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Pocket Star (2006), Edition: Reprint, 528 pages
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From New York Times bestselling author and famed former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein comes a chilling new Alexandra Cooper novel, Entombed, in which Alex matches wits with the master of detective fiction himself-Edgar Allan Poe... Workers demolishing a nineteenth-century brownstone where Edgar Allan Poe once lived discover a human skeleton entombed -- standing -- behind a brick wall. When sex crimes prosecutor Alexandra Cooper hears about the case, it strikes her as a classic Poe scene...except that forensic evidence shows that this young woman died within the last twenty-five years. Meanwhile, Alex's old nemesis the Silk Stocking Rapist is once again terrorizing Manhattan's Upper East Side. The attacks soon escalate to murder, and the search leads Alex and detectives Mercer Wallace and Mike Chapman to the city's stunning Bronx Botanical Gardens. There, an enigmatic librarian presides over the Raven Society, a group devoted to the work of Poe. In exploring the fabled writer's tormented life for clues, Alex will cross paths with a cunning killer and face some of the greatest challenges of her career. Entombed is masterful, exhilarating crime fiction from one of crime writing's most dazzling stars.… (more)
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LibraryThing member DanaJean
Edgar Allen Poe figures prominently in this Alexandra Cooper mystery. While doing a demolition, workers come across a body that has been entombed in the wall in a home where Poe once lived. Very Poe-ish for sure, but a modern crime.
And, the Silk Stocking Rapist (apparently a past character--this
I found this an okay read. I wasn't particularly drawn into the story, although the Poe references and historical information were interesting. I'm going to try an earlier Fairstein and see if she can hook me.
And, the Silk Stocking Rapist (apparently a past character--this
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is my first Fairstein read) is stalking New York and sex crimes prosecutor Alex Cooper is on the case.I found this an okay read. I wasn't particularly drawn into the story, although the Poe references and historical information were interesting. I'm going to try an earlier Fairstein and see if she can hook me.
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LibraryThing member pak6th
Alex Cooper, assistant DA and sex crimes prosecutor, is trying to catch the Silk Stocking Rapist when a body is found entombed in a wall where Edgar Allan Poe once lived. Lots of banter, insight into the life of Poe and his fans, action, and a satisfactory end.
LibraryThing member Judy.Welker.Frick
An Alexandra Cooper book about the Silk Stocking serial rapist and a series of murders with similarities to the works of Poe. Great book that kept my interest the entire time.
LibraryThing member Kathy89
Alex, Mike and Mercer work to solve the silk stocking rapist and who’s body is buried in a wall in the historial building that once was Edgar Allen Poe’s home. This was not my favorite book in the series although I enjoyed the strengthening in the bond between the three. Barbara Rosenblat does
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LibraryThing member smik
Workers demolishing a nineteenth-century brownstone where Edgar Allan Poe once lived discover a human skeleton entombed -- standing -- behind a brick wall. When sex crimes prosecutor Alexandra Cooper hears about the case, it strikes her as a classic Poe scene...except that forensic evidence shows
This was an engrossing read. There's a lot of detail about Poe (and who knows if it is correct) but certainly we have all read some Poe at some time. I can believe too the claim made in the book that Poe was the originator of the detective novel. . There were parts of the novel which were very Poe-ish in their macabre-ness and suspense. At the same time it moves at a smart pace and there are lots of little weblike links binding it all together.
I didn't find this as dark as some of the earlier Fairstein's that I have read. There's some intersting coments too on how modern technology that can help track a culprit down - DNA of course, but Metro transport tickets??
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that this young woman died within the last twenty-five years. Meanwhile, Alex's old nemesis the Silk Stocking Rapist is once again terrorizing Manhattan's Upper East Side. The attacks soon escalate to murder, and the search leads Alex and detectives Mercer Wallace and Mike Chapman to the city's stunning Bronx Botanical Gardens. There, an enigmatic librarian presides over the Raven Society, a group devoted to the work of Poe.This was an engrossing read. There's a lot of detail about Poe (and who knows if it is correct) but certainly we have all read some Poe at some time. I can believe too the claim made in the book that Poe was the originator of the detective novel. . There were parts of the novel which were very Poe-ish in their macabre-ness and suspense. At the same time it moves at a smart pace and there are lots of little weblike links binding it all together.
I didn't find this as dark as some of the earlier Fairstein's that I have read. There's some intersting coments too on how modern technology that can help track a culprit down - DNA of course, but Metro transport tickets??
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LibraryThing member heidilove
This was a fun read. My introduction to Alexandra Cooper. Witty and literate, a nice addition to the sleuth series. A fine beach book, as I'm certain any of hers would be.
LibraryThing member alice443
A legal mystery set in New York city with many references to Edgar A. Poe. Enjoyable light reading.
LibraryThing member skinglist
Journal entry 1 by SKingList from New York, New York USA on Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Finally, I've completed the LF/Alex Cooper set.
If only this book could talk, when I bought it, it had a boarding pass in it from Dubai to Melbourne.
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Journal entry 2 by SKingList from New York, New York USA on Thursday, November 10, 2005
And now it:s travelled from Melbourne to Osaka via Singapore. Good read, loved the EAP connections and the memories of home.
Finally, I've completed the LF/Alex Cooper set.
If only this book could talk, when I bought it, it had a boarding pass in it from Dubai to Melbourne.
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topJournal entry 2 by SKingList from New York, New York USA on Thursday, November 10, 2005
And now it:s travelled from Melbourne to Osaka via Singapore. Good read, loved the EAP connections and the memories of home.
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LibraryThing member jtillin
I read this on holiday and it was a great holiday book.
A decent thriller type book but not too gory. Interesting connection with Edgar Allan Poe and introduction to Alex Cooper.
I'm now reading others in the series to see how they compare.
A decent thriller type book but not too gory. Interesting connection with Edgar Allan Poe and introduction to Alex Cooper.
I'm now reading others in the series to see how they compare.
LibraryThing member Carolee888
It was the raven on the cover of the cd box that caught my attention when I boiugh Entomber by Alexandra Cooper. I love Poe's poetry and stories. There was considerable background on Poe's life including some information that I did not know before. For me that was the main interest of this story.
There were several concurrent stories in this audiobook but I preferred the one that turned out to be a copy cat of the murder in Edgar Allan Poe's story. I think there is plenty of bone chilling fear involved in being buried alive behind a brick wall. Why even have the other two stories?
So I gave this audiobook an OK rating. I really enjoyed the parts connected to Poe but got lost when it came to the other two stories. From now on, I plan to bring a magnifying glass to read the fine print on the audiobook box.
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The dialogue was witty and kept me listening but I kept feeling that something had been left out. Then last night when I played the last disc, it was said that this is the abridged edition. Of course I hit the palm of my hand on my head. Usually I am able to enjoy and piece together the story when it is abridged but I always try to get the fill edition of any book just because it is a better experience for me. There were several concurrent stories in this audiobook but I preferred the one that turned out to be a copy cat of the murder in Edgar Allan Poe's story. I think there is plenty of bone chilling fear involved in being buried alive behind a brick wall. Why even have the other two stories?
So I gave this audiobook an OK rating. I really enjoyed the parts connected to Poe but got lost when it came to the other two stories. From now on, I plan to bring a magnifying glass to read the fine print on the audiobook box.
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LibraryThing member jepeters333
Alexandra Cooper tries to find the Silk Stocking Rapist and a woman's skeleton is found behind a wall in a former residence of Edgar Allen Poe.
LibraryThing member Chris.Wolak
My first Fairstein novel. I read it on a plane to German and was a bit disappointed. The plot had great potential but I didn't think the story was told well nor were the characters well developed. I didn't even catch what exactly everyone did, does, what department they're with and how/why they
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Awards
Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (Winner — 2005)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2005
Physical description
528 p.; 4.13 inches
ISBN
0743482271 / 9780743482271