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The Newark Star-Ledger has written that Jon A. Jackson is "full of surprises ... worth reading, keeping, and rereading." In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called the Mulheisen books "one of the wildest and wittiest crime series going" and La Donna Detroit "a vastly enjoyable caper." It opens as mob boss Humphrey DiEbola has tracked femme fatale Helen Sedlacek to Montana, where she fled after killing Humphrey's predecessor and running off with millions in Mafia cash. Unexpectedly, rather than take vengeance, he offers her redemption. Humphrey has also set about drastically downsizing old hands, even turning over his illegal cigar factory to Helen to make some legitimate, Cuban-quality cigars. Is he grooming her to become La Donna Detroit? When a quiet poker party in Humphrey's basement leaves all hands dead, Mulheisen smells a rat--and he's not the only one. Wry and note-perfect, La Donna Detroit brings Mulheisen up close to the mob's most intimate face and confirms Jon A. Jackson's stature as a master. Or, in the words of Library Journal: "Sex, violence, and the nitty-gritty: look for demand." "A masterpiece of diabolic design ... Jackson] keeps edging this series onto bolder levels of ironic wit." -- Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0802138225
ISBN13:9780802138224
Release Date:August 2001
Publisher:Grove Press
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Underrated
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Jackson is certainly underrated. This book should be read after Man With an Ax because they are so tied toether and more fun for the reader. I think Jackson ranks up near the top with George Pelacanos. His writing and characters stay fresh and interesting. I've been reading this author since his first book and my sense is that he is still having fun doing this. Some comments refer to the fact that there is less Mulheisen than expected...but this is what makes Jackson fresh...some new riffs on old characters.
Good but not as good...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
...as the previous novel, DEADMAN, mostly because I would have like more Mulheisen in the plot. But still an entertaining read for anyone that likes intelligent, different, quirky mysteries.
Deep Cover
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
La Donna Detroit had me at "hello". The newest in the Mulheisen series goes deep - deep into the long-buried fears of Humphrey "The Fat Man" DiEbola, deep into the secret history of Detroit, and deep into the heart of Mulheisen himself. Do yourself a favor and check out LA DONNA - the plot twists, character development, and Jackson style will make you want to reread the entire series. JON A. JACKSON IS THE BEST-KEPT SECRET OF AMERICAN MYSTERY WRITING.
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