The Other Eye [Paperback]

Jerry Kennealy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2000

From Jerry Kennealy-an acclaimed author, former police officer and veteran P.I.-comes a thrilling new novel set in the high stakes world of art smuggling. A retired thief in the Witness Protection Program learns that there is no such thing as "protection." Because it takes a thief to catch a thief...and old habits die slowly.

"I can't wait 'til Kennealy's next novel hits the bookstores."-San Francisco Examiner

Praise for The Conductor:

"A winner full of gritty policework and international intrigue. Kennealy makes San Francisco one of his main characters. His other characters rin true partly because of the realistic dialogue."-San Francisco Examiner

"Enjoyable...action-filled."-Publishers Weekly

And The Suspect:

"Kennealy's characters, combined with his seasoned ability to weave several plot elements into a smooth whole...stand out in the thriller genre."-Publishers Weekly

"A crime thriller that has prize winner written all over it. Enthralling."-Harriet Klausner

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (October 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451409264
• ISBN-13: 978-0451409263
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,552,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a native San Franciscan - a rare breed nowadays; a former policeman, fireman, licensed private investigator for more than twenty years, and past Vice President of the Private Eye Writers of America.
Married to Shirley, the love of my life, also a San Francisco native, we have two sons: Frank and Steve, and a grandson, Jake.
When I was struggling to get my first mansucript finished, a friendly, established author encourged me, saying that my background should be helpful, and then he gave me this piece of advice: "Write what you know, and fake the rest."
I've been writing ever since. My first books were all first person private eye adventures, including ten in the Nick Polo series, and most of the action took place in San Francisco.
The following eight thrillers moved around from London, to Madrid, Russia, etc., but usually had a scene or two in San Francisco (write what you know).
Now I'm back in the city with a new series, stating with JIGSAW, featureing an offbeat hero, Mr. Carroll Quint, and entertainment editor for the San Francisco Bulletin.
I'm presently working on STILL SHOT, the second in the Carroll Quint series.
Thanks for reading about me here, and I hope you enjoy my novels.

Jerry Kennealy

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pire dynamite, October 21, 2000

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This review is from: The Other Eye (Paperback)

Mark Martel is a very successful jewel thief. He is engaged to a beautiful woman, lives in a nice upscale home, and seems to have everything he wants in life. However, his perfect world crashes after delivering a $200,000 painting to a buyer, Don Genero. His client's son tries to kill Mark and his girlfriend. The assailant carries out his assault, believing that Mark is dead in the river. Mark survives, but loses an eye. He turns state's evidence and enters the witness protection program as Mark Marre, vintner extraordinaire.

Don Genero believes that Mark killed his son and puts a $500,000 contract on him. Meanwhile, a series of jewel thefts occur that has Mark's signature modus operand all over them. Insurance worker Lisa Cole tracks down Mark, believing he committed the crimes. He offers her proof he is innocent, but now the Don and his henchmen are closing in on Mark, ready to even the score.

This novel is a pulse-pounding thriller that keeps the audience interested from the first page to the last due to the protagonist. Mark is a likable crook who overcomes his adversary to make a new comfortable life for himself. Although his own actions led to his present troubles, readers will feel sympathy towards Mark. The plot is nicely executed especially since all indications are that the thugs will triumph. The creative ending will leave the audience wanting the hero to make future appearances.

Harriet Klausner