Lost in the Ivy [Paperback]

Randy Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 2005

Reporter Charley Hubbs has left almost everything of his former life behind—even part of his memory. Now Charley has the story that any reporter would kill for. Problem is, he might have done just that—and his name has moved from the bylines to the headlines. As the dead bodies pile up around him, Charley sets out to prove to himself that he’s not the homicidal maniac the press has made him out to be. Enlisting the aid of seductive, whip-smart bartender Elizabeth “Lizzy” Zapler, he makes a daring courthouse escape. From that point on, it’s a race against time for the truth. Along the way, Charley discovers that he can run, but not hide, from his past. Against the backdrop of Chicago’s storied Wrigley Field, a baseball shrine cursed by a billy goat, Charley is caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that plays out in two seasons—one of futility and the other of hope. Only by unlocking the mysteries of his past and opening his heart again will he be able to find if hope truly does spring eternal.

Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (June 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413777503
• ISBN-13: 978-1413777505
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,647,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lost in a great read, August 12, 2005

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bookworm - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lost in the Ivy (Paperback)

This is the perfect contemporary mystery. It has three-dimensional characters, innovative plot twists, cryptic hints, and an unpredictable, nail-biter of a conclusion. Not to mention the love/sex/profession subplots, all against a highly detailed backdrop of Chicago and Wrigleyville from someone who clearly knows and loves them well. An outstanding first novel, and I hope not the last from this author.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good to the End!, July 16, 2005

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Arlene Kovash (Pedee, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lost in the Ivy (Paperback)

Lost in the Ivy was an excellent mystery, especially for a first book--believeable hero, interesting plot and twists, and it kept me going to the end. I particularly appreciated the added information about Wrigley Field and the Cubs. I'm old enough not to want to waste my time, so will be buying Richardson's subsequent books, knowing I'll get my time and money's worth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I need a Honker's Ale, July 15, 2005

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Intl Johnny "Dogman" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lost in the Ivy (Paperback)

It's hard to give a detailed review of this book without giving some of it away. In fact, that comment may give too much away. I'll stick with the 10,000 foot view.

The text drips of Chicago. The primary locale - Wrigleyville. The Drink - Goose Island Honker's Ale. The people - Chicagoans. And of course, The Cubs.

While I make no claim at literature scholarship, Mr. Richardson tells a good tale and includes a few surprises. There's deception. There's intrigue. There's a love interest. There are interesting characters. There's even a getaway scene. I was interested until the very end.

His characters are all well-developed and believable. Even the soft-hearted Chicago cop. Unless you're a real bad guy, most of them are softies.