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description: The gripping new thriller by Michael Genelin a master storyteller (Library Journal) featuring the unforgettable Commander Jana Matinova one of the more intriguing characters in fictional thrillerdom (Kirkus Reviews)A womans body is pulled from the frozen Danube in Bratislava. Police Commander Jana Matinova recognizes the killers calling card. She had him in her grasp once before and he slipped away. But not this time. Determined to end the bloody killing spree Matinovas investigation plunges her into the center of an international conspiracy involving hundreds of millions of dollars and turns the hunter into the hunted. Pursued by vicious assassins Matinova charges across Europe in a relentless quest for the truthand dignity for the dead.Praise for FOR THE DIGNIFIED DEADThe real appeal here is Jana who steals the show. Watch her skill in interrogations as she manipulates liars into confessing. Cheer her on as she maneuvers her boss into letting her do whatever she wants. And discover that if youve been distracted from the narrative Jana hasnt. Shes been ahead of the killersand youall along. No stock cop stuff here no routinely cynical worldviewjust this relentless little tank of a detective rolling over whatevers in her way. The subdued prose style willfully anti-dramatic but with a crackling undercurrent allows Jana to sneak up on everybody. The reversals at the end are jarring and the creepy feeling wont go away soon. BooklistThe chilly European setting is the perfect backdrop to very dark deeds and Matinova is a clever and capable heroine whos not afraid to buck the system to solve her cases. Those who like strong female characters and meticulously plotted procedurals will be rewarded. Publishers Weekly A police procedural distinguished by intriguing characters and a setting unfamiliar to most fans of crime fiction...While the settings may seem exotic Genelin reminds us that there are no borders when it comes to such human traits as greed and desperation. A wonderful introduction to this captivating and alluring crime series BookgasmLawyer-author Genelin once served with the U.S. Department of Justice in Central Europe so he knows his turf well. Fans of Olen Steinhauers early Eastern Bloc thrillers (The Bridge of Sighs etc.) should find similar delights in the Commander Matinova books. The Rap Sheet Praise for the Jana Matinova ThrillersGenelin effectively deploys a complex story and cast of characters to dazzle the reader Boston GlobeGenelin brilliantly blends action and detection never allowing the plot twists to overshadow his characters humanity Publishers WeeklyA gripping novel of psychological suspense with a truly original central character Globe and MailReaders hungry for a fresh crime setting will be enormously satisfied ... the portrayal of life in post-Communist Slovakia is riveting. USA TodayA seething caldron of crime corruption political hypocrisy and violence Washington PostMichael Genelin makes unfamiliar worlds seem knowable and does so with great style Pete Hamill
language: English
title: For the Dignified Dead
publisher: Brash Books