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The Chicago Way (Michael Kelly, Bk 1)
The Chicago Way - Michael Kelly, Bk 1
Author: Michael Harvey
From the co-creator and executive producer of the television show Cold Case Files, a fast-paced, stylish murder mystery featuring a tough-talking Irish cop turned private investigator who does for the city of Chicago what Elmore Leonard did for Detroit and Raymond Chandler did for Los Angeles. — Chicago private investigator Michael Kelly i...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780307386281
ISBN-10: 0307386287
Publication Date: 7/8/2008
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 39 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed The Chicago Way (Michael Kelly, Bk 1) on + 67 more book reviews
The Chicago Way is a first novel by Michael Harvey, who is a co-creator of Cold Case Files. Here we have detective Michael Kelly delving into a cold case that uncovers long hidden crimes. Although a rough and tumble warrior, Kelly is also a devotee of classical Greek literaturepretty unusual for a hard-nosed crime fighter. Somehow this all flows smoothly together.

This book was given to me, and for some reason, I put it on the back burner, thinking it would not be all that much fun to read. I was wrong and regret the delay. The story line flows smoothly and the tale intrigues. Those readers who are Chicago natives should recognize various landmarks throughout the book, as Harvey has tried to stay true to the city he obviously adores, but at the same time you should also recognize where/when he diverges from the actual fabric of what makes the city hum.

All in all, I enjoyed the read and will order the two subsequent books Harvey has written since this was published. I recommend it as a nice, relaxing tale. The ending offers surprises that seem plausible and perhaps could be anticipated if you recognize the clues that are dropped along the way.
reviewed The Chicago Way (Michael Kelly, Bk 1) on
Great first novel and compelling story. Looking forward to more from Harvey.
roswellann avatar reviewed The Chicago Way (Michael Kelly, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
I will definitely read more of this series.
reviewed The Chicago Way (Michael Kelly, Bk 1) on + 89 more book reviews
In one respect a throwback to novels like Dashiell Hammett's but very modern in the amount of gore. Excellent writing, fast-paced but with a level of violence that was disturbing.


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