Lying face down on the floor with a gun to the back of his head is where alex mcknight finds himself after a game of cards turns into a professional heist at the home of local developer win vargas. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Originally posted on uk liz kessler has done it again. North of nowhere is a gritty account of life in paradise, michigan with a cast of local characters, many of whom have known each other for years. Countless writers have used that cliche over the years, but steve hamilton, in his new novel, north of nowhere, puts fresh spin on that hoary chestnut. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read north of nowhere. An alex mcknight novel alex mcknight novels paperback april 30, 20.
When the dust settles, mcknight is one of police chief roy mavens lead suspects. North of nowhere king county library system overdrive. An alex mcknight novel alex mcknight mysteries steve hamilton on. North of nowhere by steve hamilton strand magazine. An alex mcknight novel kindle edition by hamilton, steve. An alex mcknight novel alex mcknight mysteries by steve hamilton. Steve hamiltons novels have won the mystery worlds most prestigious awards.
His standalone novel the lock artist was a new york times notable crime book and w. See the complete alex mcknight series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Buy a cheap copy of north of nowhere book by steve hamilton. Hes been retreating into own his private world the past few months and now he barely leaves his cabin except to go have his meals in the nearby glasgow inn. Summer has finally arrived in paradise, michigan, but alex mcknight doesnt seem to notice the change in the. Steve hamilton is the new york times bestselling author of both the alex mcknight series and the standalone novel the lock artist, currently in film development. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Buy north of nowhere book online at best prices in india on.
Hes been retreating into own his private world the past few months and now he barely leaves his cabin except to go have his meals in the. Hamilton has twice been a finalist for the shamus award for best novel north of nowhere, blood is in the sky. Nick sullivan on his 49th birthday, alex mcknights old friend jackie goads him into playing poker with a bunch of men he hardly knows. Steve hamilton does an excellent job of creating major events for real characters in a real setting. The alex mcknight book series by steve hamilton includes books a cold day in paradise, winter of the wolf moon, the hunting wind, and several more.
Now the bestselling author presents the third installment in his critically acclaimed mystery series. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Turning fortynine this summer in paradise, michigan, alex mcknight spends a lot time reflecting on. Now, in north of nowhere, he returns to michigans upper peninsula, where former detroit cop alex mcknight has learned that wherever money goes, envy isn. It is a sad lesson that is often learned the hard way. In an unprecedented literary feat, steve hamilton s debut novel, a cold day in paradise, captured both the prestigious edgar and shamus awards. That steve hamilton has won a following by writing privateeye novels about a guy who has no interest in being a pi is testament both to his storytelling talents.
In an unprecedented literary feat, steve hamiltons debut novel, a cold day in paradise, captured both the prestigious edgar and shamus awards. Steve hamilton s debut novel a cold day in paradise was the first novel to capture two of mysterys most prestigious awardsthe edgar and the shamus. Alex mcknight series 11 primary works total works exdetroit police detective alex mcknight is a private investigator in fictional paradise, michigan, in the. An alex mcknight novel by steve hamilton online at alibris. Jul 15, 2010 listen to north of nowhere audiobook by steve hamilton. Now, in north of nowhere, he returns to michigans upper peninsula, where former detroit cop alex mcknight has learned that wherever money goes, envy isnt far. Being born and raised in northern michigan makes the uper setting of this book series extra special for me. North of nowhere is the fourth book in the alex mcknight series and hamilton is certainly in his stride by now.
In north of nowhere, steve hamilton demonstrates how greed and selfishness often blind people to what truly matters in life. North of nowhere by steve hamilton overdrive rakuten. Buy north of nowhere alex mcknight reprint by hamilton, steve isbn. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Hamilton s decisions not to employ a hipster hero and to avoid the sort of bloody finales that so often find their way into contemporary crime fiction make his books refreshing.
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Hes one of only two authors in history along with ross thomas to win the edgar award for best first novel and then to follow that up later in his career with an edgar for best novel. I really like his main character, alex mcknight, and im ready to revisit paradise, michigan. Steve hamilton writes the kind of stories that one cant resist. North of nowhere 4 by steve hamilton 2002, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Hamiltons description of the upper peninsula of michigan is, as usual, colorful, and the dialogue is natural and fast moving. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Steve hamilton s novels have won the mystery worlds most prestigious awards. North of nowhere i really like his main character, alex mcknight, and im ready to revisit paradise, michigan. Steve hamilton s debut novel, a cold day in paradise, captured both the prestigious edgar and shamus awards.
Summer has finally arrived in paradise, michigan, but alex mcknight doesnt seem to notice the change in the weather. The hunting wind, north of nowhere and blood is the sky which won the 2004 gumshoe award. As the novel open alex mcknight, hamilton1s protagonist through four novels thus far, is contemplating the approach of age 50 and three decidedly failed careers. Born on 10th january, 1961 in detroit, michigan and raised there, steve hamilton, one of the most acclaimed author of a number of mystery books and a holder of the prestigious hopwood award is known to have graduated from the university of michigan. Now, in north of nowhere, he returns to michigans upper peninsula, where former detroit cop alex mcknight has learned that wherever money goes, envy isnt far behind. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. North of nowhere by steve hamilton book 4 in the alex mcknight crime mystery series, 2002. Hamilton keeps the action fast and furious and manages to keep the reader off balance. Now that hes about to turn 50 without much to show for his halfcentury, the exminorleague catcher, excop, exprivate cop, exhusband, and current owner of six unprepossessing hunting and fishing cabins has turned hermit. North of nowhere lying face down on the floor with a gun to the back of his head is where alex mcknight finds himself after a game of cards turns into a professional heist at the home of local developer win vargas.
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Hamilton s description of the upper peninsula of michigan is, as usual, colorful, and the dialogue is natural and fast moving. Steve hamilton is the author of more than a dozen novels. Click to read more about north of nowhere by steve hamilton. Now, in north of nowhere, he returns to michigans upper peninsula, where. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading north of nowhere. Probably the best way to describe this short but interesting novel by steve hamilton.
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