Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Giveaway: Hollywood Crows

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In Wambaugh's gripping new book about life in the country's most sensational police force, the beloved Oracle has been replaced by thin-lipped Sgt.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:

  1. LindaOctober 28, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    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.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 28, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    I've read some Joseph Wambaugh books, but it's been years ago. Please enter me - I'd love to read this one!

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  3. Crystal AdkinsOctober 28, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    What a great giveaway, Joseph would be a new author to me... and I love discovering new authors!
    Thanks!! Crystal

    crystal72206@yahoo.com

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  4. CheshOctober 28, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    I have never read anything by Joseph and would love to. Thnks!!

    angelleslament @ gmail.com

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  5. Dee and KatoOctober 28, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    I've never read anything by Joseph Wambaugh, and would love to read this book. Thanks!

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  6. KarlieOctober 28, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    I've never read any of his books, but this one sounds like a good read.

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  7. SaraOctober 28, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    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

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  8. ChristyJanOctober 28, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    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

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  9. Susan Helene GottfriedOctober 28, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    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...

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  10. AnonymousOctober 28, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    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.

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  11. UnknownOctober 28, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    I haven't read any of Wambaugh's books, but this one sounds good!

    jgbeads AT gmail DOT com

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  12. BoxingKingOctober 28, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    Never even head of the author before, but amways open to new books. :) Thanks!

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  13. windycindyOctober 28, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    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

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  14. rbOctober 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    I have not read any of his books but I like to! :D

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  15. cpullumOctober 28, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    I have not read any of his books but would like too!

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  16. bevsclarkOctober 29, 2008 at 4:42 AM

    I haven't read anything by Joseph Wambaugh, but would love to read Hollywood Crows. Count me in!

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  17. cubanrickOctober 29, 2008 at 5:12 AM

    Sounds like it would be a good read

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  18. RueOctober 29, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    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

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  19. shelburnsOctober 29, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    I have never read any of his books...this one looks interesting! I've posted here.

    shelcows at gmail dot com

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  20. AnonymousOctober 29, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    I have not read any of his books, but I would love to.

    djecse at yahoo dot com

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  21. avalonne83October 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Sounds really great!
    Please enter me. Thanks.

    avalonne83 [at] yahoo [dot] it

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  22. AnonymousOctober 29, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    I have never read this author. Enter my name, I'd love to read this book. Maybe find another author that I like:)

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  23. MelanieOctober 31, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    I've never read Wambaugh. I'm always suprised at how many good authors there are out there who I haven't read.

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  24. Carol MOctober 31, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    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

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  25. AnonymousNovember 1, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    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.

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  26. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    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

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  27. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    whoops, please change my email. it's actually:

    susan_geiger2 at eku dot edu

    Susan

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  28. JenniferNovember 3, 2008 at 11:47 AM

    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

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  29. Theresa N.November 4, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    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

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  30. LuAnnNovember 4, 2008 at 7:15 PM

    I'd definitely love to read this book!

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  31. travelerNovember 5, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    I know of Jospeh Wambaugh's novels but have never read any of them. Love the chance to.

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  32. YvonneNovember 5, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    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

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  33. DGNovember 9, 2008 at 10:32 PM

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  34. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    I've read some of Wambaugh's books but not this one! Would love to be entered...thanks! :)


    macbeth2oo1@aol.com

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