About the book
In Isola, the hours between midnight and dawn are usually a quiet time. But for the 87th Precinct detectives Carella and Hawes, the murder of an old woman makes the wee hours anything but peaceful--especially when they learn she was one of the greatest concert pianists of the century long vanished. Meanwhile 88th Precinct cop Fat Ollie Weeks has his own early morning nightmare: he's on the trail of three prep school boys and a crack dealer who spent the evening carving up a hooker.
Editions of Nocturne
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780446518055
Read an Excerpt
In Isola, the hours between midnight and dawn are usually a quiet time. But for the 87th Precinct detectives Carella and Hawes, the murder of an old woman makes the wee hours anything but peaceful--especially when they learn she was one of the greatest concert pianists of the century long vanished. Meanwhile 88th Precinct cop Fat Ollie Weeks has his own early morning nightmare: he's on the trail of three prep school boys and a crack dealer who spent the evening carving up a hooker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nocturne about?
In Isola, the hours between midnight and dawn are usually a quiet time. But for the 87th Precinct detectives Carella and Hawes, the murder of an old woman makes the wee hours anything but peaceful--especially when they learn she was one of the greatest concert pianists of the century long vanished. Meanwhile 88th Precinct cop Fat Ollie Weeks has his own early morning nightmare: he's on the trail of three prep school boys and a crack dealer who spent the evening carving up a hooker.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Nocturne?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of Nocturne?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780446518055
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Nocturne?
Ed McBain
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Nocturne is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780446518055)
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