BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

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FICTION

Released: July 8, 1999

CALIFORNIA FIRE AND LIFE

by Don Winslow

"The whole story reads like a house afire—a real barn-burner. (First printing of 60,000)"

Whether you're new to arson-fraud fiction or an old fan, this burn-by-burn account—think Double Indemnity in flames—could be the only novel on the subject you'll ever need. Read full book review >

Cover art for THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z

FICTION

Released: May 6, 1997

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z

by Don Winslow

"Fast and funny—natural fodder for a summer movie—even if Tim's beautifully choreographed escapes involve miracles of good luck and repetition. (First printing of 100,000; film rights to Warner Brothers; author tour; radio satellite tour)"

A deal that a lifer cuts to impersonate a legendary drug dealer as his ticket out of prison turns him into a clay pigeon for the dealer's connections, the DEA, the Hell's Angels, and assorted freelancers. Read full book review >

Cover art for A LONG WALK UP THE WATER SLIDE

FICTION

Released: Nov. 18, 1994

A LONG WALK UP THE WATER SLIDE

by Don Winslow

"It's great to see Neal taking a break from his M.A. thesis on that stinker Smollett without getting all hung up for a change."

A change of pace for Neal Carey, who's been petulantly hunting down people for the Friends of the Family (Way Down on the High Lonely, 1993, etc.). Read full book review >