{"product_id":"once-a-detective-9798891323247","title":"Once a Detective...","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Larry Terhaar\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Atmosphere Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Atmosphere Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Thrillers - Crime\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Once a Detective,\" is a fast-paced romp through the streets of New York by former Detective Dan Burnett, in search of a killer. Larry Terhaar is a great storyteller. His characters were well developed and compelling. I could feel the grit from the streets and taste the flavors of the fabulous food described. A fun summer read with lots of action.....\" - John W. Long, author of \"In the Name of the Father.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Larry Terhaar's Once a Detective is a masterfully plotted mystery with a compelling narrative voice, vividly drawn characters, and sizzling dialogue. A nuanced, emotion-filled portrayal of a struggling ex-cop who becomes a private eye, this novel is much more than a simple whodunit. It is impossible not to become immersed in the story-the book will grip you from beginning to end.\"- Urs A. Boelsterli, award-winning author of \"Dead Natural\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A well written and fast paced detective novel in the tradition of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. I hope this absorbing and entertaining book is the first in a series.\" - Steve Skurka, author of \"Pharo and the Murder at Smoke Lake\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer brother was murdered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter two years the NYPD had given up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was now up to me to find the murderer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce a Detective...\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Dan Burnett, an NYPD detective who opts for retirement after failing his physical. At fifty-five, he becomes a private investigator, learning the ropes from a P.I. with a similar history. Divorced and living on a sailboat, his one source of happiness is his college-aged daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter assisting his new partner with ongoing cases, he lands one of his own: a beautiful woman whose brother was murdered. With the NYPD abandoning the case, it's up to him to find the murderer, all while grappling with his attraction to the client.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe suspects? Las Vegas casinos, where the brother owed a million dollars, and his second wife, who inherited millions upon his death. Dan doggedly works the case, drawing on his lifelong skills, with the help of a former colleague initially assigned to the case. Tracking a mob hitman leads him on a chase across the country, searching for the truth and ultimately finding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis detective murder mystery is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, David Baldacci, Stuart Woods, and James Patterson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atmosphere Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45122276688023,"sku":"9798891323247","price":1335.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798891323247.webp?v=1767648197","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/once-a-detective-9798891323247","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}