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Dangerous Illusions

by Joseph J. Gabriele
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"NOT SINCE DASHIELL HAMMETT'S MALTESE FALCON HAS AN OBJECT OF DESIRE CAUSED SO MUCH TROUBLE!"—Craigie Zildjian

In a beguiling tale of deception and murder, desire and theft, seduction and betrayal—where nothing is what it appears to be—a man is murdered and an iconic musical instrument is stolen during a gathering at Eliot Sexton's Park Avenue apartment. The stolen item—an object of desire worshipped by millions—is the key to solving the crime, or so the detective brought in to investigate believes. The murder, however, is not nearly as straightforward as it seems—nor is the theft.

Though the island of Manhattan presents no shortage of suspects—many of them capable of killing to satisfy their appetites—Eliot, a young economic historian and writer, soon becomes the prime suspect. As he draws closer to the truth behind the theft and murder, he also becomes the killer's next target.

Irreverent, provocative, and utterly unpredictable, Dangerous Illusions is a weeklong polyrhythmic journey into contemporary New York that will keep readers guessing right up to its thrilling conclusion.

ADVANCE PRAISE FROM READERS, BOOK REVIEWERS, AND LIBRARIANS

"Like all of the best crime fiction, this is about so much more than a murder; it's about the world we live in now."—Barbara Dey, ALA Librarian

"Joseph J. Gabriele debuts as an author with a literate, sophisticated and enthralling mystery novel Dangerous Illusions."—Grady Harp, Vine Voice

"This might be one of the best additions to the crime drama or thriller noir genre in many years. There is a reason the reviews have been so glowing about this book; it has everything from rich character development to white-knuckle moments of tension. What a wonderfully addictive book."—Veritas Vincit

"A beautifully written mystery filled with suspense and intrigue. . . . A rare gem in a genre where it is sure to stand out."—Lizzie Andrews

"Sleek and stylish. . . . Dangerous Illusions is noir at its best."—Artimatic
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Publisher: Atreus Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 15, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781940521633
  • Release date: September 15, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781940521633
  • File size: 663 KB
  • Release date: September 15, 2014

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subjects

Fiction Literature

Languages

English

"NOT SINCE DASHIELL HAMMETT'S MALTESE FALCON HAS AN OBJECT OF DESIRE CAUSED SO MUCH TROUBLE!"—Craigie Zildjian

In a beguiling tale of deception and murder, desire and theft, seduction and betrayal—where nothing is what it appears to be—a man is murdered and an iconic musical instrument is stolen during a gathering at Eliot Sexton's Park Avenue apartment. The stolen item—an object of desire worshipped by millions—is the key to solving the crime, or so the detective brought in to investigate believes. The murder, however, is not nearly as straightforward as it seems—nor is the theft.

Though the island of Manhattan presents no shortage of suspects—many of them capable of killing to satisfy their appetites—Eliot, a young economic historian and writer, soon becomes the prime suspect. As he draws closer to the truth behind the theft and murder, he also becomes the killer's next target.

Irreverent, provocative, and utterly unpredictable, Dangerous Illusions is a weeklong polyrhythmic journey into contemporary New York that will keep readers guessing right up to its thrilling conclusion.

ADVANCE PRAISE FROM READERS, BOOK REVIEWERS, AND LIBRARIANS

"Like all of the best crime fiction, this is about so much more than a murder; it's about the world we live in now."—Barbara Dey, ALA Librarian

"Joseph J. Gabriele debuts as an author with a literate, sophisticated and enthralling mystery novel Dangerous Illusions."—Grady Harp, Vine Voice

"This might be one of the best additions to the crime drama or thriller noir genre in many years. There is a reason the reviews have been so glowing about this book; it has everything from rich character development to white-knuckle moments of tension. What a wonderfully addictive book."—Veritas Vincit

"A beautifully written mystery filled with suspense and intrigue. . . . A rare gem in a genre where it is sure to stand out."—Lizzie Andrews

"Sleek and stylish. . . . Dangerous Illusions is noir at its best."—Artimatic
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Fiction Literature