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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9780449007167
ISBN number: 0449007162
Label: Ballantine Books
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 416
Printing Date: June 03, 2003
Publishing house: Ballantine Books
Release Date: June 03, 2003
Sale Popularity Level: 278123
Studio: Ballantine Books
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In this masterfully written fiction debut, David Corbett combines a gripping crime story with a poignant tale of enduring love.
Freelance photographer and wildcat smuggler Dan Abatangelo blows into Vegas to hit the tables and taste the night life. In his path waits Shel Beaudry, a knockout redhead with a smile that says, Gentlemen, start your engines. The attraction is instant–and soon the two are living the gypsy life on the West coast, where Dan captains a distribution ring for premium Thai marijuana, His credo 'no guns, no gangsters, it's only money.'
But the trade is changing. Eager to get out, Dan plans one last run, judges poorly, and is betrayed by an underling and caught by the DEA. To secure light time for Shel and his crew, Dan takes the fall and pleads to ten years. Now, having served the full term, he emerges from prison a man with a hardened will but an unchanged heart. Though probation guidelines forbid any contact with Shel, a convicted felon, he sets his focus on one thing: finding her.
Shel’s life has taken a different turn since her release from prison. She met Frank Maas, a recovering addict whose son died a merciless death. Driven by pity, Shel dedicates herself to nursing Frank back from grief and saving him from madness. But his weaknesses push him into the grip of a homegrown crime syndicate in command of the local methamphetamine trade. Mexicans are stealing the syndicate's territory, setting in motion a brutal chain of events that engulf Frank, Shel, and Dan in a race-fueled drug war from which none will escape unscathed.
A brilliant crime novel of betrayal and retribution, passion and redemption, The Devil’s Redhead heralds the arrival of a powerful new voice in fiction.
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Don't let the slight silliness of the title fool you. This is not your average crime novel. David Corbett is a writer of deep compassion who recognizes that people are not simply good or bad, and that in order for love to be genuine, it does not necessarily have to be healthy. If you are intrigued by exploring the complexities of the human psyche, human relationships, what makes us fall in love, and even what we'll do for love, this is the novel for you. But you'll have to get past a certain squeamishness you might naturally have for descriptions--very vivid, well-written ones at that--of badly decomposing bodies.
Whether we own up to it or not, many of us have a fascination with the flawed hero. Some of us might take it to the extreme by writing to inmates on death row, sending them money and declaring they are our soulmates. Others, like me, simply pick up a book like this one to read the steadily calm, yet feverish account of Dan Abatangelo, (whose surname appropriately means 'fallen angel' in Italian)and his redhead, Shel.
Apart from the main characters in this tale of love, brutal crime and quasi-redemption, the novel is salted with many other characters, characters we know because they reflect the dark, self-destructive side of ourselves or people we've come across somewhere along the line.
In addition, as a writer myself, I can attest to what a Herculean labour it was for the author to pass on his reflections of human nature without becoming maudlin or cliche. The fact that he was a private investigator comes through in his keen observations about peoples' 'little clues' -in their gestures, their chosen words, and even, their haircuts.
Apart from all of this, Corbett dedicated this novel to his deceased wife, who passed away far too young and just six weeks after this novel was accepted for publication. And I can't help but think, romantic reader that I am, that there's something of that tragic, but loving experience reflected in his descriptions of his two main characters.
Oh, pick it up and read it for heaven's sakes. It'll make you think, alright.
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I bought this book used. I was surprised to find that someone had kept it in such good shape. It appeared to have been brand new the spine only showed a little wear like they had only read a chapter or two.
I sat back in my favorite chair hoping to enjoy the story. I loved the title so much I was sure the book had to be good. My husband warned me I would not find it enjoyable. I wanted to like it, the woman in my craved liking the book written by the widower. My husband got the last laugh as I finally throw the book against the wall angry I wasted good money on this nightmare for grammar teachers
The very first thing I suggest is fire the editor. By page 13, I was so angry with the editor I wished I could call the author and say FIRE THE EDITOR THEY MISSED A LOT!
Page 1
~He went up to his room--the usual decor, meant to set your teeth on edge--and showered off the road dust, hoping to relax a little from the trip and order a light dinner from room service before heading out.~
What does "meant to set your teeth on edge" even mean, and why the long hyphens?
Page 13
~Glancing over his shoulder, he watched as Shel materialized through shadow at the porch door screen.~
Huh?
Page 93
~After securing the door behind the truck, the twins came front.~
I read the whole page twice just to try to guess what he meant to say in that sentence.
I am actually giving this book to my daughter's grammar teacher. I have a feeling it can help them all learn why sentence structure is important and why they need to pay attention to the rules of grammar.
Don't read unless you are willing to either skim the book for the storyline which is basic at best or are willing to try to guess what the writer meant by some of his sentences.
I kept reading because I got some sick enjoyment out of copying all of his bad sentences in a notebook. I filled a few pages. All I can say is thanks for the laugh!
L. Hartline
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This is the very first review that I have been motivated to write about any novel.I bought this book based on the reviews posted and I am mystfied how so many people see greatness in this work.The premise is week ,unrealistic and overly violent.I almost gave up on this book several times but continued reading hoping for the story to improve,but it did not.This is the worst novel I have read in many years and a cure for insomnia.If I could give it less than 1 star I would.
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I picked up this book for about 2 bucks at a used book store. I loved it from the very first couple of paragraphs, it always kept my attention.
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Corbett's writing is exceptional and his story lines not only entertain but get you thinking. I discover him through his second book, "Done for a Dime." I picked it up in a little bookstore in Pacific Grove CA. The jacket described a mystery about a jazz legend in and around the East Bay of SF/Bay Area Ca where I live. Another great story. The "Devil's Redhead," lived up to my expectation in every way.
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