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Hyperion (2009), Hardcover, 208 pages
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Fiction. Mystery. Thriller. HTML: A New York real estate tycoon plunges to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. And then, in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave, comes another shocking murder and a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy. Secrets that prove to be fatal. Secrets that lay hidden in the dark until one NYPD detective shines a light. Mystery sensation Richard Castle, blockbuster author of the wildly best-selling Derrick Storm novels, introduces his newest character, NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat. Tough, sexy, professional, Nikki Heat carries a passion for justice as she leads one of New York City's top homicide squads. She's hit with an unexpected challenge when the commissioner assigns superstar magazine journalist Jameson Rook to ride along with her to research an article on New York's Finest. Pulitzer Prize-winning Rook is as much a handful as he is handsome. His wise-cracking and meddling aren't her only problems. As she works to unravel the secrets of the murdered real estate tycoon, she must also confront the spark between them. The one called heat..… (more)
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LibraryThing member DanieXJ
This is a complicated book to comment on because there are multiple levels on which it can be read.
As a stand alone, if someone hasn't seen the TV show "Castle" it's fine, but not great, it starts out very rocky and slowly smooths out as the book goes on. It's not a surprising plot nor does it have
It would be interesting to know how much input TV writers/producers had into the creation, which brings me to the other level it can be read on. Basically it can be read as one 196 page (plus two pages of half fictional, half not fictional acknowledgments and a fictional dedication) prop of the TV show "Castle".
But, even as a prop, it is still weird. I mean, Richard Castle is supposed to have many books and yet here he's basically writing an almost exact replica of his own life (on the show, oops, this explanation could get confusing). But really, would such an 'amazing author' (according to the show) write something that is so thinly veiled as the real life situations and people? I would hope not.
It would be interesting to have them write a Derrick Storm compainion book to the series as well, and would it be totally different, or just an uber Mary Sue of Richard Castle.
And honestly, I do get why the book is so thinly veiled, if Rick on the show writes a book about a Detective who's a size 20 and a lesbian, then there can't be all the Kate Beckett/Nikki Heat teasing and other funniness and uncomfortableness, and innuendo on the show.
I don't know, maybe I'm way off base, but as someone who pretends that she can be a writer (i.e. Write stuff but haven't been published yet) generally I think of research for a fictional book to be a baseline and then use stuff here and there and mix and match for the actual story, as well as throwing out the research when needed and putting in totally not based in reality stuff (like a really quick DNA result).
But, maybe I'm being too hard on the book, I'll admit that I did find myself trying to pinpoint scenes in the book that were sort of from the show and then figuring out how 'Rick Castle' had changed them and joined them to put them in the book.
Anyway, for the most part if you're a "Castle" fan and can plow through the beginning, you'll love it. Otherwise, it's probably a pass.
As a stand alone, if someone hasn't seen the TV show "Castle" it's fine, but not great, it starts out very rocky and slowly smooths out as the book goes on. It's not a surprising plot nor does it have
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twists that are too surprising, but all that said it's not horribly written or plotted by whatever ghost writer/ghost team wrote it.It would be interesting to know how much input TV writers/producers had into the creation, which brings me to the other level it can be read on. Basically it can be read as one 196 page (plus two pages of half fictional, half not fictional acknowledgments and a fictional dedication) prop of the TV show "Castle".
But, even as a prop, it is still weird. I mean, Richard Castle is supposed to have many books and yet here he's basically writing an almost exact replica of his own life (on the show, oops, this explanation could get confusing). But really, would such an 'amazing author' (according to the show) write something that is so thinly veiled as the real life situations and people? I would hope not.
It would be interesting to have them write a Derrick Storm compainion book to the series as well, and would it be totally different, or just an uber Mary Sue of Richard Castle.
And honestly, I do get why the book is so thinly veiled, if Rick on the show writes a book about a Detective who's a size 20 and a lesbian, then there can't be all the Kate Beckett/Nikki Heat teasing and other funniness and uncomfortableness, and innuendo on the show.
I don't know, maybe I'm way off base, but as someone who pretends that she can be a writer (i.e. Write stuff but haven't been published yet) generally I think of research for a fictional book to be a baseline and then use stuff here and there and mix and match for the actual story, as well as throwing out the research when needed and putting in totally not based in reality stuff (like a really quick DNA result).
But, maybe I'm being too hard on the book, I'll admit that I did find myself trying to pinpoint scenes in the book that were sort of from the show and then figuring out how 'Rick Castle' had changed them and joined them to put them in the book.
Anyway, for the most part if you're a "Castle" fan and can plow through the beginning, you'll love it. Otherwise, it's probably a pass.
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LibraryThing member majkia
A mystery written by a fictional writer, whose picture on the back cover is the actor playing the fictional character, warns you right up front it's liable to be a bit more than just another mystery.
What it is, is a fun romp with familiar, yet slightly skewed, characters from the TV series, as they
Castle is recast as a journalist, Jameson Rook, in Heat Wave, but Nikki Heat is definitely still Kate Beckett in most essentials. Her two detective sergeants are recast as "Roach", the nickname of the team, and way too grin-inducing.
The mystery was interesting. Although I guessed the murderer from the start, I did have my doubts up to the end.
And, of course, Rook is every bit as loose a cannon as Richard Castle is.
A fun, if not very challenging read.
What it is, is a fun romp with familiar, yet slightly skewed, characters from the TV series, as they
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rally to solve a murder. Castle is recast as a journalist, Jameson Rook, in Heat Wave, but Nikki Heat is definitely still Kate Beckett in most essentials. Her two detective sergeants are recast as "Roach", the nickname of the team, and way too grin-inducing.
The mystery was interesting. Although I guessed the murderer from the start, I did have my doubts up to the end.
And, of course, Rook is every bit as loose a cannon as Richard Castle is.
A fun, if not very challenging read.
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LibraryThing member EowynA
This is a mystery supposedly written by the protagonist of the TV show Castle. It is a decent mystery, with twists. We get to know the hero and heroine, all the while visuallizing the characters from the TV show. The story is told from the perspective of the lead detective, Nikki Heat, as she works
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through the solution of the murder of a millionaire real estate mogul who was thrown off his sixth story balcony. We meet his wife, with secrets of her own; his accountant, who reveals how much money he really does, or does not have; his bookie; and his bookie's muscleman. All fun. Show Less
LibraryThing member susanbeamon
Some books are good for reading during television commercials. That is not a bad thing, since commercials now days give us 3 to 5 minutes to fill every 10 minutes or so and I would rather read something interesting than watch ads that I just watched 15 minutes ago. So I have started on the Castle
This initial book in the series serves to set up the characters. We get the basic background for the team and the interloper, the writer, and the whys of their collaboration. The murder mystery is cunningly confusing, and the solution worth the trip. I especially liked that the clues, while plentiful and direct, kept that solution hidden until the end of the book.
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spinoff novel series. They are a nice conceit, allowing fans of the show to inhabit the world set up. These are even better than the books using the series characters. Even so, while reading, I compared the characters on the show with the characters in the book. It is easy to see why books can be called semi-autobiographical.This initial book in the series serves to set up the characters. We get the basic background for the team and the interloper, the writer, and the whys of their collaboration. The murder mystery is cunningly confusing, and the solution worth the trip. I especially liked that the clues, while plentiful and direct, kept that solution hidden until the end of the book.
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LibraryThing member kysmom02
Loved it! But, I'm a huge fan of the show, so I might be a little biased! And, I loved this in the way that I like brainless reads. Plus, I like the references during the show to the book. It makes me feel like I'm on the inside!
Rook and Nikki Heat have the same type of relationship and
Overall, if you like the show, you'll enjoy the book. Otherwise, I don't think that anyone will find this very engaging. It's a light read that is more enjoyable due to it's underlying humor.
Rook and Nikki Heat have the same type of relationship and
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undercurrents as does Castle and Beckett on the TV show. It's got much of the same wit and sarcasm. I really enjoyed the book but it was totally forgettable. The case was fun, fast-paced and pretty standard for this type of book. There wasn't much conflict, or anything that really got my heart pumping. I actually laughed more than I frowned in concentration! Overall, if you like the show, you'll enjoy the book. Otherwise, I don't think that anyone will find this very engaging. It's a light read that is more enjoyable due to it's underlying humor.
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LibraryThing member miyurose
This was a really fun read, and if you are a fan of the show Castle, I recommend it! It reminded me of the days when I would read anime fan-fiction online. The parallels between the book and the show are very obvious, right down to the cops working for Nikki Heat and Rook’s mother, but for me, it
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just made it more readable. The book is fast-paced and you can almost see the movie running in your head. There are even a few unexpected twists. It’s no great work of literature, but it is exactly what it should be — a treat. I wish I knew who 'Richard Castle' actually is, but apparently it’s a very well kept secret! Show Less
LibraryThing member reannon
This book is a Clever Conceit. The TV series Castle (ABC Monday nights 10 pm) is a fictional mystery writer who helps a New York detective, Kate Beckett, solve crimes, and he creates a new mystery series around Kate, with the character name being Nikki Heat.
Confused enough yet? So, for a writer,
The book concerns the death of a real estate tycoon who dies in a 6 story fall. Nikki Heat and her squad gets the case. Along for the ride is Jameson Rook, celebrity journalist.
It is a good read. Not great, but worthwhile. Even more fun is speculating on who really wrote the book. Stephen J. Cannell and James Patterson have appeared on the TV show, and it might be Cannell. I really like the TV series, by the way, which is why I read the book.
Confused enough yet? So, for a writer,
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this is an unusual challenge, trying to keep two overlapping fictional universes straight.The book concerns the death of a real estate tycoon who dies in a 6 story fall. Nikki Heat and her squad gets the case. Along for the ride is Jameson Rook, celebrity journalist.
It is a good read. Not great, but worthwhile. Even more fun is speculating on who really wrote the book. Stephen J. Cannell and James Patterson have appeared on the TV show, and it might be Cannell. I really like the TV series, by the way, which is why I read the book.
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LibraryThing member jemerritt
Heat Wave – Richard Castle’s new series based on the NYPD detective Kate Beckett and her investigating team at the 12th Precinct was a real hoot to read.
Nikki Heat and Jameson Rook have the same quirky, dysfunctional yet sexually sizzling chemistry that the TV series Castle has. The witty
Whether you watch the TV series or not, Heat Wave stands alone as a satisfying detective novel complete with a good plot, excellent characterization and enough intrigue to keep you guessing to the very end.
Heat Wave is an enjoyable read. A great book for the beach or cottage. Relaxing and fun. A terrific book to just kick back and enjoy the ride. Or as Nikki Heat keeps saying “stay in the car”, and where Jameson Rook thankfully never listens.
Nikki Heat and Jameson Rook have the same quirky, dysfunctional yet sexually sizzling chemistry that the TV series Castle has. The witty
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writing and the intricate details surrounding the police’s solving of the case closely mirrors the writing for the show, which if you are a fan of Castle, then you will be pleased.Whether you watch the TV series or not, Heat Wave stands alone as a satisfying detective novel complete with a good plot, excellent characterization and enough intrigue to keep you guessing to the very end.
Heat Wave is an enjoyable read. A great book for the beach or cottage. Relaxing and fun. A terrific book to just kick back and enjoy the ride. Or as Nikki Heat keeps saying “stay in the car”, and where Jameson Rook thankfully never listens.
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LibraryThing member NSZ
I should preface this review by saying "Yes I am a fan of the show". But I'm going to try to write this from a book lovers view and NOT a show lovers'. Anyway, this book is "written" by the great (fictional) writer Richard Castle, author of the bestselling "Derrick Storm" series. This new book
Now my one gripe is that this book is SHORT. When the novel Heat Wave is shown on "Castle" it looks like a nice fat 500+ page affair, but this book is skinny, coming in at about 196 pages. So I was slightly upset that they didn't try to make a true to life "replica" of the novel as we see it on the show. Luckily this book sold well and a second in the series "Naked Heat" has already been announced for release in September. Personally I would love to see the "Richard Castle" name passed among several bestselling authors (C'mon James Patterson we know you love the show!) so that we might get a longer more "veteran" adventure and possibly see Castle on top of the New York Times bestseller list.
So basically... Not a fan of Castle (yet), check the first few pages out in your local bookstore, it'll make a good read while you're at the beach this summer. Fans of ABC's Castle, how could you NOT get it??
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follows NYPD detective Nikki Heat as she investigates the murder of a real estate tycooon and all the twists and turns that inevitably follow. To tell the truth I was VERY pleasantly surprised by this little book. It reads as a standard crime drama (as it was meant to) so no it won't be winning Mr. Castle any more awards, but it is a very fun read. The writing is to the point for the most part, with reporter Jameson Rook (whom Castle bases on himself) becoming a fan favorite. As a fan of the show "Castle" it reads like a standard episode so maybe that had something to do with it, but for a book clearly meant for promotional purposes that COULD HAVE been a piece of junk, the author went out of their way to make sure it wasn't. Yay for them.Now my one gripe is that this book is SHORT. When the novel Heat Wave is shown on "Castle" it looks like a nice fat 500+ page affair, but this book is skinny, coming in at about 196 pages. So I was slightly upset that they didn't try to make a true to life "replica" of the novel as we see it on the show. Luckily this book sold well and a second in the series "Naked Heat" has already been announced for release in September. Personally I would love to see the "Richard Castle" name passed among several bestselling authors (C'mon James Patterson we know you love the show!) so that we might get a longer more "veteran" adventure and possibly see Castle on top of the New York Times bestseller list.
So basically... Not a fan of Castle (yet), check the first few pages out in your local bookstore, it'll make a good read while you're at the beach this summer. Fans of ABC's Castle, how could you NOT get it??
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LibraryThing member richardderus
As a rule, I watch very little TV that isn't about science, on PBS, or revoltingly prurient. Outside of that, why bother? So the other year, there came on this little show called "Castle" that had a promising premise: Bestselling author strongarms NYC mayor into giving him access to a working
I heard about it, I watched a few, I liked it fine. I forgot all about it after a few episodes, which is pretty much Standard Operating Procedure for me, unless the show is revoltingly prurient in which case its entire schedule is permanently etched in my brain (need to know when another episode of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" is coming on? Me or the website, either one can tell you).
Then this slender volume assaults my eyes in the Buns and Nubile I patronize in Carle Place. I mean, what? A book by a fictional author in a real bookstore? And it's not soap opera related?! (Charm! by "Kendall Hart" - go look it up, and yes I watch "All My Children" I already said I like revoltingly prurient TV so leave it.) So I got...oh the shame...curious. I couldn't bring myself to plunk down twenty United States dollars for the little marvy, but the liberry saved me.
Sort of saved me, anyway. I read the book, a competently written tale of love gone bad, greed, revenge, and a dash of silly sex tossed (!) in for good measure. I wouldn't recommend it on its literary merits.
But I was struck by something interesting...the TV network that runs the show is owned by the same corporation that owns the publishing house, and that corporation owns several companies whose products figure into the story. The story itself isn't the usual "this is a script we couldn't find a way to budget so now it's a hit-series-companion-volume" type of thing...this is the book the fictional author in the series is said to be researching and writing, featuring the thinly disguised fictionalization of the sexy homicide detective he's following around. So for fans of the show, there are in-jokes and throwaways that add a level of insiderness to the read.
And it makes me feel a little queasy, frankly. It's all so...arch, manipulative, packaged that it just comes across as...cynical. It reeks of editorial committee meetings wherein the Corporate Parent's Wishes are acceded to. Possibly even applauded. Whatever, it just isn't natcherl, like a blue rose isn't. Recommended? Oh...on balance, not; if you're interested in plumbing the depths of commercialization, this is a good case study, though.
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homicide team to research a character for some novels. (Yeah, right.) Sorta like being an embedded journalist in Afghanistan.I heard about it, I watched a few, I liked it fine. I forgot all about it after a few episodes, which is pretty much Standard Operating Procedure for me, unless the show is revoltingly prurient in which case its entire schedule is permanently etched in my brain (need to know when another episode of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" is coming on? Me or the website, either one can tell you).
Then this slender volume assaults my eyes in the Buns and Nubile I patronize in Carle Place. I mean, what? A book by a fictional author in a real bookstore? And it's not soap opera related?! (Charm! by "Kendall Hart" - go look it up, and yes I watch "All My Children" I already said I like revoltingly prurient TV so leave it.) So I got...oh the shame...curious. I couldn't bring myself to plunk down twenty United States dollars for the little marvy, but the liberry saved me.
Sort of saved me, anyway. I read the book, a competently written tale of love gone bad, greed, revenge, and a dash of silly sex tossed (!) in for good measure. I wouldn't recommend it on its literary merits.
But I was struck by something interesting...the TV network that runs the show is owned by the same corporation that owns the publishing house, and that corporation owns several companies whose products figure into the story. The story itself isn't the usual "this is a script we couldn't find a way to budget so now it's a hit-series-companion-volume" type of thing...this is the book the fictional author in the series is said to be researching and writing, featuring the thinly disguised fictionalization of the sexy homicide detective he's following around. So for fans of the show, there are in-jokes and throwaways that add a level of insiderness to the read.
And it makes me feel a little queasy, frankly. It's all so...arch, manipulative, packaged that it just comes across as...cynical. It reeks of editorial committee meetings wherein the Corporate Parent's Wishes are acceded to. Possibly even applauded. Whatever, it just isn't natcherl, like a blue rose isn't. Recommended? Oh...on balance, not; if you're interested in plumbing the depths of commercialization, this is a good case study, though.
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LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
Slightly route, slightly cheesy, slightly quirky but very fun, this novel is a kick in that it is simply fiction on fiction. From the completely fake cover depicting "Richard Castle" in large letters as a NY Times bestselling author to the author picture on the back it is really a general
In this story Mr. Castle apparently reveals his own inner day dreams when he writes about NYC detective Nikki Heat as she investigates the murder of a prominent real estate tycoon. In his story Castle has depicted himself as jet setting Pulitzer Prize winner, Jameson Rook, who is riding along with Detective Heat for an article on the department. It is my understanding that this plot line pretty much echoes the one from the show with the exception of the...a hem...consummation of attraction. It was obvious that this book was written to play to the clichés of the murder mystery genre with a bit of romance thrown in. Nothing spectacular but I was quite entertained and had no trouble sticking with the story.
In the end I have to say I'm pleased I decided to try this story out and was quite happily entertained. It didn't hurt that uber cutie Nathan Fillion was smiling out at me from the back cover every time I put the book down. I've even put disc 1 of Castle up near the top of my Netflix queue and I'm looking forward to watching the "real" duo in action LOL!
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consumption prop for the television show Castle. Please don't think that I'm complaining because I'm totally not, it was the idea of reading a novel written by a television character that drew me to the book in the first place, even though I've never watched one single episode of the show.In this story Mr. Castle apparently reveals his own inner day dreams when he writes about NYC detective Nikki Heat as she investigates the murder of a prominent real estate tycoon. In his story Castle has depicted himself as jet setting Pulitzer Prize winner, Jameson Rook, who is riding along with Detective Heat for an article on the department. It is my understanding that this plot line pretty much echoes the one from the show with the exception of the...a hem...consummation of attraction. It was obvious that this book was written to play to the clichés of the murder mystery genre with a bit of romance thrown in. Nothing spectacular but I was quite entertained and had no trouble sticking with the story.
In the end I have to say I'm pleased I decided to try this story out and was quite happily entertained. It didn't hurt that uber cutie Nathan Fillion was smiling out at me from the back cover every time I put the book down. I've even put disc 1 of Castle up near the top of my Netflix queue and I'm looking forward to watching the "real" duo in action LOL!
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LibraryThing member kayceel
Being an avid watcher of Castle (God, how I love the show & Nathan Fillion!!), I was delighted to hear that someone actually wrote a Nikki Heat novel!
This is a light read, much like the show is light, but it's fast-paced, sexy and funny. Worth reading even if you're not a fan of the show, but a
Recommended.
This is a light read, much like the show is light, but it's fast-paced, sexy and funny. Worth reading even if you're not a fan of the show, but a
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MUST if you love it! I even caught a few lines from the show, almost as if "Rick Castle" said these things, then thought'd it'd work for the book...Recommended.
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LibraryThing member ChemChick
I'm not generally a fan of merchandise tie-ins to movies or television series, but I am going to make an exception for a book published by Hyperion in 2009, Heat Wave by Richard Castle. Richard Castle is a fictional bestselling mystery writer in the eponymous ABC show Castle. The show is fantastic.
for an hour each week.
Back to the book. I'm sure it is not the first of its kind, but it really tickled me to be able to hold the book published in the television series in my hands. The details are perfect, from the back cover picture of Fillion and the mini-biography on the back flap, to the dedication. It all just makes me happy.
I haven't gotten around to reading it yet and honestly am not expecting great things. For me, the actual substance of the book doesn't matter much since the execution of the idea is just so much fun.
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Richard Castle is played by Joss Whedon alumnus Nathan Fillion of Firefly and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog fame. This would likely be enough to endear me to Castle, but the writing is funny and clever, and it's a real pleasure being entertained by Fillionfor an hour each week.
Back to the book. I'm sure it is not the first of its kind, but it really tickled me to be able to hold the book published in the television series in my hands. The details are perfect, from the back cover picture of Fillion and the mini-biography on the back flap, to the dedication. It all just makes me happy.
I haven't gotten around to reading it yet and honestly am not expecting great things. For me, the actual substance of the book doesn't matter much since the execution of the idea is just so much fun.
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LibraryThing member cameronl
It's fun to read the book while thinking what the characters from the TV show would think, knowing which characters in the book are them.
LibraryThing member Ronrose1
This is a knock off of the TV series, Castle. The book "Heat Wave " is the product of the research of the character, Richard Castle, a prize winning writer into the NYPD, mainly through his association with homicide detective, Kate Beckett. Nikki Heat, the heroine of this book, is Castle's heated
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up image of Kate, who is already sizzling. If you enjoy the TV series, you will certainly enjoy this fast moving novel, which follows a murder investigation and a multimillion dollar art robbery. The book answers the question of what would happen if the two characters on the show were allowed to get closer together. There would obviously be a "Heat Wave". Show Less
LibraryThing member she_climber
As a big fan of the show I was excited to read the book, but I have to say that it was somewhat dissappointing, which was in all likelihood the fault of the show. The storylines were too close I kept confusing characters in my head. My other problem with the book was the overuse of the word "heat":
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Nikki Heat, Detective Heat, Heat Wave, etc. It led to additional confusion in the book ... which may have been better addressed if I was a slower reader. I think the book as a standalone, without the TV show to convolute the characters would have been more entertaining. Wonder who ghost wrote it, though . . . Show Less
LibraryThing member JackieBlem
I'm a big fan of the TV series "Castle", which is about a mystery writer tagging along with a police squad. So I was thrilled that Hyperion decided to publish "Richard Castle's" new series, beginning with Heat Wave. Of course, the real author is being kept top secret, though speculation runs to
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James Patterson or Stephen Cannell, since both appear regularly on the show as themselves. The book itself is decent, though I don't feel it's as well written as the show, frankly. Still, I found it to be fun and it certainly kept my attention through its slim 196 pages. I didn't feel it was ripping off the story lines from the show--there are some recognizable bits, but there's plenty of fresh stuff too. And yes, there's sex--something that is sadly missing from the television show (but we viewers have hope! lol). Show Less
LibraryThing member bookappeal
I don't really get the "fictional TV character writes book about other fictional characters" trend. This book is very similar in tone to the TV show "Castle", obviously, but the rapid-fire banter works much better between actors than in print. And it's just creepy to use a photo of the actor who
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LibraryThing member jmaloney17
Yes, I read this book. I have a sad addiction to the show, so when it came out I submitted to the indulgence. It was not good, but it sated the craving.
LibraryThing member brodeurbunny30
This book was so incredibly funny for all of its quirky inside-joke references and clearly meta takes on the characters that are based on the characters on the show. It's obviously pulp in quality, and is easily read in an afternoon and cliches run amok, but if you are a fan of the show, you will
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thoroughly enjoy the tie-in universe of Richard Castle's Nikki Heat. Highly recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member krissa
If you like the TV series, Castle, I think you will like this book. Although the characters have different names, I found I could recognize, and picture, many of the characters. It is set-up like an episode. But you don’t need to have seen the series to be able to follow the book, or appreciate
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the mystery part of it. It is a short book, at only 196 pages. It is obvious to me that the writer knows quite a bit about New York, and makes it almost a character to itself, building specifics into the story. As opposed to some authors that use more of an imaginary New York. I appreciated the author’s choice to do a good complete wrap up. It was a satisfying ending. Immediately when I finished, I wanted to read another one. I can WAIT for the second book. Show Less
LibraryThing member pauliharman
Entertaining and true to the form of the TV show (Castle)
LibraryThing member love2laf
Exactly as I expected. Fits in perfectly with the tv series. Great fun and entertainment, and a quick read.
LibraryThing member leperdbunny
Title: Heat Wave
Author: Richard Castle
Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction
# of pages: 224
Start date:
End date:
Borrowed/bought: bought
My rating of the book, F- [worst] to A [best]: C
Description of the book: Nikki Heat is a well respected homicide detective on the case of a real estate tycoon who plunges to
Review: In terms of how the humor and writing style fit in with the show, it was perfect. In terms of a satisfying and detailed read, not so much. Also, a few funny typos/issues with the story line. If you can put those two issues aside, it is a fun read.
Author: Richard Castle
Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction
# of pages: 224
Start date:
End date:
Borrowed/bought: bought
My rating of the book, F- [worst] to A [best]: C
Description of the book: Nikki Heat is a well respected homicide detective on the case of a real estate tycoon who plunges to
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his death. What Rook, her ride along journalist and she find out is the dirty secrets of the wealthy.Review: In terms of how the humor and writing style fit in with the show, it was perfect. In terms of a satisfying and detailed read, not so much. Also, a few funny typos/issues with the story line. If you can put those two issues aside, it is a fun read.
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LibraryThing member Tasker
If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Language
Original publication date
2008-09-29
Physical description
208 p.; 9.32 inches
ISBN
1401323820 / 9781401323820
Local notes
'Mystery sensation Richard Castle, blockbuster author of the wildly best-selling Derrick Storm novels, introduces his newest character, NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat.'
A New York real estate tycoon plunges to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. And then, in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave, comes another shocking murder and a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy. Secrets that prove to be fatal. Secrets that lay hidden in the dark until one NYPD detective shines a light.
Very amusing adjunct to the ABC comedy crime drama 'Castle' - I just love how they jacketed and marketed this book - too funny.
A New York real estate tycoon plunges to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. And then, in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave, comes another shocking murder and a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy. Secrets that prove to be fatal. Secrets that lay hidden in the dark until one NYPD detective shines a light.
Very amusing adjunct to the ABC comedy crime drama 'Castle' - I just love how they jacketed and marketed this book - too funny.