T. Jefferson Parker Kolejność książek (chronologicznie)

Los Angeles is gripped by the exploding celebrity of Allison Murietta, her real identity unknown, a modern-day Jesse James with the compulsion to steal beautiful things, the vanity to invite the media along, and the conscience to donate much of her bounty to charity. Nobody ever gets hurt - until a job ends with ten gangsters lying dead and a half-million dollars worth of glittering diamonds missing.Rookie Deputy Charlie Hood discovers the bodies, and he prevents an eyewitness - a schoolteacher named Suzanne Jones - from leaving the scene in her Corvette. Drawn to a mysterious charisma that has him off-balance from the beginning, Hood begins an intense affair with Suzanne. As the media frenzy surrounding Allison’s exploits swells to a fever pitch and the Southland’s most notorious killer sets out after her, a glimmer of recognition blooms in Hood, forcing him to choose between a deeply held sense of honor and a passion that threatens to consume him completely. With a stone-cold killer locked in relentless pursuit, Suzanne and Hood continue their desperate dance around the secrets that brought them together, unsure whether each new dawn may signal the day their lies catch up with them.

Los Angeles is in de ban van Allison Murietta. Haar werkelijke naam en identiteit zijn onbekend, maar als een moderne Robin Hood steelt ze waardevolle zaken en nodigt de media uit om hier getuige van te zijn. Vervolgens schenkt ze het grootste deel van haar buit aan de armen. Niemand raakt hierbij ooit gewond, totdat een overval helemaal uit de hand loopt. Tien bendeleden vinden de dood en een handvol diamanten ter waarde van een half miljoen dollar raakt vermist. En iedereen weet dat Allison Murietta ermee te maken heeft.

Inspecteur Robbie Brownlaw van de politie van San Diego lijdt aan synesthesie, een zeldzame neurologische aandoening waarbij de zintuigen in de war zijn geraakt. Brownlaw ziet tijdens gesprekken gekleurde voorwerpen die de emoties van de spreker verraden. Wanneer Brownlaw de dood van Garrett Asplundh onderzoekt, wijst alles in eerste instantie op zelfmoord. Maar omdat Asplundh werkte voor de dienst Ethiek, een instantie die corruptie onder politici, gemeenteambtenaren en zakenlui moet tegengaan, is Brownlaw niet overtuigd van de zelfmoordtheorie.

In this gripping thriller by Jefferson Parker, set in tumultuous 1968 Southern California, detective Nick Becker investigates the murder of a former beauty queen. As he delves into the case decades later, he questions the conviction of the man he arrested and confronts his own family's hidden truths.

Every appearance by T. Jefferson Parker's protagonist, Merci Rayborn, is a celebration for fans of police procedurals. A warm yet tough heroine, she embodies the wry charm and expert insight characteristic of Parker's storytelling. His novels are infused with genuine humanity, featuring honest motivations and a gripping narrative. The story begins with Archie Wildcraft, a promising cop, found shot beside his murdered wife, Gwen. Initially perceived as a botched murder-suicide, Sergeant Merci Rayborn's instincts suggest otherwise. As Archie clings to life, Merci delves into the couple's lives, believing in their deep love and that Archie has been framed. When he disappears from the hospital, it seems he's on a vendetta, and Merci must cover for him while seeking the truth. Her investigation leads her to the Russian mob, uncovering dark secrets she hesitates to reveal to the ruthless district attorney. The novel explores themes of loss, audacity, and vengeance, with an obsession that elevates it within the Rayborn series. Parker's complex character detail and poignant writing showcase his prowess as a superior stylist. Merci is not just a detective; she embodies her role, making her a relatable Everywoman.