The Devil's Punchbowl: A Novel
by Greg Iles | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0743292510 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0743292510 Global Overview for this book
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I recently picked this withdrawn library book up at the library's used book sale. I read 24 Hours by Iles a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Hoping someone will enjoy this one.
From Amazon.com (Publisher's Weekly) -
Bestseller Iles's stellar third suspense novel to feature Penn Cage (after Turning Angel) finds the former prosecutor and bestselling novelist serving as the mayor of Natchez, Miss., his hometown. Frustrated by his limited ability to change the system, Cage is plunged into a deadly duel of wits with some bad guys after a childhood friend, Tim Jessup, now a card dealer, alerts him to illegal dog fighting and sexual abuse connected with a floating casino. Before Jessup can deliver proof of his allegations, he's tortured and killed. Convinced Jessup managed to pass on the evidence to the mayor, Jessup's boss confronts and threatens Cage. Daniel Kelly, an old friend working for a private security organization, lends support, sneaking Cage's 11-year-old daughter out of town to safety. Iles brilliantly creates opportunities for his characters to demonstrate principle and courage, both on a large and small scale, making this much more than just an exciting read.
From Amazon.com (Publisher's Weekly) -
Bestseller Iles's stellar third suspense novel to feature Penn Cage (after Turning Angel) finds the former prosecutor and bestselling novelist serving as the mayor of Natchez, Miss., his hometown. Frustrated by his limited ability to change the system, Cage is plunged into a deadly duel of wits with some bad guys after a childhood friend, Tim Jessup, now a card dealer, alerts him to illegal dog fighting and sexual abuse connected with a floating casino. Before Jessup can deliver proof of his allegations, he's tortured and killed. Convinced Jessup managed to pass on the evidence to the mayor, Jessup's boss confronts and threatens Cage. Daniel Kelly, an old friend working for a private security organization, lends support, sneaking Cage's 11-year-old daughter out of town to safety. Iles brilliantly creates opportunities for his characters to demonstrate principle and courage, both on a large and small scale, making this much more than just an exciting read.
Journal Entry 2 by 
maryzee
at Little Free Library at Finksburg Pharmacy in Finksburg, Maryland USA on Saturday, August 11, 2012
maryzee at Little Free Library at Finksburg Pharmacy in Finksburg, Maryland USA on Saturday, August 11, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (8/10/2012 UTC) at Little Free Library at Finksburg Pharmacy in Finksburg, Maryland USA
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Left this in the Little Free Library at the pharmacy today. Hope the next reader enjoys it!
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