Buried Caesars [Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Stuart M. Kaminsky (Author), George Guidall (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1997

94593 (5 cassettes/6.5 hours). Unabridged. Copyright 1989 by Stuart M. Kaminsky. P 1997 by Recorded Books, Inc. Cover art copyright 1989 by Tom McKeveney. Recorded by arrangement with Dominick Abel Literary Agency, Inc. ISBN 0-7887-0401-X. Produced in the studios of Recorded Books Productions, Inc., New York. "Edgar award-winning author, Stuart M. Kaminsky, serves up a lively blend of vibrant characters and well crafted plot twists in this colorful World War II mystery. General Douglas MacArthur's plans to run for president are threatened when his aide absconds with campaign money and incriminating papers. Down on his luck, P.I. Toby Peters is whisked to a clandestine meeting with the General, sworn to secrecy, and assigned to retrieve the stolen goods---now, Peters teams up with an ex-Pinkerton agent, and together they take on MacArthur's enemies---fighting to save the presidential campaign and MacArthur's reputation. George Guidall brings the power hungry leaders and the free-wheeling detectives to life with his dramatic rendition. With a brisk pace, Buried Caesars sweeps listeners to wartime California, where zealous patriotism, simple pleasures, and military heroes were part of everyday life. "If you like your mysteries Sam Spade tough, with tongue in cheek and a touch of the theatrical, then the Toby Peters series is just your ticket."---Houston Chronicle, Library Journal says: "The narration by George Guidall is excellent." (from backcase)

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. (1997)
• ISBN-10: 078870401X
• ISBN-13: 978-0788704017
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,929,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Peters Renders Unto Caesar!, January 12, 2001

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Billy J. Hobbs "Bill Hobbs" (Tyler, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buried Caesars (Hardcover)

Most of the time he's working out of Hollywood--and managing to stay very busy! This time, Toby Peters, ace private detective in Stuart M. Kaminsky's "Buried Caesars," has his hands full again. But it's a special "order"! General Douglas MacArthur (a real "American Caesar") contacts him for help. It seems that the general is contemplating running for political office once he's out of uniform. Alas, however, one of his assistants has run away with the campaign funds, but some critical (and very sensitive) papers, as well. Along the way, Peters is joined by Dashiell Hammett (until he gets kidnapped) and this period piece detective story is off and running. While it lacks the suspense and poignancy of Kaminsky's Inspector Rostnikov series, this is fun reading! No, it's not P.D. James, but a good mystery, nonetheless! ([e-mail])

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kaminsky's Peters--a man of action!, January 12, 2001

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Billy J. Hobbs "Bill Hobbs" (Tyler, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buried Caesars (Hardcover)

Most of the time he's working out of Hollywood--and managing to stay very busy! This time, Toby Peters, ace private detective, has his hands full again. But it's a special "order"! General Douglas MacArthur (a real "American Caesar") contacts him for help. It seems that the general is contemplating running for political office once he's out of uniform. Alas, however, one of his assistants has run away with the campaign funds, but some critical (and very sensitive) papers, as well. Along the way, Peters is joined by Dashiell Hammett (until he gets kidnapped) and this period piece detective story is off and running. While it lacks the suspense and poignancy of Kaminsky's Inspector Rostnikov series, this is fun reading! No, it's not P.D. James, but a good mystery, nonetheless! ([e-mail])