Private investigator Vincent Rubio is down on his luck: He's out of work. His car's been repossessed. He's been banned from The Council. His partner has died under mysterious circumstances. And his tail just won't stay put. Vincent is a dinosaur - a velociraptor, to be precise. The dinosaurs faked their extinction 65 million years ago and still roam the planet, wrapped up in convincing latex costumes that allow them to blend perfectly into human society. They are doctors, janitors, senators, and football players. When Vincent is called to investigate a two-bit case of arson at a hip dino nightclub, he discovers something much more sinister that lures him back to New York City, the scene of his partner's death and a dangerous nexus of dinosaur-human intermingling. Will Vincent solve the mystery of his partner's death? Will he kick his dangerous addiction to basil, or will he wind up in Herbaholics Anonymous? Will a gorgeous blonde chanteuse discover Vincent's true identity, jeopardizing both their lives?
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"Dinosaur noir wouldn't seem like a recipe for a successful novel, but it comes out sharp and cool in Garcia's capable hands. Fans of Robert Rankin should gobble this down with delight, as will those who like their classic noir elements livened with a twist of the bizarre." — Jessica (4 out of 5 stars)
"Dinosaur noir wouldn't seem like a recipe for a successful novel, but it comes out sharp and cool in Garcia's capable hands. Fans of Robert Rankin should gobble this down with delight, as will those who like their classic noir elements livened with a twist of the bizarre."
" For weeks I noticed smells that would have, without this book, gone unnoticed! I the influence of this book. "
" As far as dinosaur-in-human-disguise detective novels go, this was a pretty good one. "
" Very creative. Funny, and a good detective story too. Three stars still means totally worth it, right? "
" Great fun - a classic PI novel with a crazy twist...dinosaurs aren't extinct, they dress as humans and walk among us. The main character is a typical PI - dark, dry wit, substance abuse problem - only he's also anything but typical... "
" Pretty interesting premise. Dinosaurs are not, in fact, extinct. Their descendants walk among us in human guise. Vincent Rubio is a PI Velociraptor. Great noir story within the dino theme. I'm looking forward to reading the rest in the series. "
" Dinosaur detectives that get hooked on spices like we get hooked on cocaine and the like. What's not to love?! Will tickle your funny bone. "
" Perhaps the oddest detective story I've ever read (outside of the Frank Burly stories). "
" How can you not love a detective noir story starring dinosaurs running around LA in human suits? Just an absolutely insane premise that turns out to be a lot of fun. Too bad the Sci-Fi network show didn't work out. "
" Dinosaurs aren't extinct; they're hiding. Great fun. "
" seriously, fuck one of these two things being true a) dinosaurs not still being around or b) me just not knowing that they are around and Im missing out on hanging out with them. "
" Maybe a little better than three. Found out they made a TV Movie out of the idea so will take a look at it. Sort of a combo Men In Black/Lew Archer idea. "
" This was a really unique story, and it was fun to read! "
" Initially an amusing and intriguing premise, the book slides into utter stupidity. "
" really funny story of dinosaurs living among us, in rubber disguises "
" I usually like my mysteries more reality based, and this sounds like a silly premise (dinosaurs disguised as humans). But it works and it is believable. Charming and funny. "
" Dinosaurs in people suits. They all need a job and this one is a private detective. "
" Dinosaurs live among us, dressed in human suits. Bad idea, or worst idea ever? It doesn't matter, it's all in the execution. Shut up, don't overthink the details, and enjoy the ride. "
" This was a very funny book. What if dinosaurs still walked among us, disguised themselves as human, and really ruled the world? "
" Mysteries, dinosaurs, and sex, oh my! Very enjoyable read. "
" next on the book club list... "
" Great stuff ... and a fun read. Not as hardboiled as say Hammett, or Chandler, but a good page turner. "
" i think i read this book in college, and i remember thinking it was pretty sweet. i am pretty sure it is about a dinosaur detective. like, a detective who is a dinosaur. i remember something about having to keep his tail tucked into his trenchcoat. "
" A hardboiled detective who's actually a dinosaur in disguise. If that's not a premise to tickle your weird-reading bone I don't know what is. "
" Great premise, but I couldn't let myself think about it too much (really, how could a dinosaur possibly hide its tail and claws and big dino head... must... suspend... disbelief). Will probably read the others. "
" This was just plain amusing. I loved it! "
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