California cop skin. Before long, he is deeply entangled in the mystery and has his work cut out for him. A novel that will appeal to mystery fans as well as Thomas King's loyal audience, DreadfulWater Shows Up is a catchy, clever read. |
Review Quote* | "The characters are really clever. . . . The dialogue is crisp and just begs to head to the screen." |
Review Quote* | "Let's hope that DreadfulWater shows up again and again." |
Review Quote* | "Wry wit, clever writing, amusing characters. . . . [Readers] are going to love sharing this adventure with Thumps DreadfulWater." |