A Nail Through the Heart

A Novel of Bangkok

By Timothy Hallinan
(William Morrow, Hardcover, 9780061255809, 336pp.)

Publication Date: July 2007

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Categories: General

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East meets West in this exotic and evocative, beautifully crafted and relentlessly paced thriller that hails the arrival of an exceptional new suspense series.



Praise For A Nail Through the Heart

“Brilliantly conceived and beautifully rendered...Artful, compelling and entertaining. Kudos to Hallinan for an exceptional story.”
-Perfecttext.com

“Exhilarating.”
-Bookcrossing.com

“Terrific...this series has the potential to captivate readers for a long time to come.”
-Mysterious News

“Vibrant, deftly drawn characters...well-crafted...and ultimately entertaining.”
-Kirkus Reviews

“(A) tale of blackmail, extortion and revenge...spinning along at a speedy clip.”
-Washington Post

“A haunting novel...It’s fast, bold, disturbing and beautifully written. Hallinan is terrific.”
-T. Jefferson Parker

“Well constructed, lively...full of misdirection, surprises, humor. A well-paced thriller.
-Popmatters.com

“Dark and captivating. Sure to keep you guessing--and it’ll leave you wanting to read more from this talented author.”
-Nightsandweekends.com

“A page-turner.”
-Bookgasm.com

“A well-written, fast paced, beautifully drawn thriller.”
-I Love A Mystery newsletter

“A page turner. Dark, thrilling and unforgettable, A NAIL THROUGH THE HEART is a journey you won’t soon forget.”
-Popsyndicate.com

“Excellent. This is a twisted story. You can read and read. And never imagine the end.”
-Contra Costa Times

“Excellent. The rich depictions of Bangkok’s seedy side recall John Burdett’s visceral mysteries.”
-Publishers Weekly

“Definitely worth a visit. Will keep you on the edge of your seat and clamoring for Hallinan’s next book.”
-Montgomery Advertiser

“Rich with detail and sympathetic characters. From a very talented writer.”
-The Brown Bookloft

“Timothy Hallinan is a tremendous writing talent. An entertaining read.”
-Bestsellersworld.com

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