The Devil's Redhead

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In this masterfully written fiction debut, David Corbett combines a gripping crime story with a poignant tale of enduring love.

Freelance photographer and wildcat smuggler Dan Abatangelo blows into Vegas to hit the tables and taste the night life. In his path waits Shel Beaudry, a knockout redhead with a smile that says, Gentlemen, start your engines. The attraction is instant–and soon the two are living the gypsy life on the West coast, where Dan captains a distribution ring for premium Thai marijuana, His credo "no guns, no gangsters, it's only money."

But the trade is changing. Eager to get out, Dan plans one last run, judges poorly, and is betrayed by an underling and caught by the DEA. To secure light time for Shel and his crew, Dan takes the fall and pleads to ten years. Now, having served the full term, he emerges from prison a man with a hardened will but an unchanged heart. Though probation guidelines forbid any contact with Shel, a convicted felon, he sets his focus on one thing: finding her.

Shel’s life has taken a different turn since her release from prison. She met Frank Maas, a recovering addict whose son died a merciless death. Driven by pity, Shel dedicates herself to nursing Frank back from grief and saving him from madness. But his weaknesses push him into the grip of a homegrown crime syndicate in command of the local methamphetamine trade. Mexicans are stealing the syndicate's territory, setting in motion a brutal chain of events that engulf Frank, Shel, and Dan in a race-fueled drug war from which none will escape unscathed.

A brilliant crime novel of betrayal and retribution, passion and redemption, The Devil’s Redhead heralds the arrival of a powerful new voice in fiction.

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In this masterfully written fiction debut, David Corbett combines a gripping crime story with a poignant tale of enduring love.

Freelance photographer and wildcat smuggler Dan Abatangelo blows into Vegas to hit the tables and taste the night life. In his path waits Shel Beaudry, a knockout redhead with a smile that says, Gentlemen, start your engines. The attraction is instant -- and soon the two are living the gypsy life on the West coast, where Dan captains a distribution ring for premium Thai marijuana, His credo "no guns, no gangsters, it's only money."

But the trade is changing. Eager to get out, Dan plans one last run, judges poorly, and is betrayed by an underling and caught by the DEA. To secure light time for Shel and his crew, Dan takes the fall and pleads to ten years. Now, having served the full term, he emerges from prison a man with a hardened will but an unchanged heart. Though probation guidelines forbid any contact with Shel, a convicted felon, he sets his focus on one thing: finding her.

Shel's life has taken a different turn since her release from prison. She met Frank Maas, a recovering addict whose son died a merciless death. Driven by pity, Shel dedicates herself to nursing Frank back from grief and saving him from madness. But his weaknesses push him into the grip of a homegrown crime syndicate in command of the local methamphetamine trade. Mexicans are stealing the syndicate's territory, setting in motion a brutal chain of events that engulf Frank, Shel, and Dan in a race-fueled drug war from which none will escape unscathed.

A brilliant crime novel of betrayal and retribution, passion and redemption, The Devil's Redhead heralds the arrival of a powerful new voice in fiction.

"Corbett writes with an intensity of feeling.... Without compromising the stark realism of his bruising style, [he] has written an astonishingly tender love story."
   THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

"Corbett thunders out of the gate with this gritty, moving debut.... [His] prose dazzles, cutting across the pages with passionate force."
   PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Customer Reviews:

Great love-mystery-adventure-political commentary story!.......2005-08-03

Corbett's writing is exceptional and his story lines not only entertain but get you thinking. I discover him through his second book, "Done for a Dime." I picked it up in a little bookstore in Pacific Grove CA. The jacket described a mystery about a jazz legend in and around the East Bay of SF/Bay Area Ca where I live. Another great story. The "Devil's Redhead," lived up to my expectation in every way.

All for love.......2004-09-28

In his debut novel, David Corbett has created a gritty love story entering the underground drug manufacturing world where life is cheap. Set in the California Delta region, it's a story that is filled with violence, betrayal, suspicion and tragedy. Throughout all of this are a far from innocent couple who are desperate to escape this scene to resume their lives.

Dan Abatangelo and Shel Beaudry fell in love almost the instant they met one night in a Vegas casino, but there was something Dan had to get off his chest before he would let their relationship progress past that first attraction. He wanted to come clean with Shel over the fact that he was a major drug smuggler and would understand if she decided to run. She stays.

When he finally gets busted, Dan gets 10 years in an Arizona prison. He chooses a tougher sentence in exchange for a shorter prison term for Shel. By the time he gets out, Shel has gotten herself involved with a loser crankhead and is hopelessly entwined with the Akers brothers, a redneck family who operate a methamphetamine lab. Things are just starting to go south for Shel when an all out war break out between the brothers and a group of Mexicans who are looking to move in on the operation, leaving her stuck in the middle where she is used as a bargaining chip.

While Dan finds himself on the periphery of this crime war, there are many reasons for him to not get involved with some amazingly gruesome scenes taking place as the battle for drug supremacy takes place. But his one reason for persevering wins out giving us hope for a triumphant ending. Before that can take place, though, he has to find a way to break through the defences of a veritable fortress while watching his back for the revenge-seeking Mexicans.

There is a pervading sense of desperation to the story that is tinged with a creeping sense of hopelessness. It seems that no matter how hard Dan tries to find a way to get to Shel his attempts always managed to get frustrated. David Corbett has done an excellent job first up in creating a compelling story that had me unable to guess which way it was headed next.

An epic character rich novel.......2004-03-06

Dan Abatangelo is a drug dealer who smuggles marijuana into the country from Asia. While on a jaunt to Las Vegas, he meets Shel Beaudry, a card dealer in one of the casinos. They run off together, fall in love and live happily ever after until they both get busted for the drug smuggling. Ten years later, Dan is released from prison and searches for Shel who has gotten herself involved in a relationship with a mentally imbalanced man and a criminal organization. Dan must try to rescue her from this complicated living arrangement while trying to keep both of them alive. It proves to be a near impossible task.
David Corbet has written an epic novel rich in characterizations. However, I question the need for the sheer size of this volume. It is 370 pages long, yet, reads like a work of much greater length. True, we get to know the main characters very, very well. But nothing happens for many pages as we concentrate on detail after detail in almost every scene. The pacing is, therefore, lethargic. Nonetheless, the writing is strong and sure, as well as, the characters so realistic that these positives outweigh the negatives thereby allowing for a rewarding reading experience.

A violent tale, beautifully told.......2003-10-12

THE DEVIL'S REDHEAD is a violent tale, beautifully told.
The writing flows. The pace never falters. At its tender
heart, this is a story of love, loss and reconciliation.

Opening line: "He blew into Las Vegas the first week of
spring, primed to hit the tables, sniff the wildlife and,
basically, cat around."

That's Danny Abatangelo, freelance photographer and
wildcat smuggler of Thai marijuana since college days. His
motto: "No guns, no gangsters, it's only money." Then he

meets Shel, a knockout redhead, and they slam together
like a couple of magnets.

Danny wants out of the drug trade. Everybody's moving in
-- Cubans, Marielitos, Vietnamese, Colombians, Mexicans,
the Mob. No more room for someone like Danny, who's in it
for kicks. End of an era.

He sets up one last job as a nest egg for retirement. What
follows is a harrowing sequence of events, resulting in
near-total destruction of everything Danny and Shel hoped
for.

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. Until Corbett came along,the only crime writer who could guide me through such violent material without setting me up for nightmares was James Lee Burke. Good company, those two!

For information about Corbett and his novels, check out his website:www.davidcorbettauthor.com.

Pat Browning, author of FULL CIRCLE

The Devil's Redhead.......2003-09-18

Not realistic. The story line is unrealistic and the continuity very poor.

Roots of Desire: The Myth, Meaning and Sexual Power of Red Hair

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Redheads Rock
Sleep-Inducing at best.
interesting read
Take the Ride!
Not bad.

Roots of Desire: The Myth, Meaning and Sexual Power of Red Hair
Marion Roach
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ASIN: 1582343446
Release Date: 2005-06-16

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Part history, part cultural commentary, part memoir, The Roots of Desire is a witty and entertaining investigation into what it means to be a redhead.

A redhead rarely goes unnoticed in a crowded room. From Judas Iscariot to Botticelli's Venus to Julianne Moore, redheads have been worshipped, idealized, fetishized, feared, and condemned, leaving their mark on us and our culture. Such is the power of what is actually a genetic mutation, and in The Roots of Desire, Marion Roach takes a fascinating look at the science behind hair color and the roles redheads have played over time. She discovers that in Greek mythology, redheads become vampires after they die; Hitler banned intermarriage with redheads for fear of producing "deviant offspring"; women with red hair were burned as witches during the Inquisition; in Hollywood, female redheads are considered sexy while male redheads are considered a hard sell; and in the nineteenth century, it was popular belief that redheads were the strongest scented of all women, smelling of amber and violets. Redheads have been stereotyped, marginalized, sought after, and made to function as everything from a political statement to a symbol of human carnality. A redhead herself, Roach brings candor and brilliant insight to the complicated and revealing history of redheads, making this a stand-out narrative and an essential tool in understanding the mechanics and phenomenon of red hair.

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Redheads Rock.......2007-03-30

Marion Roach, NPR correspondent, is a redhead, and aims to get to the bottom of redhead mythology in our culture. She discusses the oldest famous redheads, like Lilith (Adam's pre-Eve wife in the bible), Set, and Mary Magdalene. She also gets into the genetics of red hair, and explains why it's rare. She also discusses the historical attributes associated with red hair through time. It was formerly thought that Jews were redheads, and later, that redheads were not to be trusted. More currently, red hair is associated with sexual prowess and a hot temper. This book is a fun and intellectually satisfying read, especially for redheads.

Sleep-Inducing at best........2007-02-22

This book poses somewhat of a conundrum. Is it an over-thought monologue on the author's own hair color, or an exceedingly dull scholarly treatise? The answer: it is both! It's a hodge-podge of historical references, anecdotes, and Patty Scialfa. Never delving deep enough into the history, it manages to still lay on what it does say with an all-too heavy brush, dripping with overindulgent prose.

In the end, it is sound and fury signifying... the onset of sleep. If you are in need of a never-ending supply of sleep medication, save yourself some money and buy this book. If not, don't bother.

interesting read.......2007-01-10

I learned a bit about redheads--not as much as I would have liked to, but it was well written

Take the Ride!.......2006-08-26

Get ready to ride through history, science,lore, myth and fun stuff about redheads. It takes one to know one! I have recommended this book to other redheads, and will continue to do so. And yes, we are different!

Not bad........2006-08-25

Marion Roach, The Roots of Desire: The Myth, Meaning, and Sexual Power of Red Hair (Bloomsbury, 2005)

There's something about redheads, isn't there? Marion Roach aims to find out what, exactly, it is. And while, at the end of this little tome, we know that there are some genetic difference, and a good deal of myth and folklore, the mystery of the redhead is still preserved. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is entirely up to you.

Roach divides the book into three parts, with the first covering the myths and legends, the second the science, and the third... well, it's supposed to be the allure. But it actually ends up being a meshing of the driving forces of the two sections that preceded it; those looking for prurient interest are likely to be quite disappointed. That said, the book is never less than readable, and Roach's personal quest, which is what the thesis of this book boils down to, is engaging enough that it's unlikely the reader will find himself with an overwhelming necessity to, say, throw the book under the couch to feed the dustbunnies.

I get the feeling there could have been more to this book-- a lot more, perhaps-- but an equal part of me feels that it simply wouldn't to do get rid of the mystery altogether, would it? ***

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If I can't have red, I'd rather be dead!
Great Book
Come On Baby, Light My Fire...
Playboy Redheads
Playboy: Brunettes

Playboy: Redheads (Playboy)
James R. Petersen
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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ASIN: 0811848582

Book Description

From Playboy's classic archives comes a trilogy of stocking-stuffer-sized volumes, each devoted to a certain hair color destined to quicken a man's pulse. Blonde? Brunette? Redhead? In the fifties, sixties, and seventies, it seemed like all the Playboy models, not just blondes, had more fun. Building sandcastles in the buff, romping on tiger skin rugs, or starting pillow fights, beauties of every tress are captured in these timeless color photographs. Playboy contributing editor James R. Petersen introduces each book with a heartfelt text, and witty quotes are sprinkled throughout. At once evocative and whimsical, this handsome collection is a perfect gift for a gentleman whether he prefers a blonde, marries a brunette, or has always had a thing for a redhead.

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If I can't have red, I'd rather be dead!.......2007-09-05

After reading the other reviews, I was somewhat hesitant to purchase this book. But I love redheads, so I went ahead. I'm glad I did. This book absolutely works for me. My only complaint is the size of the pages. They measure 8 in. x 6 in, nowhere near large enough to do justice to the beauty of these women. Others have complained about the age of the photos, but for me, it adds an intriguing element to the book. It's like a set of rare treasures, sealed in a time capsule for 30 years to scintillate a new generation. The beauty of many of these ladies is enough to overcome the age of the photos, especially Marquerite Empey, Willy Rey, Deanna Baker and Monica Tidwell. Deanna and Monica in particular look as if their pictures were taken yesterday, not in the 70s. The foldout featuring Allison Parks is excellent as well.

If you love redheads, I think you will enjoy this book despite the small pages. But there are a few reasons it might not work for everybody. First is the age of the photos. The most recent date I saw was 1973. For me, a beautiful nude woman is a beautiful nude woman. But if hairstyle affects your appreciation of a woman's body, you will find a few of these photos off-putting. Some of the tan lines are a bit amusing, too. Also, if you're looking for the anatomical lesson to be found in modern Playboy photos, you won't find it here. In other words, there are no microscopic examinations of hairless genitalia here. In fact, there is only one crotch shot, and it is quite hairy. As noted by others, these pictures are a bit more artistic and less explicit than what you will find in the modern magazine. Works for me, but maybe not for all.

I wish the photos were larger, but I have no absolutely regrets about buying this book.

Great Book.......2007-05-15

This book really isn't just another playboy, its more of an art book dedicated to red heads. If you've got a thing for red heads then I would say this book is a good choice. While not all of the girls are attractive some of the prettiest girls I have ever seen are in here. Its interesting to see the changes of women over the decades.

Come On Baby, Light My Fire..........2007-03-26

This mini-volume is one of three vintage photo collections issued by Playboy to celebrate any man's favorite hair color. PLAYBOY: REDHEADS is an homage to that relatively rare though undeniably beautiful and mysterious mutant strain, the true redhead.

James Peterson, the Editor, must love redheads the most. He waxes absolutely rhapsodic about them in his introduction. Any man who appreciates the redhead will instantly understand.

The book consists only of photos dating from 1953 to 1974. While many alluring redheads have appeared in Playboy's pages since then, by limiting the collection to The First Twenty Years, Peterson has no shrift with "bottle jobs," ignores the artificially-enhanced breast, and disdains the racing stripe sorority and the Baby Bare Generation. Thank heavens! The women portrayed herein are real women, some of them wearing Mrs. Cleaver's hairdo perhaps, and some of them more voluptuous and less toned than current tastes allow, but, still in all, untouched by surgically-gloved hands.

Since this is a collection of vintage photographs, they range from 1950s stilted to 1970s freestyle, and it is interesting to see the magazine evolve, and our culture's perceptions of feminine beauty change.

My only criticism is that there just isn't enough of it.

PLAYBOY: REDHEADS is a great "stocking stuffer" book for any man with taste.

Playboy Redheads.......2006-10-25

Whether it's a smoldering auburn, a fire engine red or a sweet strawberry blonde, red hair has captivated red-blooded men for centuries. The rarest and most beguiling of hair colors finally gets its due in this collection of fabulous full color photographs from PLAYBOY from the fifties, sixties and seventies. This sleek volume presents a host of scantily clad beauties each in her favorite element: frolicking poolside, preparing the perfect cocktail, starting a pillow fight. Elegantly designed with the discerning man in mind, REDHEADS captures the eye like only a REDHEAD can.

Playboy: Brunettes.......2006-10-13

this review refers to the Brunettes edition of the 3-book Playboy series:Brunettes,Blondes and Redheads.
the girls in these pages range from the late 50's to the early 70's.
i am of the age that the girls from the mid-60's to early 70's are my favorite so this book was just for me and i should think other men who prefer girls from those days.
Playboy girls are always so pretty. sweet smiles. nothing dirty or raw about them.
the girls from this era had no use for implants which i don't even think were around then.
back then, the girls were all natural. and the brunettes in this book are all natural and beautiful......and of course sexy.
i highly recommend this book. and it's very reasonably priced too.

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a silly little book
Fun facts
Okay but not the best
A Great Read

The Redhead Handbook
Cort Cass
Manufacturer: Blue Mountain Arts
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ASIN: 1587860112

Book Description

Redheads are a truly fascinating breed. Being a redhead is more than just a hair color -- it's a way of life. It's a calling card. It's... well, you'll have to buy this book if you want to find out more.

THE REDHEAD HANDBOOK will help you navigate through all areas of redhead life, including:

Where redheads originally came from Famous redheads in history Which celebrity redheads are real... ...and which are faking it The genetics of red hair Fashion and makeup tips The biggest myths about redheads And lots of interesting redhead facts

Ever wondered what makes redheads so special? THE REDHEAD HANDBOOK answers this question and many more. For redheads and fans of redheads alike, this book will satisfy your endless curiosity about red hair. Put simply, "The Redhead Handbook" is the definitive guide to everything red.

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a silly little book.......2007-01-10

this book had no substance; just a bit of fluff, and not very amusing fluff.

Fun facts.......2006-04-26

I enjoyed this book. As a red head and the Mom of a red head, I thought this would be a good book to own. I was pleased to find it filled with fun facts interesting enough for adults yet easy enough for kids to enjoy as well.

Okay but not the best.......2006-02-14

I thought this book would be a little more informative. It's cute and funny but I wish it had more information on the miracle of redheads!

A Great Read.......2004-02-19

At last! A cool book about redheads that is hip and fun to read. Besides detailing where redheads came from and the science of red hair, "The Redhead Handbook" had all sorts of interesting tidbits that I cant wait to pull out to impress my redheaded friends.

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Illus. in black-and-white. Marvin Redpost has finally figured out why he doesn't look like anyone in his family. He's not really Marvin Redpost--he's Robert, the lost prince of Shampoon!

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Engrossing story.......2007-02-20

My son is not a strong reader, dislikes reading immensely, and can usually get through only three or four pages of a book before he starts complaining to stop. However, he wouldn't put this book down - he read all 67 pages over the course of an afternoon without stopping, and then immediately began a report on the book. (He had already read a book for a book report; the report was complete, but he liked this book so much that he started over.)

Furthermore, he asked for the rest of the series! Multiple firsts; thank you, Louis Sachar.

For Humanities.......2006-02-24

The book Kidnaped at Birth, part of the Marvin Redpost series by Louis Sachar, is about a nine year old kid named Marvin Redpost. Marvin is a cool third grader. His has two best friends, Stuart is the smart one, Nick is the cool one. Stuart and Nick always fight with each other. He has one bully named Clarence that is really mean to Marvin. Marvin's teacher is Mrs. North.

In this book of the series Marvin's class has to do a current event report about a king who's son was kidnaped at birth. The prince has red hair and blue eyes just like Marvin. Marvin's family all has brown hair and brown eyes, so Marvin begins to wonder if he is the prince. The king is having blood tests in Washington, Marvin goes to get tested. Is he the prince or no find out, read the book

I recommend this book for an easy read. It is 67 pages long. I really like the book. I think it is funny and a good book. If you're looking for a long or sophisticated book this is not the book for you. I also recommend the other book in the series. The other books are just as good as this one. This book is a lot like other books of it's skill level. It is a one of a kind book.

Marvin redpost kidnapp at birth.......2005-05-07

The book is a very good book. You should read it. He thinks he is the Kings son. It loved the book because Marvin had to take lots of tasts. It was very funny!
(...)

Louis Sachar's Marvin Redpost Scores Big With 9-11 Year-Olds.......2005-02-12

Marvin is a boy with red hair and blue eyes, in a family where everyone else has brown eyes and brown hair. Marvin is a nice boy, who is nine-years-old. Nick and Stuart are his best friends. We also get to meet Marvin's brother and sister, Jacob and Linsy.
Marvin has a problem, a big problem. After careful consideration, Marvin thinks he might be Prince Robert, son of the King of Shampoon. How might this happen? Marvin comes up with several different ideas. What should he do? Marvin begins by telling his friends and teacher, who are surprised by his announcement. Marvin then tells his parents who are supportive.
Marvin must go to take a blood test to see if he is O-, just like the King of Shampoon. Along the way, both Marvin and the reader learn about the love and support of family, and how friends can respond in different ways. You'll have to read the book to learn the details and find out what happens.

This Book Is Intersting To Read!.......2003-03-26

I really like this book called Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at Birth. Marvin is a 9 year old boy who is always getting in trouble. In this story Marvin is kidnapped by strangers. Marvin tries to get to mom and dad, who are the King and Queen. Marvin said he had the wrong family. Louis Sachar is the author. I like this book because it is sometimes funny and sometimes it has really cool pictures. Sometimes Marvin books are hard and sometimes they are easy. It is the right book for me and it is good for the other 3rd grade also.

Rancher And The Redhead (Men Of Double-C Ranch) (Silhouette Special Edition, 1212)

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Allison Leigh is Wonderful!
I want more Allison Leigh!
Allison Leigh writes an excellent story
A keeper!

Rancher And The Redhead (Men Of Double-C Ranch) (Silhouette Special Edition, 1212)
Allison Leigh
Manufacturer: Silhouette
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Allison Leigh is Wonderful!.......1999-09-30

This book is the second in the series, "Men of the Double C Ranch". I fell in love with the Clay brothers in the first book "Stay" where we meet each of the Clay men and learn to eagerly await each one of their stories. This is Matthew's story. Put a hard-headed rancher and a smart-mouth city girl together, and wait for the sparks to fly. There is never a dull moment between Matthew and Jamie. He doesn't think she has what it takes to survive life on a ranch, so he is constantly putting up barriers, while Jamie proves him wrong at every turn. Allison Leigh has a remarkable gift for bringing you inside her stories, and holding you there until the last word is read. This is one series I'll hate to see come to an end.

I want more Allison Leigh!.......1999-02-26

Allison Leigh has written a book of powerful love, packed with emotion, humor & down to earth grit. Matthew Clay, of the Double-C Ranch, gives new meaning to the "strong-silent" type of man the West is famous for. However, he is not so silent when it comes to his sassy housekeeper, Jaimie Green. The inter-action of Matt & Jaimie definetly sizzles like water drops on a hot skillet. I will be looking for the first of the series, STAY... as soon as possible and can't wait to get to know the other brothers and their loves on the Double-C. GIVE US MORE ALLISON LEIGH. YOU'VE GOT IT GIRL!!!

Allison Leigh writes an excellent story.......1999-02-24

This is the second book of this series written by Allison Leigh. It is a wonderful story of a ranching family in Wyoming, can't wait for the other books to come out. Sherryl Woods is a good author too but she did not write this book.

A keeper!.......1999-02-15

I don't usually go for the series romances, but I was desperate for a quick read. I loved this book! It is always a treat to find yourself laughing out loud when reading a book, and this book provided many laughs. The characters are fun, the plot good, and since the book itself is a series (the Clay Brothers), I can read 4 more that I trust will be just as entertaining!

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Overview and Analyses

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Overview and Analyses
Jean Hearne , Bob Lyke , C. Stephen Redhead , Julie Stone , Celinda Franco , and Gina Marie Stevens
Manufacturer: Novinka Books
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The Radioactive Redhead (Daw Science Fiction)

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Sci-Fi Pulp Detective story
Shows once again that redheads are nothing but trouble
Ultra-lightweight SF-private eye farce
Zakour and Ganem do it again
A great combonation of genres

The Radioactive Redhead (Daw Science Fiction)
John Zakour , and Lawrence Ganem
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ASIN: 0756402824

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It is the year 2057, and the last freelance private detective, partnered with an experimental A.I. named Harv, has a new case to solve involving androids, future tech wizards, out-of-control artificial intelligences, and futuristic mayhem.

Customer Reviews:

Sci-Fi Pulp Detective story.......2007-08-23

If you like pulp detective fiction from the 1940's or so and science fiction you may like this story (set in 2060). Otherwise you probably think it is too foolish to read. I like science fiction and pulp detective stories but I won't rave on this book.

Shows once again that redheads are nothing but trouble.......2007-08-02

It's the not-too-distant future, but the world is a very different place. Reality TV is the preferred entertainment of the masses. Entertainment moguls will go to whatever lengths necessary to procure their next "big" star. Teen pop sensations rise to meteoric heights on their looks and dancing ability - singing talent need not apply. Teen slang is impenetrable to adults . . . wait, that's not so very different, is it?

Well, they have hover-cars. Blasters. Laser knives. How cool is that? Not to mention maid-bots, Kabuki androids and interactive computers that are intelligent enough to be your personal assistant.

Zachary Nixon Johnson is the last practicing private eye in the world and he loves his job - most days. Today, he's not so sure. He accepted an anonymous meet at a Kabuki theatre, only to be attacked upon arrival by the entire Kabuki android cast. In the process, he stops to save a luscious redhead, who we learn is named Sexy Sprockets, a teen pop super star. The next day she contacts him and announces that she needs a bodyguard, that she has received death threats. He agrees to take the case. To make matters worse, HARV - his computerized personal assistant, the most powerful computer in the world - has decided that he wants to "experience" life as a woman. As a long, lean, gorgeous red-head woman who calls herself HARA. Throw in Sexy's three back-up dancers - Missy, Sissy and Lusty, all themselves redheads - and Zach's niece Carol and he is surrounded by redheads. To make matters worse, the Faux network has decided that their new reality TV show will be called "Let's Kill Zach!" and they keep sending assassins after him. Between protecting his client and himself and trying to make peace with his increasingly wrathful girlfriend, Electra Gevada, Zach can't seem to win for losing.

Zakour and Ganem are geniuses with the English language and playfully flex and pull at it as much as possible to create some truly awe-inspiring puns and word by-play. This is definitely a book for those who love pulp sci-fi, detective noir or just a fun, well-written novel.

Ultra-lightweight SF-private eye farce.......2007-06-19

This book is Mike Hammer Jonesing on helium.

It's fast. It's sometimes funny. It's literary junk food, full of empty intellectual calories, but oh, so tasty.

The gimmick of the series, of which this is the third outing, is that a private eye straight out of a 1948 pulp magazine is operating in the California of 2060 (which oddly enough, just happens to have a foreign-born, ex-athlete, ex-star with a strong accent as governor.) The PI has a curvy female (sort of) as his assistant/secretary, a curvy, hot-tempered fiancee (sort of) and a curvy, musical (sort of) superstar client.

The plot is concerned with the machinations of the entertainment industry at its darkest and with pop-superstar angst. How can it be less than funny?

This is really more a satire of present goings-on than a traditional SF projection of the future. As such, its roots not only go back to Mickey Spillane but to Pohl and Kornbluth who were producing such things, albeit with a grimmer tone, for Galaxy Magazine back in the 1950s (and, of course, to Jonathan Swift, long before that.)

We've come a long way from "I, the Jury" and "Gladiator-at-Law," Baby.

Zakour and Ganem do it again.......2006-12-30

A fun bit of fiction. I've read their previous two Zach books and they were also good, but this one tops the previous stories. Lots of great ideas in here, but it's sadly over too soon. I see there's another newer book out by Zakour and I'm very much looking forward to reading it. If the new one is anything like this book, then I'll be very satisfied.

A great combonation of genres.......2006-06-17

Again, at the suggestion of a co-worker, I picked these up to pass some time at work. I have enjoyed the ups and downs of these crazy characters, and look forward to the next installment. If you like pulp fiction, mysteries, humor, and science fiction, you will enjoy these three books.

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Burley deserves to be read.
Wycliffe remains fresh in his 21st police procedural

Wycliffe and the Redhead
W. J. Burley
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Minotaur
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Binding: Hardcover

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Burley deserves to be read........2000-05-17

What a pity it is that most of Burley's books are already out of print when so many of the unbelievable female private eye series and those stupid cat mysteries are thriving. The Wycliffe stories are among the very best detective novels, ranking right up there with Georges Simenon's Maigret series. In fact, Wycliffe is very much like an English Maigret, a detective who builds his cases not so much upon factual evidence as upon his ability to feel the atmosphere of the crimes and the characters of the victims and the suspects. To call his novels "procedural" is not truly accurate, although there is plenty of good solid criminal investigation involved, with a very interesting cast of assistants. But the emphasis is always upon the very realistic characters, involved in real human activities. The reader becomes as engrossed in the lives of these people as Wycliffe is as he quietly soaks in the ambience of the Cornish villages, where most of the stories take place, and bit by bit learns the secrets that lie behind the motivations of the characters. If you have never read a Wycliffe novel, and if you love good writing, especially in the detective genre, give yourself a special treat and try this book.

Wycliffe remains fresh in his 21st police procedural.......1998-10-26

George Barker was sent to prison for manslaughter, predominately based on the testimony of antique bookstore owner Simon Meager. After being held behind bars for six years, George is released, but almost immediately commits suicide. Morwenna, George's daughter, blames Simon over the misfortune that struck her family, starting with the incarceration of her father. Shockingly, Morwenna asks George for a job and even more stunning he gives her one.

However, not to long after that, Morwenna vanishes. Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe looks for the missing woman, who turns up dead, an apparent murder victim. Wycliffe begins an investigation by looking into the deceased's past, which he hopes will provide clues to the identity of the killer before anyone else is murdered.

WYCLIFFE AND THE REDHEADS is the twenty-first entry in what is one of the best British police procedural series on the market today and for the past two decades. Wycliffe remains a thoughtful fresh character, who feels like a member of the family. The secondary cast adds a Cornish flavor to a tasty who-done-it that is cleverly described by the great W.J. BURLEY.

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Tasteful! And, Where to Find It Yourself

Redheads
Joel Meyerowitz
Manufacturer: Rizzoli
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Binding: Hardcover

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Tasteful! And, Where to Find It Yourself.......1997-06-28

Redheads, by Meyerowitz, is a tasteful gallery of full-color photos. It includes both sexes, as well as all body types and ages (and all shades of red). There is no text; the focus instead is on the subjects, who show remarkable variety of expression and posture. One of the few complaints I have with the book is the limited photojournalism; nearly all of the photos are composed the same, with the subject(s) centered and posed looking at the camera. Overall, the book is fairly good, and very good if you prefer redheads.

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