Down Among the Dead Men [Mass Market Paperback]

Robert Gregory Browne (Author)

Book Description

Release date: May 25, 2010

The newspapers called it Casa de la Muerta, a grisly house of horrors in the Mexican desert where five Catholic nuns were brutally murdered. Freelance journalist Nick Vargas knows it’s a terrific subject for a true crime book—and a chance to revitalize his ruined career. But when he arrives at the scene, he learns there may have been a sixth victim: an American woman whose body has disappeared. Now Nick is dead set on finding her… 

L.A. prosecutor Beth Crawford thought it would be fun to join her sister on a cruise to Baja Norte. But when she meets a pair of seductive strangers onboard—and her sister mysteriously disappears—Beth follows her suspicions into a sinister world of crime, corruption, and dark superstition. Now, with the help of reporter Nick Vargas, Beth must enter the heart of evil itself, where all shall be revealed…on the Day of the Dead.

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for the novels of Robert Gregory Browne

“Browne’s thrillers are lean, mean, and thoroughly entertaining. With a hint of the supernatural, Browne starts with a bang and never stops. Potent and breathtaking. An adrenaline rush that leaves you breathless.”—New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan

“A taut psychological thriller with hints of the supernatural and an ending that will leave readers speechless…The deeply satisfying story moves at a furious pace, packed with unexpected and original clues and plot twists.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Whisper in the Dark

“A smashing good read. It moves at such a breakneck pace that you’ll scarcely have time to take a breath.”— New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen on Kiss Her Goodbye

 “Get ready for one hell of a ride.”—New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper

“Adrenaline pumping.”—Midwest Book Review

“Provocative . . . breathtaking.”—Publishers Weekly on Kiss Her Goodbye

“All the elements of a terrific novel are here—a compelling, three-dimensional hero, a brilliant and evil villain, high stakes, a ticking clock, real emotion and Browne’s visceral writing style…a strong, striking debut thriller.”—Mark Terry

“Nonstop pacing, breathless prose, and page-turning urgency…heart-stopping fiction.”—Kathy Mackel

“From rich characters to heart-pounding suspense, Kiss Her Goodbye explores not only the deadly terrain of murder but the nuances of the soul. It’s a first-rate novel that will glue you to your chair until you finish the last satisfying word.”—Gayle Lynds

“Edgy suspense mixed with a touch of the supernatural keeps pushing the reader forward…This is a writer whose name will soon be a household word.”—Bookfinds.com

“A writer to watch!”—Carla Neggers

“Nerve-wracking.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The writing is wonderful…Browne has the pacing down, the tensions down, all the twists and turns one expects from a good thriller.”—ReviewingtheEvidence.com

“Compelling.”—Mystery Scene

 “Provocative and gritty.”—Tucson Citizen

“[P]art-Thomas Harris, part-Dante’s Inferno.”—Tampa Tribune on Whisper in the Dark

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PRAISE FOR ROBERT GREGORY BROWNE

A taut psychological thriller that will leave readers speechless."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Whisper in the Dark

"A smashing good read...you`ll scarcely have time to take a breath."-Tess Gerritsen on Kiss Her Goodbye

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; 1 edition (May 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312945582
• ISBN-13: 978-0312945589
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,987,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

An AMPAS Nicholl award-winning, ITW Thriller Award nominated novelist, Robert Gregory Browne believes his mission as a writer is to grab hold of you and keep you captive on the page until he's ready to let you go.

In addition to writing several thrillers, including his new book POE (with Brett Battles), TRIAL JUNKIES, KISS HER GOODBYE, KILL HER AGAIN, DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN and THE PARADISE PROPHECY, Rob composes music, plays guitar and keyboards and has even been known to sing now and then.

And you thought his BOOKS were scary.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down! Great twists, turns and fabulous characters. July 31, 2010

By Kay

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN was wonderful! I downloaded it to my Kindle a little after midnight and thought I'd just read a chapter or two and turn out the light, but I couldn't put it down. At 6:15 in the morning I finished. I haven't done that in a very long time. It was a fantastic read. Great twists, turns and fabulous characters. I'll definitely be checking out more of Mr. Browne's books but I won't be starting them at midnight! From now on I'll start reading in the daylight hours. I've learned my lesson!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Powerful Heroine: Reviews for Down Among the Dead AND Kill Her Again May 28, 2011

By Peter Balaskas

Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I would usually write a review for an individual book that I have recently read. But in this particular case, I have to make an exception with KILL HER AGAIN and DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN because of Browne's uncanny growth as a supernatural thriller author, specifically when it comes to the portrayal of female protagonists.

Browne's storytelling abilities are incredibly unique in terms of the characters, plotline, pacing, his descriptive power and especially his dialogue. But when he wrote KILL HER AGAIN and DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN (which I read consecutively), Browne excellently creates two powerful women who are placed in extraordinary circumstances. With Anna McBride(KILL HER AGAIN), we see a tough, no-nonsense FBI agent who fears for her own sanity because of nightmarish visions she experiences. Browne ups the ante with DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN's Beth Crawford, an LA prosecutor who suffers memory loss (caused by brain trauma), resulting in her trying to solve a mystery that involves her missing sister and a mass murder at a Mexican desert.

What is brilliant about these two novels is Browne interweaves a realistic strength within these two characters without them losing their empathy, compassion and their femininity. Too often have I read (and especially seen on TV) thrillers and crime dramas where the heroines try to behave like men---as though they received a shot of testosterone---in the effort to show strength and courage. Browne doesn't do this: he creates three dimensional women who are both strong AND vulnerable. And by maintaining this balance, readers are drawn into the stories even more.

Needless to say, Browne doesn't ignore the heroine's male counterparts/love interests. Both men compliment the heroines beautifully and the chemistry that is shown in both books are truly superb, showing once again that Robert Browne is an artist of the written word.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fast paced, can't put down, thriller of a ride! June 30, 2010

By Terri

Format:Mass Market Paperback

There aren't many authors I'd spend my last dime on, but Robert Gregory Browne is definitely one of them.

I've been a fan of Mr. Browne's work since his debut Kiss Her Goodbye, and with this newest release, Down Among the Dead Men, he doesn't disappoint. My first thought after reading this book, was WOW! How is this book not tearing up the charts?? I read it in one day because I couldn't put it down. His talent for grabbing onto the reader and pulling them into his world is exceptional. The characters and settings come to life on the pages.

If you're looking for a great summer read, pick up this book!