Devil & Lieutenant Hilderbrand (Hardcover)

by J. W. Kerr (Author) "Located on the southern fringe of downtown Houston, the Jefferson Hotel was an old building constructed of brown brick with windows trimmed in white limestone,..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"Kerr demonstrates that evil may have a handsome face but, it is evil all the same" -- Elmer Kelton, bestselling author of "The Time It Never Rained"

"The book finds Lt. Hilderbrand dealing with a form of evil that seems to flourish even farther than the grave" -- Blii Witaker, Abilene Reporter-News --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
This book is a wonderful and intrigueing crime novel that will open your imagination and let your mind go wild.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 301 pages
• Publisher: Lion's Head Publishing (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891668005
• ISBN-13: 978-1891668005
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,014,684 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God the good guys won!, October 21, 1999

By A Customer

This is one hell of a story, just believable enough to hold your attention, but borderline spooky; a perfect balance. It concernes a theme that really touches on a nerve, the existence of pure evil in the world. When someone first discoveres this fact, be it at an early age or later life, it is one of those quote "innocence lost" moments that haunts one throughout ones life. So I guess this, and the symbolic rising from the dead, are the big "hooks" of this story. Thank God the good guys won!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Devil Indeed!, October 11, 1999

By A Customer

A nifty twisted* little piece complete with a taste southern justice. Sometimes things aren't what they seem to be. Loads of dialog that keeps you atuned to what the characters are feeling and reacting to. (*Twist being the operative word.) If you're in the mood for a nice creepy evening, I recommend this little devil.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read!, October 7, 1999

By A Customer

Grabbed my attention right away! I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced thriller. I liked the refreshing fact that Anson (hero) was strong and disciplined without being superman. The villian is someone I'd surely want to avoid, but according to this story, that would be difficult to do. (How do you stay away from someone who simply blends in?) Reading this book was like being an insider on both sides of good and evil. Great ending!