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The Fallen
by T. Jefferson Parker
ISBN: 0060562382
$24.95 Hardcover
William Morrow & Company
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The award-winning author of California Girl plumbs the depths of the human heart in this electrifying new novel of suspense. "Some of the finest writing you will ever read."--Chicago Sun-Times
Robbie Brownlaw was an ordinary cop working fraud for the San Diego Police Department, until a push from a sixth-floor hotel room changed everything. Beating the odds, Brownlaw survived and became a hero. Rewarded with two quick promotions, he's now the youngest homicide detective on the SDPD. Since his fall, he sees little colored shapes when people speak--a neurological condition known as synesthesia. Since these shapes and colors are linked to the speaker's emotions, Brownlaw can use this ability as a primitive lie detector.
When a former cop is found dead in his car late one night, Brownlaw heads up the case. However, discovering the killer might mean uncovering some of the San Diego's nastiest secrets.
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Critical Praise for The Fallen
"With his trademark psychological acuity and empathy, Parker creates a world of fully realized characters coping with obsession and loss. The winner of two Edgars for best novel, Parker could well earn a third with this compelling effort."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Deftly plotted, gracefully written."--Kirkus Reviews
"An entirely engrossing and unforgettable tale."--Rocky Mountain News
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