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After the sudden disappearance of two high-priced detectives, former Indianapolis cop Frank Behr—the brooding private investigator introduced in David Levien’s nationally acclaimed novel City of the Sun—is pulled into a case that is harrowing, relentless, and, ultimately, personal. [quote tk in box, pls] Early in the dark, Indianapolis morning, Frank Behr’s friend and mentor is murdered—with no motive and no trace of evidence left behind. Behr, a quiet, mountainous former cop, thirsts for answers and retaliation. But before he can make headway in the dead-end investigation, an exclusive private firm approaches him with a delicate proposition: two of its detectives have gone missing, and the firm wants Behr to find out what happened to them. Prodded to take the case by his old boss—the Indianapolis chief of police who holds the strings to Frank’s possible return to the force—Behr accepts. The search for the missing detectives takes Behr into the recesses of Indianapolis’s underworld, a place rife with brutality and vice—and a stark contrast to the city’s gentle public image. As Behr calls on old street contacts and his hard-boiled investigative skills, he is led deeper into a twisted society of organized crime and an unknown landscape of “pea-shake” houses—low-rent, transient gambling rings staged in condemned buildings around the city. Unexpectedly, Behr uncovers a shocking thread connecting the missing detectives to his friend’s brutal murder, and, in the process, Behr is forced to confront an ominous, deadly new breed of crime family. Introduced in City of the Sun, Frank Behr instantly attracted critical attention and a devoted fan base, and Where the Dead Lay places Behr on a broader, edgier stage. This extraordinary crime novel stands with the best of Michael Connelly and Lee Child, featuring a brilliantly drawn, ruthless criminal family whom readers will not soon forget, and showcasing the immense talents of David Levien. www.doubleday.com
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"A very quick read full of gangster wannabes. Detective Frank Behr is a hardcore ex-copper who fights a mean fight while breaking all of the rules. He appears to have an on/off relationship with Susan who stays with him even though I have no idea why. I'd like to read Levien's other work."
— Jenn (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Levien is the new must-read thriller writer.”
— Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“A punishing piece of fiction, overflowing with intrigue…[With] enough cutthroat action to keep your eyebrows in upright position for days.”
— Free-Lance Star -
“Where the Dead Lay delivers on all counts. It is crime fiction at its finest.”
— Christopher Reich, New York Times bestselling author -
“Violent and compelling…This is American thriller writing at its rocket-fuelled, roller-coaster best.”
— Daily Mail (London) -
“Fast-paced, well-plotted and moving…Levien has an ear for dialogue that many of us don’t often hear…Gripping.”
— Indianapolis Star -
“David Levien is a marvel. His dialogue is straight-up, so street that it’s a wonder the pages aren’t coated with grit. His descriptions are true to life, real and unflinching, a combination of Mickey Spillane, Wallace Stroby, and Richard Stark, but nonetheless all Levien.”
— Bookreporter.com
Awards
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A 2010 Shamus Award Nominee for Best Hardcover PI Novel
Where the Dead Lay Listener Reviews
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" While I enjoyed this book, it was not as good as the first one ,City of the Sun. "
— Frances, 9/22/2013 -
" Author has an Indianapolis connection. "
— Debbie, 8/22/2013 -
" Good characters...a little slow at times. "
— Dan, 6/6/2013 -
" Wow how impressive. This is number two in a series and now I have to read number one. Very fast moving and hard to put down. "
— Elaine, 4/30/2013 -
" Premise sounded really interesting but I just could not get into it. Writing style must not match my reading preference. "
— Jenna, 11/29/2012 -
" The second in the series of Frank Behr novels, it is not as strong. The novel is a bit gruesome and just seems that part of the plot are missing. "
— Anshuman, 7/11/2012 -
" Excellent; Continuing character: Frank Behr; PI finds his jiu-jitsu instructor murdered and seeks answers, while also investigating the take over of gambling houses by a family of crazies "
— Joe, 6/13/2012 -
" I love Levien's work and the character of Frank Behr is a national treasure. Gritty writing and terrific hard-boiled dialog make this a compelling thriller and a must for anyone who still misses Raymond Chandler. "
— Jim, 5/5/2012 -
" Is a sequel and I hadn't read the others so I didn't understand the motivations of the principle character as well as I would have liked. I didn't like the book as much as I'd hoped. Character development was weak throughout the book, at least for me. "
— Jp, 1/22/2012 -
" Simply put...I love Frank Behr. He is up there with Michael Kelley or Burke on my favorite list of totally damaged Literary characters. I highly recommend this series, which with the new book about to come out "13 Million Dollar Pop," is only 3 books long. "
— Bob, 11/11/2011 -
" Really enjoyable 2nd Frank Behr novel, well written with a really tight plot. This is shaping into a very good series, Noir crime with a bit of modern action thrown in. Fully recommended. 4.5 Stars. "
— Joe, 10/6/2011 -
" Only 1/2 read- 2nd Frank Behr, so depressing "
— Michelle, 10/2/2011 -
" Great fast little thriller on the Lee Child mode...if you like his style you'll love this! "
— Trev, 8/10/2011 -
" AKA read the dead get dead. This is for you if countless, pointless deaths turns your crank. Not for me. 0 of 10 stars "
— Tim, 5/7/2011 -
" Only 1/2 read- 2nd Frank Behr, so depressing "
— Michelle, 4/1/2011 -
" While I enjoyed this book, it was not as good as the first one ,City of the Sun. "
— Frances, 7/13/2010 -
" I love Levien's work and the character of Frank Behr is a national treasure. Gritty writing and terrific hard-boiled dialog make this a compelling thriller and a must for anyone who still misses Raymond Chandler. "
— Jim, 6/13/2010 -
" Good characters...a little slow at times. "
— Dan, 3/10/2010 -
" Really enjoyable 2nd Frank Behr novel, well written with a really tight plot. This is shaping into a very good series, Noir crime with a bit of modern action thrown in. Fully recommended. 4.5 Stars. "
— Joe, 3/8/2010 -
" Wow how impressive. This is number two in a series and now I have to read number one. Very fast moving and hard to put down. "
— Elaine, 10/21/2009 -
" The second Frank Behr mystery: just as good as his first novel, <br/>"City of the Sun". Tough and tender. "
— Brian, 4/29/2009
About David Levien
David Levien is an American screenwriter, novelist, director, and producer. Best known as the co-writer of Ocean’s Thirteen and Rounders, he has also produced films such as The Illusionist and The Lucky Ones. He frequently collaborates on projects with his writing partner Brian Koppelman. As a novelist, he has published City of the Sun, Where the Dead Lay, and 13 Million Dollar Pop. Earlier works are often published under D. J. Levien. He studied at the University of Michigan.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.