The Loves of Harry Dancer (Paperback)

by Lawrence Sanders (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
In this steamy, laconic thriller, Sanders, author of the four Deadly Sin novels, twists the classic triangle of love and intrigue into an intricate figure of corners, loopholes and, ultimately, dead ends. For reasons never stated, Harry Dancer, an investment broker, is the target of two rival clandestine organizations, the Department and the Corporation. Their competing agents are Sally, who uses her erotic skills as a weapon only to find herself falling in love with her victim; and Evelyn, who appeals to Harry's emotions but falls prey to her own sensuality. Both are foiled by Harry's memories of his wifewho died recentlyand, as failure looms, their dance becomes at once more frantic and more complicated. Sanders's terse prose style (he rarely pens a sentence of more than seven words and eschews the definite article) contributes a beat that drives the story along to its tense conclusion. January
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Product Description
In this masterful erotic thriller, two dangerously predatory women compete for one man's heart. But seduction is a double-edged sword when the man in the middle means to come out on top.

Lawrence Sanders is..."A master."--The New Yorker

"A pro."--Los Angeles Times

"A huge talent." --Mystery Scene

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (April 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425084736
• ISBN-13: 978-0425084731
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,697,995 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of time, January 4, 1999

By A Customer

I have read many of Mr. Sanders book recently and when I found this one in a library I decided to read it. There is a lack of information in it. Too many characters to keep track of, no background information on any of the characters, particularly the title character. after finishing reading this book, I was left with so many questions of who, what, where and why.

5.0 out of 5 stars The ongoing battle between good and evil, December 9, 2007

By	Yuri Sobol - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Loves of Harry Dancer (Hardcover)

Sanders might have had more fun writing The Loves of Harry Dancer than any other of his excellent books. Best known as a mystery/suspense writer, Sanders seems to have enjoyed indulging his creativity in unusual and singular novels like The Tomorrow File, The Marlow Chronicles and The Loves of Harry Dancer.
This fanciful love story recounts the turmoil recently-widowed Harry experiences amidst the passionate and changeable forces of good and evil. Sanders creates some of his most memorable characters and certainly some of his most fantastic action, not to mention some of his edgiest sex.
I love this book, and I enjoy giving it as a gift.

1.0 out of 5 stars For the Love of God, Avoid this Steaming Load, June 9, 2004

By	Eric Anderson "ejaya" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Loves of Harry Dancer (Paperback)

This book is among the worst books I have ever read. Two sides compete for the soul of Harry Dancer. There is no explanation as to why Harry is worth competing over. The characters fighting to bring Harry to one side or the other are never developed into anything that would even mildly interest a reader.

I was stuck in a waiting room for two days and read this because the alternative was three week old newspapers. I did not choose wisely.

I see used copies are available for a penny. You are at risk of overpaying. The book really sucks plain and simple.