Books by James Colbert and Complete Book Reviews
James Colbert, Author Holiday House $18.95 (224p) ISBN 978-0-689-12098-5
While on a 30-day suspension from the New Orleans Police Department (for reckless driving), the eponymous Skinny,no last name the undercover officer introduced in No Special Hurry , is serving as resident policeman in a big apartment complex. When...
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James Colbert, Author Atheneum Books $20 (280p) ISBN 978-0-689-12157-9
The New Orleans cop who calls himself Skinny (introduced in Skinny Man ), his partner Mike Theriot and his girlfriend Ruth find themselves involved with the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms after Skinny and
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James Colbert, Author Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) $16.95 (204p) ISBN 978-0-395-47016-9
With his second novel, Colbert fulfills the promise of his praised debut in Profit and Sheen. This impeccably written mystery is enhanced by the ambience of New Orleans, exotic characters and the strange experiences affecting the protagonist Tony...
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James Colbert, Author Atheneum Books $22 (205p) ISBN 978-0-689-12167-8
A woman's campaign against child abuse, a courtroom drama and political infighting over Mississippi's gambling laws are elements in this stirring report. Its focus is Sue Hathorn, who sought funding for a center for abused children that she opened...
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James Colbert, Author, James Colbert, Introduction by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) $16.95 (283p) ISBN 978-0-395-39411-3
When two vigilante-style murders are committed on his police beat, Sheen Vicedomini resigns from the New Orleans force rather than face investigation. He has difficulty adapting to his new civilian lifestyle and, lured by the promise of quick wealth,
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