Killing the Boss [Paperback]

Brian Pinkerton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2003

KILLING THE BOSS is an innovative murder mystery told through its evidence and clues: employee emails, office memos, police transcripts, media reports and other diverse documents. Join Detective Ron Hayes as he unravels the bizarre sequence of events that led to the brutal killing of a sales vice president in a downtown Chicago office building. You'll work overtime to get to the explosive finale.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"KILLING THE BOSS surpasses the format originated by Stephen King in THE PLANT... Decipher the clues for yourself, but be prepared for a surprise ending."
-- BOOKDRAGON Review

"This is a completely different mystery novel from an innovative new mystery author... It is a fascinating concept. And it works... a terrific adventure. RECOMMENDED."
-- Sally Powers, I Love A Mystery

"You just can't put it down... Fascinating... When you think the story has ended and you have it all figured out, keep reading, then keep reading some more."
-- Cozies, Capers & Crimes

"Get ready to solve the crime the way police detectives do--with clues gleaned from office memos, interviews with insiders who seem to have good motives for the murder, personal e-mails, tips from a curious public, and phone messages... a quick and surprisingly engaging read."
-- Iowa Alumni Magazine

About the Author

Brian Pinkerton received his B.A. from the University of Iowa and Master's Degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is employed in communications and lives in the suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two children. His cyberhome is brianpinkerton.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (April 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595149871
• ISBN-13: 978-0595149872
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,701,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Pinkerton is an American author of fiction in the suspense, thriller, mystery and horror genres. His novels include Abducted, Vengeance, Killer's Diary and Rough Cut. Select titles have also been released as audio books and in foreign languages. His debut novel, Killing the Boss, was recently reissued as an eBook.

Brian's short stories have appeared in anthologies including Chicago Blues (Bleak House Books) and Zombie Zoology (Severed Press). His screenplays have finished in the top 100 of Project Greenlight and top two percent of the Nicholl Fellowship of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Brian received his B.A. from the University of Iowa and Master's Degree from Northwestern University.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impossible to Put Down!, June 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Killing the Boss (Paperback)

This is a clever and fast-paced book that works both as a murder mystery and a sly satire of the business world. The story concerns the murdered vice president of a group of salesmen at a kitchenware company. The entire story is told through a blend of police clues, emails, news reports and suspect interviews. This unique approach creates great tension and realism. The characters are often humorous and keep you guessing. The events unfold like a movie and the ending will blow your mind. I read it in one sitting.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's an unconventional delight!, August 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Killing the Boss (Paperback)

Mystery lovers who fashion themselves competent sleuths in their own right will rejoice at the sight of Pinkerton's delicious format; eschewing traditional form in exchange for a story delivered the way law enforcement officials usually digest it (evidence and clues via media reports, police transcripts, office emails and memos), "Killing the Boss" is a creative and clever yarn worthy of investigation.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first book, May 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Killing the Boss (Paperback)

This is a good, solid story. The story is told primarily through the use of repeated interviews of several people. Each person has his/her own unique voice. It is never necessary to flip back to determine who is being interviewed. The characters become well-developed and well-defined through the voices of the other characters. The reader is able to get to know all the characters, develop favorites and take guesses at solving the mystery. The most important part of how this story is told is that the reader is able to fall into the story and see the events unfolding. It is a well-told story that takes the reader into the narrative. This is Pinkerton's first published novel. He tells a good story in a difficult format and introduces us to characters we can love or hate based on their development. This is an excellent first book. Future books are promising and cetainly worth looking for. Renee'