The Naked Face (Mass Market Paperback)

by Sidney Sheldon (Author) "AT TEN MINUTES before eleven in the morning, the sky exploded into a carnival of white confetti that instantly blanketed the city..." (more)
Key Phrases: reception office, Don Vinton, John Hanson, Harrison Burke (more...)

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Hanson died quickly - with a knife in his back. Carol was next - she was covered with acid and tortured to death. Now it was Judd's turn, as a New York psychoanalyst he had known both Hanson and Carol. Sidney Sheldon is the author of "The Doomsday Conspiracy". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author
Best known today for his exciting blockbuster novels, Sidney Sheldon is the author of The Best Laid Plans, Nothing Lasts Forever, The Stars Shine Down, The Doomsday Conspiracy, Memories of Midnight, The Sands of Time, Windmills of the Gods, If Tomorrow Comes, Master of the Game, Rage of Angels, Bloodline, A Stranger in the Mirror, and The Other Side of Midnight. Almost all have been number-one international bestsellers. His first book, The Naked Face, was acclaimed by the New York Times as "the best first mystery of the year" and received an Edgar Award. Most of his novels have become major feature films or TV miniseries, and there are more than 275 million copies of his books in print throughout the world. Before he became a novelist, Sidney Sheldon had already won a Tony Award for Broadway's Redhead and an Academy Award for The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer. He has written the screenplays for twenty-three motion pictures, including Easter Parade (with Judy Garland) and Annie Get Your Gun. In addition, he penned six other Broadway hits and created three long-running television series, including Hart to Hart and I Dream of Jeannie, which he also produced. A writer who has delighted millions with his award-winning plays, movies, novels, and television shows, Sidney Sheldon reigns as one of the most popular storytellers of all time.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (August 7, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446341916
• ISBN-13: 978-0446341912
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but still a good read, July 31, 2005

By	Mary C "NurseMare" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This is one of Sidney Sheldon's early works. Written in the 80's, there is some language that is a bit dated. For example, the phrase "he was a big mother." Okay, haven't heard that phrase in a long while.

Judd Stevens is a psychoanalyst. The people he sees are very disturbed with the exception of one patient, Anne, who won't get to the bottom of her problems. In the opening of the book, one of his patients leaves his office wearing Judd's raincoat and gets stabbed in the back. Shortly after that, his secretary is murdered in his office after hours. The homicide detective assigned to the case believes that Judd is actually guilty of the murders and begins to try to slant the evidence against Judd.

Though this is dated and not one of Sheldon's best works, it is very suspenseful and held my attention to the bitter end. It was a satisfying read and, though not necessarily a keeper, it was worth the time. Sidney Sheldon's writing improved dramatically over the years after this book was first written - if you want to read one of his best, read Master of the Game.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wouldn't want to be on his bad side., June 7, 1998

By A Customer

"The Naked Face" was a book that I very much enjoyed. It's twists and turns and all around plot was excellent. It left you thirsting for more of his immagination, you just can't wait to read another of his books. The murders that he comes up with are so real and vivid in your mind when you read the flowing words on each page. If your looking for a thrill read this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Who is trying to killed Dr. Stevens and what for?, April 2, 1998

By A Customer

For those who loved mystery, this book is a must read. It grabs you at the beginning and won't let go until the end. someone is out to kill Dr. Stevens, but who? One of his client was kill because he was mistaken for Dr. Stevens. Could it be his lover that kill him or some nut case? Some believed that Dr. Stevens killed his patient even the police. Where should Dr. Steven go and who should he turn to and trust. This sick and twisted thriller keeps will keep you guessing.