The Street Sweeper: See No Evil [Paperback]

David Jr. Rivera (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2006

In the eagerly anticipated sequel to Harlem's Dragon, Detective Chemah Rivers unravels an intriguing case with a most beguiling witness.

A single father who juggles the daily pressures of work and home life, Detective Chemah Rivers is assigned to crack a challenging case. To make matters more complicated, his only witness is a buxom, blind comedienne, Michelle.

As any David Rivera, Jr., fan knows, his stories are filled with suspense, love triangles, and steamy love affairs. The Street Sweeper won't disappoint, as Detective Rivers believes Michelle is his lost soul mate and should be the mother of his children. But if anything can go wrong, it does, especially when the sultry temptress of his past, Margarita, returns and attempts to reestablish herself in Chemah's life.

Drawing on his own experience and training from federal and city law enforcement agencies, The Street Sweeper is another blockbuster novel, a sequel sure to recapture the imaginations of his loyal fans and entice new readers.

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About the Author

David Rivera, Jr., is an investigator for the city of New York, and has a Master of Science degree from Metropolitan College. David is presently working on part three of this series. He lives in Harlem, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Strebor Books; Original edition (October 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593091001
• ISBN-13: 978-1593091002
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,231,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chemah, July 10, 2008

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LOCKSIE "ARC Book Club Inc" (Mt. Vernon, N.Y./Coram, N.Y.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Street Sweeper: See No Evil (Paperback)

Chemah!

Detective Rivers is once again doing what he does best...fighting crimes.
A serial killer; the press calls "The Street Sweeper" is decorating the streets of New York with a special décor of dead women. In no time the cops find the killer's victims but are clueless as to whom their suspect might be.

Detective Chemah Rivers usually works alone but is suddenly assigned a new partner, who he graciously takes under his experienced wings. With a killer on the loose, the new "rookie" lurking in his shadows and his children's school calling frequently, single parent Chemah is becoming just a tad frustrated...until a witness to the latest murder comes forward...only one problem, this witness is blind!!

Beautiful Michelle's orderly life gets a sharp jolt after she witnesses a murder. Detective Rivers, realizing she is in danger choose to protect her himself... ignoring NYPD policies! In doing so serious sparks ignite between the two giving this story its erotic essence.

Then to add to the mix Chemah's ex wife is about to make a grand entrance back into his life and for those who read the previous book you know all too well the temperament of Ms Margarita

David Rivera has certainly stepped up his game in his second novel. A well thought out plot. Also this story was written with enough information on previous characters that a first time reader of Mr Rivera's work wouldn't be lost...although I think they would be intrigued and want to go back and buy the first book!

A couple of things I had issues with but on the whole this was a very good read.

Rating (4.5)

Locksie

ARC Book Club Inc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars How evil can one person be?, May 1, 2007

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This review is from: The Street Sweeper: See No Evil (Paperback)

Detective Chemah Rivers is assigned the case the newspapers have dubbed The Street Sweeper. The Street Sweeper is a serial killer who murders women and leaves their bound and beaten bodies hidden in local parks. Chemah is a single father of a nine-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter. His life is hectic as he juggles his duties as father and detective but he must solve these heinous crimes. Finally a witness emerges and the only problem is she is a beautiful, blind comedienne who can identify the killer by voice alone. Chemah and Michelle immediately have feelings for each other but Cheman is taking it slow. He also realizes that Michelle is in danger because she can identify the killer. Fortunately, Michelle always has her dog with her. He is part Chow mixture and has a bad temper - that is for most people but he takes a liking to Chemah and his children. The plot thickens when Chemah's ex-wife, who killed his son's mother, is scheduled to get out of prison.

David Rivera has spun a tale of mystery, intrigue, hot steamy love scenes and a myriad of twists that keeps the identity of the killer well hidden. Just when you think you have it all sorted out, some other vile occurrence upsets the theory. It is well written and plotted, making you push to the end to find out who really did what. And then there is the hope that Chemah and Michelle will finally realize what they really mean to each other. It is a book well worth reading.

Reviewed by Alice Holman
Of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

5.0 out of 5 stars Definite Page Turner, January 14, 2008

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Linda Y "always reading" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Street Sweeper: See No Evil (Paperback)

This was my first time reading this author but it won't be my last! I had to go and get the first book and am anxiously awaiting the 3rd. Non-stop action, suspense and steamy chemistry between the characters. A must read for all mystery lovers!