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New York Times bestselling author and famed former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein delivers a chilling Alexandra Cooper thriller, in which Alex matches wits with the master of detective fiction himself—Edgar Allan Poe.
Workers demolishing a nineteenth-century brownstone where Poe once lived discover a human skeleton standing—entombed—behind a brick wall. When assistant district attorney and sex crimes prosecutor Alexandra Cooper hears about the case, it strikes her as a classic scene from Poe’s fiction, except that forensic evidence shows this young woman died within the last twenty-five years.
Meanwhile, Alex is furious when she hears that an old nemesis may be preying on women once again. The silk stocking rapist first struck four years ago, leaving a string of victims in his wake, then abruptly disappeared before Alex and the NYPD could identify him. Now with improved forensic technology and a national DNA databank to draw from, a fresh attack may give Alex a new lease on many old crimes, just in time to beat the statute of limitations.
Masterful and exhilarating, this heady thriller combines dramatic New York City lore and the macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe with the authentic legal and forensic detail that only Linda Fairstein can offer. Entombed is electrifying crime writing at its very best.
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"I have been reading the series in order and I think this is the best one so far. I loved how everything wove together and I couldn't finish it fast enough. The bit on Poe was fascinating, and brought back memories of reading him for the first time. The is far better than the last one."
— Kimmie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Every page of Entombed is brimming with the kind of you-are-there reality that can only come from someone who has been there, seen it, done it...Linda Fairstein is an important writer because she tells it like it is.”
— Michael Connolly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Closers -
“Original, chilling, and brilliant.”
— Nelson DeMille -
“Entombed [will] make your heart get caught in your throat.... Don’t miss this one.”
— Newsday -
“[Fairstein’s] methodical presentation of authentic detail engages reader interest more than narrative flourish or cheap thrills. She’s the real deal.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Entombed is a smart, stylish, well-told tale.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“Blair Brown is convincing as Cooper, reading with a good balance of emotional intensity and restraint while keeping the pace brisk. With enough twists to keep curiosity aroused, a likable cast of characters, and a fine reader, this will please old fans and win new ones for the Cooper series.”
— AudioFile -
“Fairstein pays homage to the great Poe with a complicated, intriguing account involving the underbelly of New York and a strange group of Poe enthusiasts who would do anything to gain the respect of their similarly obsessed peers. Creepy and oh-so-much fun.”
— Booklist -
“Great suspense.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
Entombed Listener Reviews
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" Another great read in the Alex Cooper series. "
— Pauline, 2/5/2014 -
" Again, another page turner. Another good 'who done it' with history intertwined. I've enjoyed all of this author's books. "
— Vicki, 2/4/2014 -
" I absolutely love this author. So good!!! "
— Jazzie077, 2/1/2014 -
" enjoying the series. strong female character and decent peripheral characters a big draw for me. "
— Michele, 1/31/2014 -
" I enjoyed the Poe elements and the description of places I never knew existed in New York. However I felt the characters were very one dimensional, even the tragedy that befalls one of them didn't elevate the emotions I felt for them. The plotting felt a little torturous, too many threads trying to be pulled together. "
— Godzilla, 1/26/2014 -
" Cooper / Chapman / Wallace series. Quick, complex, unpredictable. I did guess one of the villains, but for the wrong reasons. Lots of info about Edgar Allen Poe, but that should be Edgar A. Poe. "
— Mhd, 1/21/2014 -
" This was THE perfect book on tape for a road trip! The miles flew by as I listened to this murder mystery intertwined with Edgar Allen Poe literature. "
— Rhonda, 1/17/2014 -
" Was not one of my favorite books I found it hard to get into it and stay into it.I struggled through and finished however Can't put my finger on what it was that bored me but something just did not keep me as intersted as I would have liked.(maybe all the edgar allen poe comparisons and such?) "
— Tammy, 1/7/2014 -
" Surprisingly very engaging ~ I particularly liked all the references to Poe. The Silk Stocking Rapist saga was also tied up quite nicely. Will read the next in the series just to see what happens with Alex and Mike. "
— Miss, 12/13/2013 -
" A little like reading a law&order script... "
— Leslie, 11/20/2013 -
" My second Fairstein, but #7 chronologically -- read current newest one Lethal Legacy as a First Read. Enjoy the Poe literary and historical connection with this title and getting to know the characters better. Next up (after vacation?) is the first in the series, Final Jeopardy. "
— Catherine, 9/11/2013 -
" A must read full of twists and turns, as well as learning alot of the History of New York. "
— Joanne, 9/4/2013 -
" Crime and Edgar Allan Poe together. Great Book. "
— Carmen, 8/22/2013 -
" Lippman's story about Poe in Baltimore is better construed and more interesting. "
— Sharron, 3/30/2013 -
" Acceptable read. "
— Brett, 3/3/2013 -
" Not my favorite Alex Cooper, but still informative and gripping. "
— Margarita, 1/13/2013 -
" Love Alexandra Cooper! "
— Charmaine, 12/25/2012 -
" This was such a page turner. In addition to a great mystery thriller, you learn a lot about Edgar Allan Poe. The history is really fascinating. Loved it! "
— Debra, 12/20/2012 -
" I seriously enjoyed this book and I have tried to read crime fiction before but have hated it. Until this series! "
— Emma, 10/1/2012 -
" Found at my Public Library booksale, large-print no less. Yawned, at about 1/10th in. Couldnt find it in me to continue. "
— Al, 9/22/2012 -
" I always like a good homage to Poe! This particular twist made Fairstein's story even better than usual. "
— Sage, 9/22/2012 -
" My favorite Linda Fairstein book so far! "
— Carol, 7/31/2012 -
" The last Linda Fairstein novel I read I didn't like but this was much better. I liked the way the history of New York was included in this story. I didn't guess the murderer at all! "
— Rita, 10/1/2011 -
" YOWZAH!!! "
— Vickie, 9/8/2011 -
" Good story; a little tedious at times. "
— Scotty, 2/20/2011 -
" Really great description of Poe and his life as background to the detective story. "
— Dan, 1/22/2011 -
" I love the Alex Cooper series. The stories make you feel like you are right there and depict the rich history of New York. In this one there are bits of Edgar Allan Poe which were great. "
— W.S., 1/22/2011 -
" I love discovering a new author who has already written many books in a series. "
— Becky, 9/1/2010 -
" The last Linda Fairstein novel I read I didn't like but this was much better. I liked the way the history of New York was included in this story. I didn't guess the murderer at all! "
— Rita, 5/4/2010 -
" If you're an Edgar Allan Poe fan, you've gotta read this one. One of my faves of hers thus far. "
— Cindy, 4/16/2010 -
" I was not overwhelmed by this book. I found it more tedious than interesting. The author's writing style made it hard to always know who was speaking. I found myself having to reread passages because I was confused as to who said what. I'm not sure I'll read another by this author. "
— Laurie, 4/15/2010
About Linda Fairstein
Linda Fairstein is an author of crime fiction.
About Blair Brown
Blair Brown is an award-winning narrator and a Tony Award–winning actor. Besides earning several AudioFile Earphones Award, she received the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration in 2020. She has appeared on Broadway, in film, and on television in numerous miniseries and TV movies and received five Emmy Award nominations for her starring role in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd.