He currently writes birds of prey for dc comics, godzilla and the forthcoming judge dredd for idw. See all books authored by duane swierczynski, including killer year. Toni mcgee causey books list of books by author toni. Fun and games charlie hardie book 1 kindle edition by. In addition to work for marvel and other comic publishers, his novels include expiration date, canary and revolver. Meet lennon, a mute irish getaway driver who has fallen in with the wrong heist team on the wrong day at the wrong bank. Books by duane swierczynski author of birds of prey. We currently have 3468 authors listed on the site and 2723 charactersseries with more added each day. Duane was given the name duane louis swierczynski on february 22nd, 1972 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states. Rife with cliche, severance package is about a wimp whose boss decides to kill his company.
We provide detailed listings of all authors and charactersseries in both publication order and chronological order. Martins minotaur and the writer for the monthly marvel comics series cable. Charlie hardie, an excop from philadelphia, working as a highend housesitter, and going mano a mano with a vast conspiracy known as the accident people. Honors student sarie holland is busted by the local police while doing a favor for her boyfriend. Betrayed, his money stolen and his battered carcass left for dead, lennon is on a oneway mission to find out who is responsibleand to get back his loot. Point and shoot charlie hardie novels by swierczynski, duane author paperback 20. The only line of defense between order and chaos are the judges. Raylan givens is the fictional lead in the raylan givens series of novels by elmore leonard, the american screenwriter and novelist.
Nov 14, 2006 the wheelman by duane swierczynski is the novel that made me an instant fan of this relatively unknown author. Browse audiobooks written by duane swierczynski sorted by. James patterson book list find details for every james patterson book, including a complete list of all his books in order. Duane swierczynski s most popular book is birds of prey, volume 1. The blonde by duane swierczynski is an adrenaline pumping thriller that starts out fast and keeps going at a breakneck speed. The novel received the anthony award for best paperback original in 2011 plot summary. Would like to hear your thoughts on your books which deserve to be read. Canary its dangerous enough when an ordinary college girl turns confidential informant. Buy duane swierczynski books and gifts, all with free worldwide delivery.
Duane swierczynski is the edgarnominated author of nine novels including canary, severance package, and the shamus awardwinning charlie hardie. Expiration date is a time travel crime novel by duane swierczynski published in 2010. If you like richard phillips books, youll love duane swierczynski. Ive never considered duane swierczynski a crime writer. See the complete level 26 series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Duane swierczynski is the author of several crime thrillers, including the edgarnominated and anthony awardwinning expiration date, as well the charlie. Duane swierczynski is the author of thrillers expiration date and severance package,and the charlie hardie series. Duane swierczynski is the author of several crime thrillers, including the edgarnominated and anthony awardwinning expiration date, as well the charlie hardie.
Discover more about stingrays a short story by james patterson and duane swierczynski which is part of the bookshots series. Duane swierczynski has created an attractive series protagonist, put him in a series of unspeakable situations and left us hungry for much, much more. Buy canary by duane swierczynski online at alibris. Welcome to the most comprehensive website on the internet for listing books in order. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Duane swierczynskis most popular book is birds of prey, volume 1.
Duane was born in frankford, a town neighboring philadelphia, pennsylvania. Duane swierczynski npr coverage of duane swierczynski. Ive made a short list of books which i think should be read in no particular order. Discover book depositorys huge selection of duane swierczynski books online. Duane swierczynski has 438 books on goodreads with 2019 ratings. Zuiker, the creator of the television crime drama csi, dubs this thrilling series debut the worlds first diginovel. Like charlie hustons hank thompson series, the lead character patrick lennon in this fastpaced novel quickly discovers just how bad a day can get when one simple mistake causes a bank heist to head south in a big way. Breakneck is written by duane swierczynski, whose writing credits for gritty crime noir comics and novels as well as several nonfiction books are about as long as the gams on a foxy dame. Indent title sourced internationally, usually ships 46 weeks post release order. After reading the first book, youll definitely want to get the other two when they hit the bookshelves. The night before a big meeting, jack eisley is sitting in an airport bar in philadelphia, chatting up a pretty young blonde. Duane swierczynski has created an attractive series protagonist, put him in a series of unspeakable situations and. Even more dangerous when shes smarter than the killer, kingpins, and cops who think they control her. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Point and shoot charlie hardie novels by swierczynski. The complete series list for charlie hardie duane swierczynski. Duane louis swierczynski born february 22, 1972 is an american crime writer known for his work in nonfiction books, novels and comic books. Duane swierczynski audio books, best sellers, author bio. Fun and games swierczynski, duane author paperback 2011. In the 22nd century, crime runs rampant in megacity one, home to over 800 million citizens, robots, criminals, and lunatics. You will find this book especially entertaining if youre from philadelphia. Philly authors favorite local books to add to your. Duane swierczynski is an american crime writer who has written a number of nonfiction books, novels and also writes for comic books. When mickey wade loses his newspaper job he returns to his old slum neighborhood in philadelphia to stay in his. New from stephenie meyer, midnight sun experience the story of twilight, this time from the point of view of edward pre order midnight sun now. Duane swierczynski flip flops back and forth between the three generations to effectively tell the story, that is brought full circle by the end of the book. The moment i finished it i added the next two novels in the charlie hardie series to my amazon wish list.
It was published by minotaur books, an imprint of st. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. A tad more substance and creativity would have pushed it over the top, though, as swierczynski s latest novel is good but not great. From the opening of the book, at first i thought this would be a somewhat, typical police for those that like the books of george pelecanos and richard price, you will probably like this.
Sure, jack has a wife and daughter at home, but this is just a little harmless flirting. Although the plot verges on the unbelievable, the action is so intense that the pages just keep turning. Thus began the opening of duane swierczynskis latest noir crime thriller, the blonde, and the ride swierczynski. The wheelman by duane swierczynski and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The second ship is the first book of the rho agenda series by richard phillips. Until recently he was the editor in chief of thephiladelphia city paper, and almost never wanted to kill his employees. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Duane swierczynski s new novel, the blonde, is as lean as a starving model, mean as a snake, and fast as a jet. Breakneck by duane swierczynski crime fiction lover. Jamie debrouxs boss has called a special meeting for all key personnel at 9. Fun and games charlie hardie 1 by swierczynski, duane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lloyd green, pint o comics if you like your pulp with plenty of hooks and just a touch of steaminess, then breakneck is the book for you newsarama. Author duane swierczynski seems to have submitted this screenplay to a publishing house, and it somehow got printed and marketed as a book. Sure, all of swierczynskis novels typically start off with a crime, but then they veer off into some nutty, conspiracylaced, highspeed paranoia fest with a touch of weird science fiction thrown in to screw with your head. Discount prices on books by duane swierczynski, including titles like breakneck. This guy has got to be the hottest new thing in crime fiction, and the blonde is one of the best crime reads ive had in some time. A criminal anthology, and bobbie fayes kinda, sorta, not exactly family jewels, and more on. Expiration date is the story of a down on his luck guy who happens upon a means of going back in time, and then happens upon his fathers murderer. The first novel that elmore published in the series featuring the lead character givens was pronto, which was published in 1993 to much popularity and critical acclaim. Point and shoot the charlie hardie trilogy by swierczynski, duane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Books by duane swierczynski author of birds of prey, volume 1. Duane swierczynskis most popular series is bloodshot reading order. The wheelman by duane swierczynski is the novel that made me an instant fan of this relatively unknown author. Hes written the punisher, judge dredd, deadpool and xmen, and in the world of crime fiction his charlie hardie series and 10 standalone novels have brought a hard edged and innovative style to the bookshelf. Duane swierczynski books and biography waterstones. Duane swierczynski is the edgarnominated author of nine novels including canary, severance package, and the shamus awardwinning charlie hardie series fun and games, hell and gone, point and shoot. A criminal anthology, and the house husband, and more on. Apr 07, 2018 after bill sienkiewicz, duane swierczynski might just have the second most unpronounceable name in comics. Duane swierczynski is the edgarnominated author of nine novels including. Duane swierczynski books list of books by author duane. Duane swierczynski author of birds of prey, volume 1. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read godzilla. Cheesy, comic book violence prevails, which i guess is supposed to be both fun and shocking. Fun and games is a fresh entry in the world of crime fiction.
He is an american crime writer who is famously known for many of his nonfiction novels, books, and comics. Duane swierczynski inkwell management literary agency. Hes written over 250 comics for marvel, dc, dark horse, valiant and idw, including the black hood, the first comic for archies dark circle imprint. In an effort to inspire audiences not just to read the book but to experience. Duane swierczynski is a prominent crime novelist who broke into comics writing numerous titles for marvel, most known for his runs on cable and the immortal iron fist. Duane swierczynski is a philly native living on the west coast. Explore books by duane swierczynski with our selection at. See all books authored by toni mcgee causey, including killer year. The story is one of the few time travel stories ive ever read that doesnt fall into a time travel plot hole.
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