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Publisher: Pocket Star
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780743452892 - ISBN-10: 0743452895
Publication Date: 5/24/2005
Pages: 640


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:
New York District Attorney Butch Karp goes head-to-head with a crooked wannabe mayor, the rap underworld, and rogue churchmen in yet another pile-driving thriller in the New York Times bestselling series.

When a rap impresario is gunned down in his limo in New York City, it appears that gang-related violence has reared its ugly head once again. But nothing's as it seems in this taut, virtuoso thriller from the pen of Robert K. Tanenbaum. For a start, there's the long tentacles of Andrew Kane, a man who would be mayor, a man who wants to control the power elite like pawns, and a man who has terrible secrets, and knows worse about his friends and foes alike. In addition, the Catholic Church is about to face some secrets of its own, especially when Karp's wife, Marlene, rehabilitating at a Taos, New Mexico art colony, stumbles upon a sex abuse murder scandal brewing in a nearby church retreat. Eventually, the action swings back to a roiled New York, where evidence surfaces connecting rogue priests to murdered kids. Hoax features enough sensational plot twists, heart-racing action, and brilliant crime-solving to fill ten books, as Karp attempts to untangle the web of violence and corruption, both of which threaten his career, and the lives of his family.

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The Closers (Harry Bosch, Bk 11)Broken Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 16)Hour GameThe MotiveResolved (Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi, Bk 15)


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Top Member Book Reviews

Ed L. LazerFlash - Charles Town, WV wrote on 4/11/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

"Hoax" is a marvelously crafted thriller, continuing the tale of the Carp family. Fans of Butch Karp shouldn't miss this one.

Christine O. (chriso) wrote on 3/21/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Story is good. Writing is iffy

Alice S. wrote on 9/18/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

very good -- keeps you turning pages

Chris K. (jonnylongball) wrote on 8/27/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

cool

Linda S. (dragonlady) wrote on 11/5/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is my least favorite of his books. The plot seemed contrived and too pat. The bad guys are drawn with a very broad brush - no redeeming qualities at all. Tanenbaum is trying too hard.

Melynda M. wrote on 10/3/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Tannenbaum is always a good read.

Guy M. wrote on 9/30/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A typical Tanenbaum where the whole family gets in the act. Butch,Marlene, the twins and Lucy are intreguing characters. You must get to know them!

Joanne S. wrote on 9/5/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another Butch Karp winner

Pearl Z. (Nyte) wrote on 7/24/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book keeps up the great pace and lifestyle of Butch Karp and his family. It keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through it


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Diane P. (DeeDee123) wrote on 6/19/2009...


Typical Robert K Tanenbaum book.

Al S. wrote on 2/14/2009...


Good Read

Andrea R. (andreabfs) wrote on 8/14/2007...


I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It felt a bit more complete than the last book (Resolved). While he did a better job of taking care of the loose ends, I did wish he would have taken a bit more time with it. Overall, a really great addition to the series. I'm looking forward to receiving the next book.

Marlene W. (KansasSunflower) wrote on 12/7/2006...


Another great Butch and Marlene book. I enjoyed this more than some of the earlier ones. I had a hard time putting it down, reading far into the night.

Kristin M. (mcpenguin5) wrote on 2/5/2006...


The shooting death of a rap mogul is the first link in a sinister chain ensnaring New York District Attorney Burch Karp. Wigh his wife and daughter on a New Mexico retreat, Karp is left to fend for his teenaged sons and himself. Descending into the hip-hop underworld to prosecute a killer, Karp comes head-to-head with Andrew Kane, a ppowerful would -be mayor whose corrupt web of influence leads Karp to unveil a shocking church sex-abuse scandal. In a world where secrets can be buried for an often-deadly price, Karp discovers there is no safe haven.

Kristen H. (tigger5677) wrote on 7/29/2005...


Butch Karp Marlene Ciampi novel


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