Annie Boone is dead. She was shot four times in the chest, pieces of the liquor store’s windows spread over her body like raindrops from a lethal storm. For 87th Precinct Detectives Carella, Kling, and newcomer Hawes, even more troubling is the loss of one of their own. Detective Roger Havilland is murdered shortly thereafter, a shard of glass through his jugular.
Faced with a host of suspects—from Annie’s former mother-in-law to her ex-husband, employer, and a string of boyfriends—the detectives find themselves with a victim whose identity spurns all conventional definition. She was the store’s saleswoman…as well as a divorced mother, pool shark, society lady, drunk, and patron of the ballet. Each facet of her life has a corresponding potential suspect. The only way for Carella and the men to find her killer—and maybe that of Havilland, too—is to find out who she really was. The problem is, the only one who really knew her died in a shower of glass.
A brooding, mesmerizing psychological thriller, Killer’s Choice is a stunning addition to mystery icon Ed McBain’s 87th Precinct series. Its complex plotting and extraordinary intensity, which culminates in an explosive finish, will leave you breathless.
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"I'm glad the version I had included an author's note about why he added this new character, Cotton. It's an interesting tidbit, and helps understand perhaps why he made him such a prick at first. Cotton notwithstanding, a swift and enjoyable read."
— Tom (4 out of 5 stars)
" Another solid police procedural outing from McBain. Introduces Cotton Hawes. "
— Charles, 11/17/2013" I really enjoyed this 1950's American mystery. It had just the right combo of mystery and character development of the cops who solve the mysteries. It was part of a 3 volume set and I'd like to read more. "
— Allison, 11/6/2013" Meet Cotton Hawes. McBain again tells a wonderful story of the 87th precinct and it's myriad characters. "
— Frank, 10/17/2013" I "discovered" Ed McBain thanks to my Kindle. I've enjoyed all the books so far. "
— David, 9/30/2013" Solid McBain. Introduces new character, Cotton Hawes. Steady police procedural. Characters drawn well enough for story. Some action and some surprises. Recommended. "
— Kenny, 9/26/2013" Reminded me a bit of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. "
— Cindy, 9/7/2013" Another quick read in the Ed McBain series. Predictable, but good. "
— Ellen, 5/4/2013" I enjoyed reading it, but it wasn't his best. The story won't stick with me like some of the others have. "
— Cathy, 4/23/2013" Old fashioned, but a lovely gentle read. "
— David, 3/17/2013" Investigation into the death of Annie Boone - but who is the real Annie Boone? "
— Roxane, 2/4/2013" Another strong entry. I love how fast these books read. "
— C.S., 11/26/2012" These books are a lot of fun! "
— Chris, 7/31/2012Ed McBain is the most well known pseudonym of Evan Hunter (1926–2005), the author of over eighty novels and several famous screenplays. He is a recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award and the Diamond Dagger Award from the British Crime Writers Association. His books have sold more than one hundred million copies, ranging from the more than fifty titles in the 87th Precinct series to the bestselling novels written under his own name. McBain also wrote the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds.
Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.