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No Human Involved (1997)

door Barbara Seranella

Reeksen: Munch Mancini (1)

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The first in the mystery series featuring a former addict-turned-auto mechanic is "[a] gritty, gripping novel . . . surprisingly optimistic and funny" (Orange County Register).   After some tough times, Miranda "Munch" Mancini just wants to make an honest living. But her hopes for a new beginning are dashed when her abusive father turns up murdered.   Staying clean is one thing, but staying off Det. Mace St. John's radar may prove impossible--especially when he starts viewing her as a suspect not only in this case but also in multiple murders. Her only hope is to cut a deal with the detective, putting her own life on the line to catch a killer. But trust doesn't come easily for ex-junkies, or for cops. The impulse to betray this precarious alliance may be too strong for either to resist--and may get both of them killed--in this suspenseful mystery that "has grit and authentic street life to spare" (Publishers Weekly).   "Seranella drops us right down into the middle of a dark and perplexing world and makes us feel--along with her hero--just how hard it is to get out." --T. Jefferson Parker   "Smart plotting, taut suspense and a highly original heroine." --Desert Sun   "Scenes pulse with such startling immediacy--she's definitely worth another round." --Kirkus Reviews… (meer)
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A mystery novel, split between the detective on the case and the runaway it affected. Much of the story concerns the daily minutia of their lives rather than the investigation of Munch's father's death. Munch is a fascinating and heartbreaking character--an addicted teen with nothing going for her but stubborn will and experience as a mechanic. The mystery isn't great, and the ending is just ridiculous. ( )
  wealhtheowwylfing | Feb 29, 2016 |
First in series of a girl coming up rough on the streets in the mid 70s in CA. Well written characterisation and dialogue. Scenarios are totally believable for that time and place.

Trigger warnings for rape and rascist language ( )
  nospi | Feb 7, 2016 |
J'ai lit ce livre en francais... s"appelle Tous des Rats. J’ai déjà lit un autre livre de ce séries... je pense que c'était le huitième et dans ce livre, j'ai pensé que Munch était un flic, ou un PI... Mais, ici, elle est un accro ! J’ai du lire le premier partie du livre deux fois avant de comprendre qu’elle n’était pas un flic. Étrange.

I read this book in French. I had previously read another book in this series, I think it was the 8th or so... and wanted to start back at the beginning. It was awhile ago that I had read the other book, and for some reason, I went into this book thinking that Munch was a cop, or perhaps a private investigator. Turns out she starts the series as neither: she is a recovering addict, and a former prostitute.

I think this makes her character more interesting - it isn't very often that the main character in a story is actually in the role that is usually "disposable": the addicts and prostitutes are the ones who get killed, or blamed for crimes, not the heros of the story. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series because Munch is a change of pace in this genre.

It is nicely paced with believable character behaviours (even if the characters might be stereotypical... i.e. bad bikers, dirty cops, flawed but legit cops, the helpful and caring stranger-waitress, etc). ( )
  crazybatcow | Aug 11, 2013 |
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The first in the mystery series featuring a former addict-turned-auto mechanic is "[a] gritty, gripping novel . . . surprisingly optimistic and funny" (Orange County Register).   After some tough times, Miranda "Munch" Mancini just wants to make an honest living. But her hopes for a new beginning are dashed when her abusive father turns up murdered.   Staying clean is one thing, but staying off Det. Mace St. John's radar may prove impossible--especially when he starts viewing her as a suspect not only in this case but also in multiple murders. Her only hope is to cut a deal with the detective, putting her own life on the line to catch a killer. But trust doesn't come easily for ex-junkies, or for cops. The impulse to betray this precarious alliance may be too strong for either to resist--and may get both of them killed--in this suspenseful mystery that "has grit and authentic street life to spare" (Publishers Weekly).   "Seranella drops us right down into the middle of a dark and perplexing world and makes us feel--along with her hero--just how hard it is to get out." --T. Jefferson Parker   "Smart plotting, taut suspense and a highly original heroine." --Desert Sun   "Scenes pulse with such startling immediacy--she's definitely worth another round." --Kirkus Reviews

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