Midnight Alley
—T. Jefferson Parker, Author of The Border Lords and Iron River
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Synopsis:
} Ash Levine, the top detective in the LAPD’s elite Felony Special squad, is called out to solve the murder of two young black men found shot to death in a Venice alley. The case is a high priority because one of the victims is the son of City Councilman Isaac Pinkney, a frequent critic of the LAPD. Searching for the killer throws Levine into the world of Los Angeles’s Russian Mafia, Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, and Middle Eastern archeologists. } Ash’s history as a child of a Holocaust survivor gives him a unique perspective on murder, redemption, and justice. His background as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces, and his relentless, single-minded focus on his investigations make him a thoroughly absorbing character. As Ash closes in on the killer, the investigation becomes increasingly complex – and personal. Ash soon discovers that he is not just an investigator, but a target. } Corwin introduced Ash Levine in Kind of Blue, a Booklist Top 10 Crime Novel choice in 2011. In Midnight Alley Corwin again uses his hard-earned inside knowledge to provide the reader with a gritty, atmospheric glimpse into Los Angeles’s noir underworld. } } Praise for Kind of Blue: } “Former LA Times crime reporter Corwin clearly knows the technical stuff. His procedural details are spot on, but he also knows how to generate adrenaline-producing action, and he gets into the very heart and soul of his multifaceted protagonist. This fine first novel marks the arrival of a strong new voice.” Booklist (Starred Review), Reviewed by Michele Leber, September 2010 } “Years of experience as a Los Angeles Times reporter give Corwin the inside track on the seamy side of the city, and his depiction of the life of a police detective is as real as it gets. Readers of Michael Connelly will rejoice.” Library Journal, September 1, 2010 } “Former L.A. Times crime reporter Corwin introduces an engaging Jewish police detective in his first novel, a grittily realistic story. [A] strong debut.” Publishers Weekly, September 13, 2010 } “Corwin has birthed a detective with depth, intelligence and charisma. Add intricate plots, intense action and emotion, and you’ll be reading into the wee hours. An excellent book.” Fresh Fiction, Reviewed by Morgan Chilson, October 2010 } “Twists and turns abound, and the resolution shouldcome as a surprise even to longtime mystery aficionados.” BookPage, Reviewed by Bruce Tierney, November 2010 “A book full of danger, excitement, and secrets that shock and surprise.” Reviewed by Patricia Reid, November 1, 2010 } “A mystery/crime novel that successfully takes the reader to the gritty back streets of Los Angeles.” Feathered Quill Book Reviews, Reviewed by Holly Connors, November 2010 } “This is a book that will keep you on your mental toes with every turn of the page. The plot is incredibly complex, the red herrings are scattered with a liberal hand, and the hero is flawed but almost likeable.” New Mystery Reader, Reviewed by Karen Treanor, November 2010 } “Kind of Blue avoids the overheated prose so often found in crime fiction. Corwin is a minimalist, yet his descriptions are precise. Genuinely suspenseful. Satisfying.” The Los Angeles Times, Reviewed by Carmela Ciuraru, Sunday, November 28, 2010 } Author Biography Award Page }- Buy from Amazon
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