Tim Hess is a semiretired veteran cop staring at a death sentence-his own. Detective Merci Rayborn, young enough to be his daughter, is brash, impatient, and not someone from whom Hess wants to be taking orders. He certainly isn’t planning on falling in love with her… Together they must track down a psychopathic killer who’s been abducting beautiful young women from the malls of Orange County. Dubbed the “Purse Snatcher” for the chilling way he brags about his shockingly distinctive crimes, he is one of T. Jefferson Parker’s most original creations. “Ingenious, intricate, complicated yet credible, a real page-turner. There are leaks, leads, false leads, and an express train of an ending. Within the crackling tale, a quieter current carries an unforeseen and ill-starred love affair. A man much praised doesn’t need more encomiums; T. Jefferson Parker deserves all he gets.” -Los Angeles Times. “One of Parker’s best-and that’s a major statement considering his track record.” -Chicago Tribune
Merci Rayborn Série
Tato série sleduje osudy zástupkyně šerifa v Orange County v Kalifornii. Hrdinka se potýká s komplexními případy a osobními výzvami. Příběhy kombinují napětí kriminálních zápletek s psychologickým propracováním postav. Fanoušci napínavých detektivek a silných ženských hrdinek si tuto sérii oblíbí.
Doporučené pořadí čtení
Parker's many fans met Merci Rayborn, the Orange County homicide investigator, in The Blue Hour, and will be happy to renew their acquaintance with her in Red Light. Although she's still mourning the death of her former partner Tim Hess, who fathered her 2-year-old son, her relationship with fellow cop Mike McNally is progressing nicely, and so is her career on the force. Then two murders, decades apart, come together in a way that shakes Merci's world both personally and professionally; two beautiful young prostitutes are both killed for what they knew and what they threatened to tell. Who's covering up the corruption in the department that led to the first murder And was Merci's lover responsible for the second Someone's sending Merci evidence that disappeared from the police locker years ago; did that same person frame Mike tooMerci doesn't want to believe McNally's involved, but everything points to him. When she's forced to arrest him, everything she believes in comes in for a painful reexamination. And when her efforts to solve both killings lead inexorably back to where they started--to the department itself--she faces the most difficult challenge of all. Parker is a masterful writer, with a sure command of the idiom, a fine sense of pacing, and more emotional depth than many of his colleagues. Fans will applaud this outing, and new readers will seek out his extensive backlist. --Jane Adams
Black Water
- 384 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
Every appearance by T. Jefferson Parker's protagonist, Merci Rayborn, is a celebration for fans of police procedurals. A warm yet tough heroine, she embodies the wry charm and expert insight characteristic of Parker's storytelling. His novels are infused with genuine humanity, featuring honest motivations and a gripping narrative. The story begins with Archie Wildcraft, a promising cop, found shot beside his murdered wife, Gwen. Initially perceived as a botched murder-suicide, Sergeant Merci Rayborn's instincts suggest otherwise. As Archie clings to life, Merci delves into the couple's lives, believing in their deep love and that Archie has been framed. When he disappears from the hospital, it seems he's on a vendetta, and Merci must cover for him while seeking the truth. Her investigation leads her to the Russian mob, uncovering dark secrets she hesitates to reveal to the ruthless district attorney. The novel explores themes of loss, audacity, and vengeance, with an obsession that elevates it within the Rayborn series. Parker's complex character detail and poignant writing showcase his prowess as a superior stylist. Merci is not just a detective; she embodies her role, making her a relatable Everywoman.