The Case of Lucy Bending (Paperback)

by Lawrence Sanders (Author) "The office was half-nursery..." (more)
Key Phrases: sling chair, mob guys, Luther Empt, Wayne Bending, Jane Holloway (more...)

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The #1 master of suspense...Case closed!

In the sun-and-rum-drenched inner circles of Florida's Gold Coast, evil disguises itself as a precocious eight-year-old with unnatural desires---and murderous intentions...

One of Sanders' most provocative bestsellers!

"A master of suspense!"--Washington Post

Product Details

• Paperback: 410 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (October 15, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425100863
• ISBN-13: 978-0425100868
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #994,869 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Semi-Classic Lawrence Sanders, April 10, 2000

By	Christopher J. Vance "cargostar" (Winter Park, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is one of Sanders' better ones. It takes place in South Florida (where Sanders' lived) with a host of interesting characters. It has something for everyone: Sex, drugs, murder and everything else except rock n roll. This book was published in 1982 with some very insightful observations about the society in which we live in and it still rings true today.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book I've Read in Years!!, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

Any of Sander's books are enjoyable, yet in The Case of Lucy Bending Sanders spins a tale that you literally live within while reading. You'll forget that you're not within the story. The story twists and turns and the ending is one that no one could have predicted. Any book by Lawrence Sanders is one you'll enjoy again and again!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To Remember..., February 20, 2003

By	Wildflower "Nisie" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Case Lucy Bending (Paperback)

I first read this book about 10 years ago and, to this very day, when I am asked what book I would recommend as a suspenseful and dramatic read, The Case of Lucy Bending is the first thought to materialize on my lips. In my opinion, along with Lawrence Sanders' "The Third Deadly Sin", it is one of the most thrilling and captivating books I've ever read - and I've read many! It touches on situations that society would like to ignore or brush under a rug - even in this day - but are undeniably happening.

The Case of Lucy Bending is not for the faint of heart. It is a brazen tale of a little girl who is dealing with issues no young person should be exposed to. It is not a 'dark' read by any means; there are many comical moments throughout the book and heartfelt ones as well. It will leave a definite impression with you. One you will never forget.