Emersons biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Sep 07, 2008 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Earl emerson is an american mystery novelist and author. But with his new position, he has to look into the brutal killing of a seattle firefighter, taking him into a web of lies, corruption and even murder. Ralph waldo emerson was born on may 25, 1803, in boston, massachusetts. Earl emerson has brought the crime novel into the pacific northwest with his books set in or near seattle, washington. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Ralph waldo emerson may 25, 1803 april 27, 1882 was an american essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid19th century. On the other side of the desk, jackson street, the latest thomas black, is being. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Emerson is the author of two series of mystery novels, the mac fontana series and the thomas black detective series, as well as several thrillers. Emerson book 1 of the series, fire chief mac fontana is temporarily taking the position of deputy sheriff of staircase, washington.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. This book is one in a series featuring detective thomas black. Earl emerson born 1948 in tacoma, washington, united states is an american mystery novelist and author emerson is the author of two series of mystery novels, the mac fontana series and the thomas black detective series, as well as several thrillers. Author earl w emerson s complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The dead horse paint company mass market paperback april 1, 1998 by earl w. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
I expected a novel similar to a forensic medicine novel, only with a. Earl emerson has been publishing mysteries and thrillers since 1985. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. A mac fontana mystery mac fontana mystsery by earl w. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. He also wrote two separate mystery series, the thomas black private eye books and the mac fontana. The thomas black series is eponymously named after its hero, thomas black. As columns went to press, egans latest work, the worst hard time, was a 2006 national book award finalist. Catfish cafe by emerson, earl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Earl emerson is the shamus awardwinning author of the thomas black detective series, which includes the milliondollar tattoo, deception pass, and catfish cafe, as well as several other novels, most recently firetrap, the smoke room, and vertical burn. But with his new position, he has to look into the brutal killing of a seattle.
A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Emerson made his debut as a novelist in 1979 with the standalone novel fill the world with phantoms. Based on stunning, actual events in the authors life, this electrifying new novel is. As the fifth mystery from the award winning novelist, earl emerson, black hearts and slow dancing is the first book. Earl was a firefighter in seattle for over 32 years. Discount prices on books by earl emerson, including titles like jackson street thomas black mystery. The books are suspenseful pi novels set within the framework of the relationship between thomas, a quickwitted, smartmouthed private investigator and his best friend, kathy birchfield. The rainy city the thomas black mysteries book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Earl emerson born 1948 in tacoma, washington, united states is an american mystery novelist and author. At the moment, earl emerson is living with his wife and backup cat in north bend, washington dc. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
As an award winning mystery author and novelist, earl emerson has been jotting down thrillers and mysteries ever since 1985. Emerson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cape is the 12th mystery in the thomas black series and was originally published in 2009 with ballantine books. Earl w emerson as a rebellious teen, laine smith hooked up with a drifter named charlie and she may have been an eyewitness to murder in the shadow of cliff walled deception pass. The smoke room by earl emerson 2005, hardcover, large. Posted by admin under earl emerson website cape disappointment is now available in ebook format on kindle and nook versions. In 1821, he took over as director of his brothers school for girls. Emerson has brought the crime novel into the pacific northwest with his books set in or near seattle, washington. Earl emersons mystery the the dead horse paint company was a novel that caught me off guard. He is a 1996 shamus award winning author for the best private eye paperback poverty bay. Earl emerson writes with the richness and grace of a poet, evincing a quality of phrase and nuance that elevates the genre. Poverty bay by earl emerson nook book ebook barnes. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. He was seen as a champion of individualism and a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and he disseminated his thoughts through dozens of published essays and more than.
If you like mac fontana books, youll love thomas black. Earl emerson s mystery the the dead horse paint company was a novel that caught me off guard. I expected a novel similar to a forensic medicine novel, only with a firefighter taste. As the fifth mystery from the award winning novelist, earl emerson, black hearts and slow dancing is the first book in the award winning, mac fontana series. Also, im translating the smoke room for ebook versions. He has also been nominated for anthony and edgar awards. He has also written a number of thrillers with fire department backgrounds. Below is a list of earl emerson s books in order of when they were originally released. Earl emerson is currently considered a single author. The smoke room by earl emerson 2005, hardcover, large type. This being the first of mac fontana novels that i have purchased, i was a little disappointed at what i found. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
The thomas black series is a collection of detective novels written by american mystery author earl emerson. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Author earl w emersons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Books and booklets published by the church of god at gods acres 675 north cedar street newark, oh 43055 740. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Deception pass by earl emerson nook book ebook barnes. In the best tradition of american crime fiction, emerson is a master of witty dialogue. See all books authored by earl emerson, including cape disappointment, and the rainy city, and more on. Emerson books and series novels best synthesized in. He is best known for his thomas black private eye series set in seattle. Earl emerson born 1948 in tacoma, washington has been publishing mysteries and thrillers since 1985.
Below is a list of earl emersons books in order of when they were originally released. Jackson street thomas black mysteries book 15 kindle edition. Deception pass is the tenth thomas black mystery by earl emerson. Earl emerson books list of books by author earl emerson. Earl emerson is the shamus awardwinning author of the thomas black detective series, which includes the milliondollar tattoo, deception pass, and catfish cafe, as well as several other novels, most recently primal threat, firetrap, and the smoke room. This is an impressive tale, with emphatic characterizations and a. Fontana is the sheriff of a small, fictional town called staircase, just under the cascade mountains. Earl emerson is a lieutenant in the seattle fire department. Earl emerson worked in the seattle fire department for thirtytwo years.
Earl emerson and thomas black only get better and better. During his early years, earl emerson worked as a lieutenant in the seattle fire fighter, usa for almost 32 years and that explains why most of his stories are related to fire and the fire department. He is the shamus awardwinning author of vertical burn, as well as the thomas black detective series. Posted by admin under earl emerson website cape disappointment is now available in e book format on kindle and nook versions. Thomas black, a hardcore private detective with a strong sense of justice and morals. The rainy city is the first book in earl emersons thomas black mystery series.
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