Atlanta Heat [Paperback]

Robert Coram (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997

A rookie detective investigating a double homicide is relying on help and inside information from Atlanta's most famous crime reporter--a man who is soon going to be his worst enemy. For this seasoned journalist is none other than the killer himself with complete access to the crime scene, the respect and trust of the entire city, and the power to cover up his vicious crime. And he's all too willing to kill again.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Signet (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451193911
• ISBN-13: 978-0451193919
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,376,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After running all my life to get as far as possible from my hometown of Edison, GA, now I am running back to Edison; this time to refresh my memories of growing up. All for a memoir titled "Gully Dirt." In July 2011, I will send it to my agent. It will be my 14th book. We shall see.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate cat and mouse game; fun to read, November 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Atlanta Heat (Paperback)

Colin Biddle owns the world. He comes from a very wealthy Atlanta family and is a renowned police reporter for the Atlanta Constitution. Now, his book, "Street Smarts" is being published. Everything changes for Colin when he and his wife stop for gas at a local convenience store. A bit drunk, Colin gets frustrated with the clerk and his friend. He pulls out his gun and shoots both of them and cleans up the evidence so that it seems like a simple robbery.

Police officer Caesar Roosevelt "C.R." Payne is assigned to investigate the convenience store killings. Like all his fellow officers, C.R. calls Colin to give him a tip about a possible story. Colin begins to help the young officer with his investigation of the robbery-murders that just does not feel right. Also involved is another reporter, Kitty O'Hara, whose brother is one of the victims. With Colin as his main help, chances are slim that C.R. will catch the real culprit.

ATLANTA HEAT is a well written police procedural that is filled with interesting characters and an intriguing look at Atlanta and its race relations. The story line is fast-paced, though there are a couple of questionable leaps of faith. Robert Corum is a master of suspense (try KILL THE ANGELS also) whose latest novel will leave readers wanting more works like this one from him.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book!, February 14, 2000

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Janeth C. Walker (VAFB, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Atlanta Heat (Paperback)

I am an African American female and happen to come across this book in a local book store, which sells predominently African American books. I found this book to be a GREAT read, very fast paced and quite enjoyable. It kept me turning every page after page to see what happened next. Although other readers may feel that a "cop" doesn't blab so much, I'd like to remind readers that the author wrote what's called "fiction" and although sometimes we often compare fiction to reality, in the end, it's still fiction.

My hats off to Mr. Coram for writing such a great and entertaining piece of work!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Believability, February 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Atlanta Heat (Paperback)

Read this book for believability - I was willing to suspend disbelief until the detective started blabbing EVERYTHING to the reporter. Most cops I know are VERY close-mouthed about everything, much less the details of a double murder. Also, I threw down a red penalty flag when the keys were CONVENIENTLY found in the woods off Piedmont Rd. - too much coincidence. After that, I started looking for details to pull apart....