Devil's Feathers [Paperback]

David Chacko (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2008

Inspector Levent, Istanbul Homicide, is on vacation when his most sensational case is handed off to him. How can he stop the past from invading the present with fire that literally burns its victims alive? What kind of vengeance consumes without ever being quenched? "Devil's Feathers" answers these questions and more.

Editorial Reviews

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"Devil's Feathers is a well formed vacation read and I would like to read more of Chacko's work." --Les Phillips, Minneapolis, MN

If you like detective mysteries set in exotic countries, you will enjoy this latest novel by talented author David Chacko. --Mayra Calvani, ArmchairInterviews.com

I really liked this book. It's been a while since I last picked up a murder mystery, and I'm glad this was the one I read. --Meigan Murdock, LibraryThing.com

I really enjoyed this book. It is fast-paced and entertaining...I can see this ending up on PBS' Masterpiece Mystery someday. --Khrystine D. Kelsey, LibraryThing.com

I really enjoyed this book...it was very interesting. (Four Stars) --Stephanie Gates, LibraryThing.com

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Devil's Feathers is a well formed vacation read and I would like to read more of Chacko's work.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 258 pages
• Publisher: Foremost Press (December 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981841864
• ISBN-13: 978-0981841861
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,148,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Chacko has written nineteen novels. Many are in the espionage and mystery genres with occasional outbreaks into common sense. He can usually be found in Istanbul or New York. The consistent factor here is that both places have good food, beautiful women, and memorable views of the sea.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspector Levent is on the case, March 10, 2009

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Charles L. Byler (Reading, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Devil's Feathers (Paperback)

In his 16 previously published novels, David Chacko has established himself as a polished writer, a true word smith, and a master of the detective genre. His intimate knowledge of the peoples, languages, and landscapes of the region show through as brightly as the blue of the Aegean waters. Follow this page-turner through the eyes of Istanbul's Inspector Levent, also a master of his craft and a person of depth, as he unravels a complex tale of murder and revenge. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DEATH BY THE PAST, February 1, 2009

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The Sage of Morton St. "Model" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Devil's Feathers (Paperback)

Devil's Feather's is a fine mystery that draws on the past like a deep well, giving the book a strong story line, an accelerating plot and a fiery ending. Set on the Aegean Coast of Turkey, it takes full advantage of the beauty of the place to tell a haunting tale. Don't miss it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fast-paced and entertaining, but well written enough to be far from a guilty pleasure, June 9, 2009

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Khrystine D. Kelsey "Word Lover" (Salt Lake City, Utah, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Devil's Feathers (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. It is fast-paced and entertaining, but well written enough to be far from a guilty pleasure. I can see this ending up on PBS' Masterpiece Mystery someday.
I was also excited to find out that there are other stories about Onur Levent, as his character was by far the most interesting part of the story. The plot may or may not be somewhat predictable, I for one was more interested in Levent's process.
So while this book is not life changing, it is perfect summer reading for the reader who is bored with chick lit and typical mystery novels. I will definitely read Chacko again.