Boys From Grover Avenue: Ed Mcbain's 87th Precinct Novels [Illustrated] [Paperback]

George N. Dove (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 087972322X | ISBN-13: 978-0879723224 | Publication Date: June 15, 1985 | Edition: 1

Ed McBain is a master of tone. He turns his material just a little off-axis. George Dove’s study of McBain’s imaginary city is both insightful and realistic. He gets at the heart of this major writer of police procedurals by examining the geography, the day-to-day happenings, and literary quality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Popular Press 1; 1 edition (June 15, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087972322X
• ISBN-13: 978-0879723224
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,375,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for die hard Ed McBain fans, June 7, 2000

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J. Hall (PDX, USA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boys From Grover Avenue: Ed McBain's 87th Precinct Novels (Hardcover)

Anybody who is a diehard 87th precinct fan will surely find this book useful. Mr. Dove has gone through all of Ed McBain's books from Cop Hater through Ice and discusses everything from the characters, the city, the criminals and crimes, McBain's writing style, and more, all in a well written book of analysis and info. I would have liked to have seen more maps of the city and more questions answered but other than that, I enjoyed reading this. I hope Mr. Dove will write an updated version.