The Meanest Flood [Paperback]

John Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003

Sam Turner is doing his best to bury his past, but it’s hard when his mistakes keep coming back to haunt him. First his ex-wife is brutally murdered in her own home. Then, when another of Sam’s exes is murdered, the police are convinced they need look no further to solve the crime. Sam goes on the run, dodging not only the police, but the real killer, and finds himself embroiled in a terrifying mystery where he’s both fugitive and detective. To protect the women who used to love him, he must anticipate the moves of a murderer—and the killer shows no sign of being satisfied.

Editorial Reviews

Review

PRESS: John has been interviewed by the YORKSHIRE EVENING PRESS about The Meanest Flood and his writing in general. He is also going to be interviewed onBBC RADIO YORK in the next 2 weeks. Reviews are also expected in the crime specialist press, including: CRIME TIME, TANGLED WEB and SHOTS. 'It is a mystery why John Baker isn't better known, because his thoughtful, absorbing novels novels featuring the private detective Sam Turner are several cuts above many best-selling titles. In The Meanest Flood the detective is in deep trouble. A professional magician is murdering Sam's ex-wives and girlfriends and hasframes him for the crimes. Sam's personality, flawed as it is, makes him an attractive hero, and the witty dialogue and sharp characterisation enliven this first-rate thriller. Susanna Yager in THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 16/03/03 'Blending the traditions of the private eye story and the serial killer thriller, Baker gives us a fast-paced and engaging read. But it is the characters and their voices: quirky, fallible, confused and trying their best to tread an honourable path, who bring the brightest pleasure.' MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS 22/3/03 'All authors are looking for the novel that's going to propel them into the first division...and with John Baker it could well be The Meanest Flood. Inthis sixth Sam Turner novel, Baker turns up the heat, producing an enjoyablypacy thriller that leaves its predecessors standing.' TIME OUT 12/3/03 'Baker's increasingly well -realised characters communicate through an entertaining and convincing mixture of philosophy, banter and mutual incomprehension.' MORNING STAR 10/3/03 'The Meanest Flood is written with compassion, wit and almost diabolical cleverness.' BOLTON EVENING NEWS EVENTS: John is part of MURDER SQUAD and takes part in events in libraries and bookshops in and around the north of England, as well as at literary festivals throughout the year. John did an advertised stock signing at WATERSTONE'S HULL on Saturday 22 February. The bookshop were pleased and sales were 'in double figures'. John is taking part in a Readers Day in York (organised by Tom Palmer) on Saturday 22 March when he will talk about his previous novel 'Shooting in the Dark' with a readers group in the morning and will read from and talk about The Meanest Flood in the afternoon. He will also be at WINCHESTER CENTRAL LIBRARY on Saturday

About the Author

John Baker is the author of four Sam Turner novels, POET IN THE CORNER, DEATH MINUS ZERO and WALKING WITH GHOSTS. His latest novel is THE CHINESE GIRL.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752856626
• ISBN-13: 978-0752856629
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,447,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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