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Dead Red (Paperback)

~ Nelson Andreu (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)


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Detective Peter Copeland wakes up on the beach one morning with a killer headache and no clue how he came to be there. Before long, he discovers that the exotic redheaded stranger he met at a party the night before is washed up on the beach, dead. What's this? Another detective mystery? But finally, here's one that departs from the mold. "Dead Red" is based on first-hand knowledge of solving mysterious deaths, thanks to author Nelson Andreu's twenty-two years in Miami's Homicide Unit. Readers who are curious about the workings behind crime investigations finally get what they want: insight on the inner workings of homicide(extracting answers from a reluctant witness, capturing an elusive fingerprint, distilling evidence from a mutilated victim) woven within an intriguing plot. Of course, Detective Copeland uncovers the answer--but that answer is what every cop dreads.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Bedside Books (January 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1589821173
  • ISBN-13: 978-1589821170
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,068,311 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars CopShop Review, November 5, 2003
Knowing Nelson cut no slack with me. I've been reading Cop books since a was a young guy. I'm used to the best, McBain, Cornwell, Wabaugh etc. But I honestly can state that the only reason that i didn't give it 5 stars was I was looking for the hook to the next crime scene in his next book. I guess I didn't want the bad guy caught yet!
I actually went to an autospy with him a hundred years ago. It was a "Crispy Critter", a burn victim. Nelson was the best teacher on pointing out certain things to be noted that might be helpful in the investigation. Cool man, very cool.
I'll bet the Miami cops miss him a bunch.
Like I said no slack,I want another and soon!! Get going Andreu

Dennis Wayne
Chief of CopShop.com

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars DEAD RED is an Outstanding Police Novel, November 1, 2003
By Gilberto Morales (Coral Gables, Florida) - See all my reviews
Having lived most of my life in the greater Miami area, I have always been facinated with Detective novels. A friend recommended 'Dead Red' last week. Was I glad she did! After having read dozens of police novels I finally found one that truly explains the inside workings of a real case. This is one book you will not want to put down. A big Hoorah to Nelson Andreu for this superb novel!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Detective Novel, November 5, 2003
By Tuti Carpio (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
As an avid reader of `Detective Novels' I was given a pre-release copy of "Dead Red" by a close friend. I must admit I was kept on the edge of my seat as I turned the pages! The procedures the author lays out in this novel are OUTSTANDING! I guess every writer of detective novels should research their facts before writing. In the case of "Dead Red," the author has first hand knowledge based on his experience in the field. I highly recommend all of you who like Detective type novels to pick up a copy of Nelson Andreu's new book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
If this was a movie, you couldn't blink. I found myself cheering for the main character as if I was his partner driving side by side with him through the streets of Miami and the... Read more
Published on May 23, 2004 by Diana

5.0 out of 5 stars First-time novelist shows promise with "Dead Red "
After reading the back cover of Dead Red, I said to myself, "Well, the author certainly has the law enforcement background to write this book, but can the police officer, well,... Read more
Published on May 23, 2004 by Patricia Collier

4.0 out of 5 stars All the elements readers expect of a mystery novel
Former Miami homicide detective Nelson Andreu's debut novel, Dead Red, delivers many of the elements readers come to expect of the traditional page-turner mystery-ruthless... Read more
Published on May 23, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience Counts
Having worked in Homicide, I can say Det. Andreu's many years of experience comes through in his writing. His characters are real; you see their flaws and shortcomings. Read more
Published on April 19, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU are the police!
In most police procedurals, you observe the officers investigating - from the outside. Mr. Andreu lets you into the work of solving this crime so you are on the inside. Read more
Published on February 18, 2004 by George E. Cherry

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Detective Mystery Novel
As a retired police officer from South Florida, although I never met Lt. Andreu, I can see that was he has written in the pages of Dead Red is the way detectives really work their... Read more
Published on February 9, 2004 by hwgreen4

5.0 out of 5 stars One That Deserves An Award!
As a book reviewer I received an advanced copy of this book and can honestly say DEAD RED is one detective novel that you won't put down once you start it! Mr. Read more
Published on December 3, 2003 by Misti Jackson, Author & Book R...

5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Red
I received my copy of Dead Red a few days ago and I must say I have been reading late into the night for the past few days. Read more
Published on November 25, 2003 by Albert Zenon

5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Red
As a retired Atlanta Homicide Detective I first heard of Nelson Andreu's new novel from a fellow retired cop. Read more
Published on November 21, 2003 by Martha Jones-Peters

5.0 out of 5 stars Nelson Andreu's new book
Having just finished reading "Dead Red," I can honestly say the author has expertly used his homicide experience in writing this novel. Read more
Published on November 20, 2003 by Michael Robertson

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