A Cold Day In Hell [Hardcover]

Ken Rand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2009

"Quirky and compelling, Ken Rand's A Cold Day in Hell captures readers' imaginations from its first page. And whether it's Rand's darkly humorous comments on society, his fascinating cast of characters, or the poignant moments that catch you by surprise, A Cold Day in Hell is a story that will stay with you long after you've turned its last page."
-- Julie Hyzy, author of State of the Onion and Hail to the Chef

"From crooked politicians, to clandestine love affairs, to an obsessed evangelist intent on creating a miracle, to the death of a homeless guy who freezes to death in a Vegas casino named Hell . . . Ken Rand's new book stretches all the boundaries and will delight fans of off-beat mysteries and genre-bending fantasies alike. You'll be entertained through the very last page."
-- Michael A. Black, author of Random Victim and Windy City Knights

"... a wealth of quirky characters ..." -- Publishers Weekly

In Las Vegas, everybody has secrets...

The young mother rent-a-cop who dreams of dead people's graves and her incompetent, thieving P.I. boss. The eccentric billionaire toy-collector, his lesbian "right-hand man" and her dazed and confused lover. The angst-ridden cop. The rabble-rousing bag lady, her band of homeless pranksters, and the preacher who wants to levitate a casino. They all have secrets.

One is a murderer.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Prolific author Rand (Pax Dakota) fails to merge magical realism with conventional mystery in this disjointed novel. Speech-impaired man-child millionaire Mark Trane has dubbed his new Las Vegas hotel Hell, and after the building nearly collapses and a homeless man is found dead in the walk-in freezer, the name seems prescient. The plot is overshadowed by a wealth of quirky characters, but they're not nearly interesting enough to keep things moving, and when the chaotic climax hits, there's no reason to be invested in their fate. Rand's writing has potential, but this muddled story never finds its stride. (Feb.)
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: Norilana Books (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934648892
• ISBN-13: 978-1934648896
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,034,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)