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Industry Reviews
"If Dennis Lehane was from Detroit, this is the book he'd write. The Motor City was once the most important city in the world, and D.E. Johnson does a masterful job at making that time and place come alive on the page. Motor City Shakedown is as hard and tough and downright noir as anything I've read in recent memory, but it's got a beating heart, too." --Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award-winning author of The Lock Artist
"Johnson's vibrant follow-up to The Detroit Electric Scheme delivers razor-sharp depictions of the motor city. Johnson brings the turbulence and rampant corruption of the era to life through his flawed yet tenacious lead in this worthy successor to his debut." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Johnson's...clever weaving of history with intriguing characters makes for an exciting read." --Kirkus Reviews
"Violent, suspenseful, and complex, Johnson's shakedown in Detroit sucks the breath out of readers rushing to the cliff's edge with Will and Elizabeth. This gritty new series is a good match for James Ellroy and George Pelecanos fans..." --Booklist
..".Johnson's superb historical noir...is more engaging, more complex, and more violent than its predecessor." --Gumshoe Review
"This is a superb violent historical noir that brings to life the Motor City one century ago. The meet me in Detroit story line is fast-paced but it is the cast who makes for a terrific action-packed tale especially Will. With tidbits of history interwoven to anchor time and place, readers will enjoy riding the Anderson Electric Car driven by D. E. Johnson." --Midwest Books Reviews
"The surprise ending leaves you gasping and shaking your head at Johnson's masterful plotting and the menacing tension that forces otherwise good characters to behave despicably. Every bit as powerful as Patricia Highsmith's Ripley series, this gem of a debut showcases an author to watch very closely." --Booklist (starred review) on The Detroit Electric Scheme
"A empathetic hero and an abundance of interesting historical detail should keep readers engaged." --Kirkus Reviews on The Detroit Electric Scheme
"Full of nonstop action, plot twists and turns, and great insight into the early history of the United States car industry, this debut is part coming-of-age tale and part historical mystery. Essential for historical fans." --Library Journal on The Detroit Electric Scheme
"Absorbing." --The Seattle Times on The Detroit Electric Scheme
"Johnson is so skilled a writer that the race for supremacy between the manufacturers of electric and gasoline-powered automobiles is every bit as exciting as the chase through the streets of Detroit to find a ruthless killer. This remarkable debut novel will give you a thrilling ride, and leave you wanting more." --Historical Novels Review (Editor's Choice) on The Detroit Electric Scheme
"D. E. Johnson's terrific debut brilliantly captures the dangerous underbelly of 1910 Detroit's fast-growing automobile industry. A well-plotted mystery filled with memorable characters and taut suspense, The Detroit Electric Scheme makes for a compelling read." --Stefanie Pintoff, Edgar Award--winning author of In the Shadow of Gotham and A Curtain Falls, on The Detroit Electric Scheme
"Johnson makes a stunning debut, taking us to a time and place so very different from our own--and yet so very much the same." --Victoria Thompson, author of Murder on Lexington Avenue, on The Detroit Electric Scheme
"D. E. Johnson's impeccable research drives this crackling tale of murder set in Detroit's infant auto industry. . . . The Detroit Electric Scheme jolts you into a dangerous world of suspense and intrigue." --Rebecca Cantrell, award-winning author of A Trace of Smoke, on The Detroit Electric Scheme ...the scenes of the Motor City, riding high on the industrial wave, are extraordinarily vivid... The New York Times
If Dennis Lehane was from Detroit, this is the book he'd write. The Motor City was once the most important city in the world, and D.E. Johnson does a masterful job at making that time and place come alive on the page. Motor City Shakedown is as hard and tough and downright noir as anything I've read in recent memory, but it's got a beating heart, too. Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award-winning author of The Lock Artist
Johnson's vibrant follow-up to The Detroit Electric Scheme delivers razor-sharp depictions of the motor city. Johnson brings the turbulence and rampant corruption of the era to life through his flawed yet tenacious lead in this worthy successor to his debut. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Johnson's...clever weaving of history with intriguing characters makes for an exciting read. Kirkus Reviews
Violent, suspenseful, and complex, Johnson's shakedown in Detroit sucks the breath out of readers rushing to the cliff's edge with Will and Elizabeth. This gritty new series is a good match for James Ellroy and George Pelecanos fans... Booklist
...Johnson's superb historical noir...is more engaging, more complex, and more violent than its predecessor. Gumshoe Review
This is a superb violent historical noir that brings to life the Motor City one century ago. The meet me in Detroit story line is fast-paced but it is the cast who makes for a terrific action-packed tale especially Will. With tidbits of history interwoven to anchor time and place, readers will enjoy riding the Anderson Electric Car driven by D. E. Johnson. Midwest Books Reviews
The surprise ending leaves you gasping and shaking your head at Johnson's masterful plotting and the menacing tension that forces otherwise good characters to behave despicably. Every bit as powerful as Patricia Highsmith's Ripley series, this gem of a debut showcases an author to watch very closely. Booklist (starred review) on The Detroit Electric Scheme
A empathetic hero and an abundance of interesting historical detail should keep readers engaged. Kirkus Reviews on The Detroit Electric Scheme
Full of nonstop action, plot twists and turns, and great insight into the early history of the United States car industry, this debut is part coming-of-age tale and part historical mystery. Essential for historical fans. Library Journal on The Detroit Electric Scheme
Absorbing. The Seattle Times on The Detroit Electric Scheme
Johnson is so skilled a writer that the race for supremacy between the manufacturers of electric and gasoline-powered automobiles is every bit as exciting as the chase through the streets of Detroit to find a ruthless killer. This remarkable debut novel will give you a thrilling ride, and leave you wanting more. Historical Novels Review (Editor's Choice) on The Detroit Electric Scheme
D. E. Johnson s terrific debut brilliantly captures the dangerous underbelly of 1910 Detroit s fast-growing automobile industry. A well-plotted mystery filled with memorable characters and taut suspense, The Detroit Electric Scheme makes for a compelling read. Stefanie Pintoff, Edgar Award--winning author of In the Shadow of Gotham and A Curtain Falls, on The Detroit Electric Scheme
Johnson makes a stunning debut, taking us to a time and place so very different from our own--and yet so very much the same. Victoria Thompson, author of Murder on Lexington Avenue, on The Detroit Electric Scheme
D. E. Johnson's impeccable research drives this crackling tale of murder set in Detroit's infant auto industry. . . . The Detroit Electric Scheme jolts you into a dangerous world of suspense and intrigue. Rebecca Cantrell, award-winning author of A Trace of Smoke, on The Detroit Electric Scheme
" ...the scenes of the Motor City, riding high on the industrial wave, are extraordinarily vivid... "The New York Times"
If Dennis Lehane was from Detroit, this is the book he'd write. The Motor City was once the most important city in the world, and D.E. Johnson does a masterful job at making that time and place come alive on the page. "Motor City Shakedown" is as hard and tough and downright "noir" as anything I've read in recent memory, but it's got a beating heart, too. "Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award-winning author of The Lock Artist"
Johnson's vibrant follow-up to "The Detroit Electric Scheme" delivers razor-sharp depictions of the motor city. Johnson brings the turbulence and rampant corruption of the era to life through his flawed yet tenacious lead in this worthy successor to his debut. "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
Johnson's...clever weaving of history with intriguing characters makes for an exciting read. "Kirkus Reviews"
Violent, suspenseful, and complex, Johnson's shakedown in Detroit sucks the breath out of readers rushing to the cliff's edge with Will and Elizabeth. This gritty new series is a good match for James Ellroy and George Pelecanos fans... "Booklist"
...Johnson's superb historical noir...is more engaging, more complex, and more violent than its predecessor. "Gumshoe Review"
This is a superb violent historical noir that brings to life the Motor City one century ago. The meet me in Detroit story line is fast-paced but it is the cast who makes for a terrific action-packed tale especially Will. With tidbits of history interwoven to anchor time and place, readers will enjoy riding the Anderson Electric Car driven by D. E. Johnson. "Midwest Books Reviews"
The surprise ending leaves you gasping and shaking your head at Johnson's masterful plotting and the menacing tension that forces otherwise good characters to behave despicably. Every bit as powerful as Patricia Highsmith's Ripley series, this gem of a debut showcases an author to watch very closely. "Booklist (starred review) on The Detroit Electric Scheme"
A empathetic hero and an abundance of interesting historical detail should keep readers engaged. "Kirkus Reviews on The Detroit Electric Scheme"
Full of nonstop action, plot twists and turns, and great insight into the early history of the United States car industry, this debut is part coming-of-age tale and part historical mystery. Essential for historical fans. "Library Journal on The Detroit Electric Scheme"
Absorbing. "The Seattle Times on The Detroit Electric Scheme"
Johnson is so skilled a writer that the race for supremacy between the manufacturers of electric and gasoline-powered automobiles is every bit as exciting as the chase through the streets of Detroit to find a ruthless killer. This remarkable debut novel will give you a thrilling ride, and leave you wanting more. "Historical Novels Review (Editor's Choice) on The Detroit Electric Scheme"
D. E. Johnson s terrific debut brilliantly captures the dangerous underbelly of 1910 Detroit s fast-growing automobile industry. A well-plotted mystery filled with memorable characters and taut suspense, The Detroit Electric Scheme makes for a compelling read. Stefanie Pintoff, Edgar Award--winning author of In the Shadow of Gotham and A Curtain Falls, on The Detroit Electric Scheme
Johnson makes a stunning debut, taking us to a time and place so very different from our own--and yet so very much the same. "Victoria Thompson, author of Murder on Lexington Avenue, on The Detroit Electric Scheme"
D. E. Johnson's impeccable research drives this crackling tale of murder set in Detroit's infant auto industry. . . . "The Detroit Electric Scheme" jolts you into a dangerous world of suspense and intrigue. "Rebecca Cantrell, award-winning author of A Trace of Smoke, on The Detroit Electric Scheme"" Praise for" Motor City Shakedown: """ ..".the scenes of the Motor City, riding high on the industrial wave, are extraordinarily vivid..." --"The New York Times" "If Dennis Lehane was from Detroit, this is the book he'd write. The Motor City was once the most important city in the world, and D.E. Johnson does a masterful job at making that time and place come alive on the page. "Motor City Shakedown" is as hard and tough and downright "noir" as anything I've read in recent memory, but it's got a beating heart, too." - Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award-winning author of "The Lock Artist" "Johnson's vibrant follow-up to "The Detroit Electric Scheme" delivers razor-sharp depictions of the motor city. Johnson brings the turbulence and rampant corruption of the era to life through his flawed yet tenacious lead in this worthy successor to his debut." -- "Publishers Weekly" (starred review) "Johnson's...clever weaving of history with intriguing characters makes for an exciting read." --" Kirkus Reviews""" "Violent, suspenseful, and complex, Johnson's shakedown in Detroit sucks the breath out of readers rushing to the cliff's edge with Will and Elizabeth. This gritty new series is a good match for James Ellroy and George Pelecanos fans..."--"Booklist""" ..".Johnson's superb historical noir...is more engaging, more complex, and more violent than its predecessor."--"Gumshoe Review""" "This is a superb violent historical noir that brings to life the Motor City one century ago. The meet me in Detroit story line is fast-paced but it is the cast who makes for a terrific action-packed tale especially Will. With tidbits of history interwoven to anchor time and place, readers will enjoy riding the Anderson Electric Car driven by D. E. Johnson."-- "Midwest Books Reviews""" Praise for "The Detroit Electric Scheme ""The surprise ending leaves you gasping and shaking your head at Johnson's masterful plotting and the menacing tension that forces otherwise good characters to behave despicably. Every bit as powerful as Patricia Highsmith's Ripley series, this gem of a debut showcases an author to watch very closely."---"Booklist" (starred review)
"A empathetic hero and an abundance of interesting historical detail should keep readers engaged."---"Kirkus Reviews"
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"Full of nonstop action, plot twists and turns, and great insight into the early history of the United States car industry, this debut is part coming-of-age tale and part historical mystery. Essential for historical fans."---"Library Journal"
"Absorbing."---"The Seattle Times"
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"Johnson is so skilled a writer that the race for supremacy between the manufacturers of electric and gasoline-powered automobiles is every bit as exciting as the chase through the streets of Detroit to find a ruthless killer. This remarkable debut novel will give you a thrilling ride, and leave you wanting more."-"--Historical Novels Review "(Editor's Choice)""
"D. E. Johnson's terrific debut brilliantly captures the dangerous underbelly of 1910 Detroit's fast-growing automobile industry. A well-plotted mystery filled with memorable characters and taut suspense, "The Detroit Electric Scheme" makes for a compelling read."---Stefanie Pintoff, Edgar Award--winning author of "In the Shadow of Gotham" and "A Curtain Falls"
"Johnson makes a stunning debut, taking us to a time and place so very different from our own--and yet so very much the same."---Victoria Thompson, author of "Murder on Lexington Avenue"
"D. E. Johnson's impeccable research drives this crackling tale of murder set in Detroit's infant auto industry. . . . "The Detroit Electric Scheme" jolts you into a dangerous world of suspense and intrigue."---Rebecca Cantrell, award-winning author of "A Trace of Smoke"
ISBN: 9780312644574
ISBN-10: 0312644574
Series: Detroit Mysteries
Published: 13th September 2011
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: ST MARTINS PR 3PL
Country of Publication: AU
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 21.08 x 14.99 x 3.05
Weight (kg): 0.45
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