Summary: In Wambaugh's gripping new book about life in the country's most sensational police force, the beloved Oracle has been replaced by thin-lipped Sgt. Treacle, but the setting is the same - Hollywood: "America's nut capital" - and some favorite personalities are still around.When Nate and Bix Rumstead (a supposedly upstanding cop with serious sobriety issues) find themselves caught up with bombshell Margot Aziz, they think they're just having some fun. But in Hollywood, nothing is ever what it seems. To them, Margot is a harmless socialite, stuck in the middle of an ugly divorce from the nefarious bar-owner, Ali Aziz. What Nate and Bix don't know is that Margot's no helpless victim: she's setting them both up so that she can get away with the perfect murder - and still stand to inherit her ex-husbands's ill-won fortune. What SHE doesn't know is that Aziz has replaced her sleeping pills with a poison. And then there's Leonard Stillwater, a small time tweaker whose connection to Aziz is about to shoot him into the big leagues...
Complete with scams, cokeheads, petty (and some not so petty) crimes, HOLLYWOOD CROWS offers the very best of Wambaugh: impeccable plotting, acerbic humor, and plenty of flawed but lovable characters. -- josephwambaugh.net
I am thrilled to be giving away up to five copies of HOLLYWOOD CROWS by Joseph Wambaugh courtesy of Hachette Book Group USA. I have to admit that I haven't read this book yet, but I've read most of Wambaugh's earlier books and I loved them. In fact, in a recent BlogTalk Radio show, author Michael Connelly credits Joseph Wambaugh's characters as inspiration for his Harry Bosch character.
Here's the drill:
For every 15 comments I receive, I will give away another book -- if I get 75 or more, I will give away five books! Leave a comment telling me if you've ever read any of Joseph Wambaugh's books for one entry. If you'd like to double your chances, just blog about this contest with a link back to this post. This contest will run until Sunday, November 9th at 11:59 p.m. EST. I will announce the winner the following day. Good luck!
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34 comments:
It's been several (probably many) years since I read a book by Wambaugh. This novel sounds like one I could share with my son-in-law.
I've read some Joseph Wambaugh books, but it's been years ago. Please enter me - I'd love to read this one!
What a great giveaway, Joseph would be a new author to me... and I love discovering new authors!
Thanks!! Crystal
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I have never read anything by Joseph and would love to. Thnks!!
angelleslament @ gmail.com
I've never read anything by Joseph Wambaugh, and would love to read this book. Thanks!
I've never read any of his books, but this one sounds like a good read.
I haven't read him yet, but I've heard some good things about this book. So maybe it'll be my first. Please enter me.
Thanks! Sararush at hotmail dot com
I haven't read any of Joseph Wambaugh's books ~ YET ~ but I've heard great things about them and have them on my "wishlist."
hawkes(at)citlink.net
No need to enter me... I'm just letting you know I've got you posted over at Win a Book. Here's hoping for seventy more entries...
I have read 'Echoes in the Darkness' and way back in the day I read 'The Onion Field' and loved both of them. Would really like to read this one.
I haven't read any of Wambaugh's books, but this one sounds good!
jgbeads AT gmail DOT com
Never even head of the author before, but amways open to new books. :) Thanks!
Hi, I have not read any of Mr. Wambaugh's books, but I would love to. I have read good things about his writing! Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I have not read any of his books but I like to! :D
I have not read any of his books but would like too!
I haven't read anything by Joseph Wambaugh, but would love to read Hollywood Crows. Count me in!
Sounds like it would be a good read
I've never read any of Joseph Wambaugh's books, but after reading your comments about the book, I'd like to. Thanks for the chance to win.
ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com
I have never read any of his books...this one looks interesting! I've posted here.
shelcows at gmail dot com
I have not read any of his books, but I would love to.
djecse at yahoo dot com
Sounds really great!
Please enter me. Thanks.
avalonne83 [at] yahoo [dot] it
I have never read this author. Enter my name, I'd love to read this book. Maybe find another author that I like:)
I've never read Wambaugh. I'm always suprised at how many good authors there are out there who I haven't read.
I've never read any of Joseph Wambaugh's books. I've heard that they are very good. I would love to read this one! Thank you!
Carol M
mittens0831 AT aol.com
I haven't read any of his books, but they look like my sort of thing (hope to find out!). I'm adding a link to your giveaway in my sidebar.
No, i have not read anything by him before, but this one sounds really cool.
please enter me.
-susan
susan_geiger at eku dot edu
whoops, please change my email. it's actually:
susan_geiger2 at eku dot edu
Susan
It has been some time since I read anything by Joseph Wambaugh, yet this book sounds so fascinating, I think it is time I get reacquainted with his work. Please enter my name.
knittingmomof3 AT gmail DOT com
I've never read one of his books, but I keep saying I will some day.
thanks:0
theresa n
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'd definitely love to read this book!
I know of Jospeh Wambaugh's novels but have never read any of them. Love the chance to.
Great contest! I've never read any of his books, but I'd love to read this one. Please enter me in the contest. yvone473@optonline.net
I've read some of Wambaugh's books but not this one! Would love to be entered...thanks! :)
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