num_pages: 353
description: No stranger has the capacity to truly hurt you; that terrible power is held only in the hands of those you love.  Like complex characters? Meet LAPD Detective Daniel Kane and family. From the drama of the High Sierra to the beaches of Malibu and the crime-filled streets of Los Angeles,  A Song for the Asking  tells the story of a family struck by tragedy . . . and of the courage each member must find to survive. Filled with candor, compassion, and humor,  A Song for the Asking  is a deeply moving novel that celebrates the enduring strength of the family spirit.~ What Readers Are Saying About Steve Gannon"Steve Gannon is right up there with DeMille, Child, Baldacci, and Connelly's Bosch. Settle in by the fire and enjoy." ~ Jessie N. Bridges "Powerful. . . Gannon writes brilliantly of the love, laughter, and tears that make up the family experience." ~ Booklist "I savored every word, my emotions soaring and plummeting in the hands of this talented author." ~ Muddy Rose Reviews "Definitely one of my favorite authors over the past few years. Superb storyteller and writer." ~ BrentW "There are only a few authors who keep me up all night to finish their story and Steve Gannon is now on my list." ~ Keri "I read all the time - love Vince Flynn, Russell Blake, Robert Crais among the many incredible authors. Steve is right in there now that I'm reading the Kane series - please keep them coming." ~ Nan L. Thompson ~ Readers' and Critics' Praise For Steve Gannon Novels"Stunned! Moved me more than words can say." ~ Daniel "Exciting and emotionally gripping - highly recommended." ~ Suncoast (Amazon Top 500 Reviewer) "Brilliant, moving, penetrating gem of a novel. At times I laughed out loud; at times I couldn't stop the tears - it was that moving. This book deserves an unquestioned five stars." ~ Skye Hye "The Best! Steve Gannon again thrills, and just as with all his work, you won't be able to put this one down. So... Feed the kids, tell the husband or wife you're busy, and read, read, read!" ~ Debra Vogel "One of my favorite series. I've laughed, gotten mad, and even cried through these books. Highly recommend." ~ CV "Well-drawn, convincing characters . . ." ~ Kirkus Reviews "Hang on for the ride! This is the first book I have given 5 stars to in the last 75 books I've read." ~ P.A. Dail "Another gem! Couldn't put it down" ~ Greg C "Intense and deeply emotional.   What a rollercoaster ride!" ~ Arlene Adams "This novel has it all...the best I've read all year (out of hundreds!) I am looking forward to reading other works by this talented author." ~BooksthroughBifocals "Every scene feels as if you are there . . .This is one of the few books that I've ever read that has actually brought tears to my eyes. It's super reading at it's best." ~ OldTimeCop  "One of the BEST. A terrific story and as well written as anything I have read. Better than James Patterson or either Kellermans." ~ Joseph McCusker "Horrible and excellent. I hated it and I loved it. Very complex characters and great family dynamics. I will definitely look for more stories about the Kane family." ~ Mary L. "Highly recommend! Loved this book. It was riveting from beginning to end and is in the same class as John Sanford's novels." ~ Carol Pye "Much more than the standard crime novel. From sorrow, to joy, to horror, it takes you on the human roller coaster of love, life, and loss." ~ Amazon Customer "This book is about a serial killer, yes, but it is also about family and loss and love and relationships, redemption, horror, dedication, and tenacity. This book and its characters will stay with me for a long time." ~ Roger Lansing "OMG! A Must Read!!!! I just finished this wonderfully written novel. This book had me from the start and wouldn't let me go." ~ SDFlash
language: English
title: A Song for the Asking
titlecomplete: A Song for the Asking
genres: Fiction, Mystery, Drama, Mystery Thriller, Contemporary
ratings_count: 460
series: A Kane Novel
publisher: Bantam Books