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In the first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestselling Deadly Sins series, New York cop Edward Delaney chases a serial killer who’s armed with a mysterious weapon
New York Police Department Captain Edward Delaney is called to the scene of a brutal murder. A Brooklyn councilman was struck from behind, the back of his skull punctured and crushed with an unknown weapon. The victim wasn’t robbed, and there’s no known motive. The commissioner appoints Delaney to head up a clandestine task force, but soon this effort ignites an internecine war of departmental backstabbing. Distracted by the serious illness of his wife, Barbara, Delaney begins his secret investigation. Then the killer claims another victim—slain in the exact same way, leaving the strange puncture wound. As more young men are found murdered, Delaney starts putting the pieces together. Soon, he’s faced with a cop’s dilemma: He knows who the killer is, but the man is untouchable. That’s when Delaney lays a trap to bring a monster to justice . . .
- Sales Rank: #37442 in eBooks
- Published on: 2013-02-12
- Released on: 2013-02-12
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review
“A master of suspense.” —The Washington Post“Breathtakingly exciting!” —Newsday
From the Inside Flap
A compelling drama of a crusty New York City cop who stalks the streets for a psychotic killer while his wife lies dying of an incurable illness. 2 cassettes.
About the Author
Lawrence Sanders (1920–1998) was the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty mystery and suspense novels. The Anderson Tapes, completed when he was fifty years old, received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for best first novel. His prodigious oeuvre encompasses the Edward X. Delaney, Archy McNally, and Timothy Cone series, along with his acclaimed Commandment books. Stand-alone novels include Sullivan's Sting and Caper. Sanders remains one of America’s most popular novelists, with more than fifty million copies of his books in print.
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful.
A Psychosexual Thriller With Superb Characters- Outstanding
By Jana L.Perskie
The First Deadly Sin" was my introduction to author Lawrence Sanders' work. He is a gifted writer who uses his craft brilliantly. This extraordinary novel and mystery thriller is not plot-driven, although the storyline is unusually exciting and does move at a fast pace. Sanders' excellence is demonstrated through the fleshed-out, realistic characters he creates. He allows the reader to gain access to the most personal aspects of his two main characters, their thoughts, obsessions and behavior. Police Captain Edward X. Delaney, Commanding Officer of New York City's 251st Precinct, and Daniel Blank, a young business executive, a mountain climber, who has an extreme penchant for order, and strange sexual fantasies, are the primary focus of this unique mystery. The case deals with solving a series of bizarre murders, and understanding the intimacy that exists between the killer and his victim; between the detective and his suspect. Sanders takes his time developing these characters, along with the many interesting secondary figures necessary to the novel, but he does not slow the plot or sacrifice it in any way with his study of these two men.
Captain Delaney takes a leave of absence to care for his hospitalized wife of 30-plus years. During his leave, a murder is committed. One fall night, while Delaney is waiting for his wife's operation to conclude, a Brooklyn councilman is murdered most savagely in the middle of the 251st Precinct. Delaney goes to the murder scene to investigate; detective work is his real passion. He soon becomes entwined in vicious local politics and a major power play for control of the City. The Police Commissioner wants Delaney to conduct a secret investigation of the murder, while he is on leave. The Mayor is backing the assignment. As soon as Delaney accepts the offer, another senseless and violent murder is committed, with all signs pointing to the same killer. And he keeps killing. One of his victims is a cop. Pressure is on and Delaney is at his best under pressure. Tension builds as Delaney discovers the killer's identity, but has insufficient legal evidence to bring him in, or even to request a search warrant of the man's apartment.
I could not put this book down. I will say that it is a long and involved novel, which I always enjoy, especially when the writing is so good. Others, however, may prefer a thriller that moves at a faster pace and cuts to the chase quickly. Lawrence Sanders is not a writer that these readers would appreciate. I am sorry I have come upon his work so late - but in this case the old adage proves true - "Better late than never!" I highly recommend this book & happily give it 5 Stars. Now on to book two, "The Second Deadly Sin."
JANA
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
The First But Not Quite The Best.
By A Customer
This was the first of many Lawrence Sanders books I read, Edward X Delaney is one of my favourite detective characters and was only surpassed when Archie McNally appeared on the scene. Whenever I make a sandwich I just wish I had Mr Delaney with me to offer one of his concoctions.
It is a major loss to crime fiction that Mr Sanders is no longer with us and as others have stated Why oh Why did he not do the 5th, 6th and 7th in the Deadly Sin series. Perhaps there is a writer out there who can do it, but that might ruin the memory of these 4 great books.
Oh, about this book, it was almost a fantastic read but as already said by earlier reviews he slipped up on the ending. But you have to forgive him after creating such a wonderful main character for the rest of the series.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
A first-rate series of crime/thriller fiction!
By Judy K. Polhemus
Wasn't I fortunate to find the Deadly Sins series, written by Lawrence Sanders, fairly early in my adult reading years? If you haven't met Detective Edward X. Delaney of the New York police, then you cannot answer with that resounding Yes! that I expect.
A character-driven series, especially Delaney's character, the Deadly Sin books take the reader inside the characters' minds to learn causality and motivation. Of course, the details of each murder are laid out for the reader, but the focus is on the murderer and Delaney and the steady, but slodging pace required to do detective work, which consists of that slow but steady accretion of facts. Readers who want action, action, action best look elsewhere for their fix.
Generally speaking, the only books I reread are the classics that I taught when an English teacher--Silas Marner, Cry the Beloved Country, Wuthering Heights, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Night, The Turn of the Screw, As I Lay Dying, Lord of the Flies, and so on. So when I state that I've read this series three times, I am placing it in a pretty heady position.
So what makes this series so compelling? I think I "fell in love" with the character, the idea of Edward X. Delaney. This is the kind of man every woman wants. Besides being kind, thoughtful, and generous, he makes the most provocative sandwiches and pours the most exotic spirits and brews. As much as the details of the murders, Sanders creates Delaney's sandwiches with memorable strokes on the keyboard. In fact, put down Delaney's tomato sandwich as one of those famous scenes in literature. OK, perhaps I am overstating, but that sandwich stands out so vividly in my memory--a fresh, sliced tomato on bread with mayonnaise, salt and pepper, eaten over the kitchen sink to catch the inevitable drippings. When Delaney poured Strega one night, that was it. Delaney forever. Do you know the legend about Strega, this liquer of an almost oily, herb-based potion? The term means "witch" and the legend says that two people who drink Strega together will fall in love. The night Delaney poured Strega, I, too, was drinking a potion of Strega....
Briefly, "The First Deadly Sin" concerns one fascinating Daniel Blank (name created by intention, I am sure), a business executive who leads a bizarre personal life. The reader learns early on that he is the serial killer, making Delaney's plodding search for evidence as much part of the story as the murders. For some readers this search for proof is daunting (or boring), but for true fans of detective fiction, it is the heart.
Such is Sanders' series, the Deadly Sins. I haven't read these books in years, but read a recent negative review of another of Sanders' books and felt compelled to at least try to defend one of my earliest loves, both the series and the main character! I don't even know if I would still love Det. Delaney, but I like to think so.
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