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Apaches: A Novel of Suspense
Remember these names: Boomer. Dead-Eye. Pins. Geronimo. Reverend Jim. Mrs. Columbo. They were great cops. The best cops. But they are cops no more.
Now they are apaches--a renegade unit working on their own.
With this novel, the author of the stunning #1 bestseller Sleepers returns to the mean streets he knows so well. And in doing so, he has written his most explosive, el...more
Now they are apaches--a renegade unit working on their own.
With this novel, the author of the stunning #1 bestseller Sleepers returns to the mean streets he knows so well. And in doing so, he has written his most explosive, el...more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
September 27th 2005
by Ballantine Books
(first published 1997)
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Great read. Had a bit of trouble keeping all of the characters straight but it was a gripping read.
Back Cover Blurb:
It is the early 1980's. Crack cocaine had made its devastating appearance. Violence is escalating and so is an unnerving lack of morality. Things are happening that have never happened before.
One of those things is the brutal kidnapping of an innocent twelve year old girl. But the kidnapper has made a deadly mistake. He has brought Boomer Frontieri back to life, back to the streets...more
Back Cover Blurb:
It is the early 1980's. Crack cocaine had made its devastating appearance. Violence is escalating and so is an unnerving lack of morality. Things are happening that have never happened before.
One of those things is the brutal kidnapping of an innocent twelve year old girl. But the kidnapper has made a deadly mistake. He has brought Boomer Frontieri back to life, back to the streets...more
Yikes! Carcaterra can really write well. Now, this story has many gruesome scenes which usually make me put a book down. But the writing is so good, I gave it a little more of a read and then I was just into it; had to see it unfold. It got more gruesome (fair warning) but still...such excellent writing, I couldn't stop.
If you want to read a great story with believable characters and a plot that makes you retch but the good guys work so hard at fixing the terrible wrong; stuff explodes, there ar...more
If you want to read a great story with believable characters and a plot that makes you retch but the good guys work so hard at fixing the terrible wrong; stuff explodes, there ar...more
Pretty good crime thriller from Carcaterra, who I believe is one of the best character writers alive. I've read four of his books now, and all of them have been good. I loved the first half of this book, but thought the last 60 pages weren't quite as good, as they seemed a little rushed. The book reminds me of the movie "Losers" only this book is actually good and has dialogue better than a fifth graders. They should have made this book a movie instead. Can't wait to read the sequel, Chasers. I...more
One of the most unintentionally hilarious books I have ever read. Just terrible. From the premise to the idiotic nicknames of the characters, the incredibly low quality of this book calls into question whether Mr. Carcaterra could have actually written a book like Sleepers.
хайрцаган дотроос олсон тэр ном хэхэ... анх уншаад л аааа энэ юуны тухайн бол гээд л ядахад англи хэлээр уншсан анхны минь ном бсан.. одоо ахиж унших бодол бгаа хэхэ
For all of those missing children and women, that are never found.
This was one of those books I was dying to read but wasn't allowed to. When I did turn 16 I understood why my family made me wait. Apaches is one of the most horrific stories of greed. Not for the faint of heart, or those with weak stomachs, but worth trudging through. Lorenzo's characters are human, with their own faults, but each with their own tragic history and still willing to fight for this country's safety.
For anyone who...more
This was one of those books I was dying to read but wasn't allowed to. When I did turn 16 I understood why my family made me wait. Apaches is one of the most horrific stories of greed. Not for the faint of heart, or those with weak stomachs, but worth trudging through. Lorenzo's characters are human, with their own faults, but each with their own tragic history and still willing to fight for this country's safety.
For anyone who...more
Carcaterra's writes in a form that is not seen much in today's books, at least in my opinion. There is incredible suspense, amazing detail, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
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Extremely visual and dynamic, just begging to be made into a gangster film (if it hasn't already), I really enjoyed this read!
Outstanding; group of ex-cops all wounded in the line of duty band together to fight a drug ring that kills indiscriminately.
another awesome book from lorenzo carcaterra...constant action through out the whole book...
A great story - I like the style of Lorenzo Carcaterra.
Thoroughly enjoy this, really easy to get into.
enjoyed this one as well, a favourite author
Another fantastic book from Carcaterra!
Jul 07, 2011
Robert Dunshie
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enjoyable from front to back
Very good.
What an awful book. The Expendibles on paper. Cliche after cliche. It rare that you want all the main characters to die and wouldn't mind popping off yourself!!!!
This is a fun action story. Crippled NYC top-cops can't let go of the old life, and stumble onto a drug empire in the beginnings of the crack cocaine trade. Its loaded with fun and exciting cop stereotypes that are just deep enough to let you ignore the cookie cutter shape of them, and a bad guy that is so cruel its almost laughable. I like this book for its sheer amazing action, and who doesn't like a good tale of super-cops you know.
This is another of my favorite authors. I love the way he writes, and he keeps you interested throughout the book. This was a really great book.
I loved this book. Definately one of my new all time favorites.
i was a little torn with this book, i liked Carcaterra's writing style but felt like he spent too much time on giving the background of each character. each chapter was dedicated to one character, which ended up being at least 1/3 of the book. was enjoyable but normally not my kind of read.
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Nov 09, 2007
Mike
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone who like police drama
Shelves:
action
I really liked this group of injured, disabled, compromised, wild ex-cops. They go after the bad guys and no Miranda rights when they get there! Lots of action. Can't wait for a sequel.
I loved his book Sleepers. This one is good as well. The plot is predictable/ one that has been used many times. What makes the book readable and interesting are the 6 "retired" cops.
Although I LOVE this story, this is a very intense book. Not for the faint of heart. I had to space out chapter readings in days so that I could prepare myself for whatever lay ahead.
This has got some of the most interesting set of odd-ball characters I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.
one of my best. author and novel, i always give this when friends ask me for a novel to read.
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Number-one New York Times bestselling author Lorenzo Carcaterra's highly successful career spans more than 25 years of writing for the diverse fields of fiction, non-fiction, television, and film.
Born and raised in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Carcaterra landed his first job in the newspaper business as a copy boy for The New York Daily News in 1976. He worked his way up to entertainmen...more
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Born and raised in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Carcaterra landed his first job in the newspaper business as a copy boy for The New York Daily News in 1976. He worked his way up to entertainmen...more
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