About the book
The long-lost, never-before-published, thirteenth novel in the legendary Hardman series...2020 Shamus Award Finalist for Best Paperback Novel from the Private Eye Writers of America.
Jim Hardman will do just about anything for a buck, short of a felony, though he has been known to push the line. It's career choice that takes a big toll on his soul and leads him to a shocking discovery that breaks his heart. That's when a high-powered lawyer hires him to go to London to find the missing heir of a wealthy Georgia industrialist. The timing is perfect for Hardman, who is eager to escape his personal pain. But misery of a different sort is awaiting him in England, where he becomes embroiled in an ugly case of embezzlement and murder that follows him back to Atlanta...and that will have a devastating impact on his life.
Includes an Afterword by Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author of True Fiction and Lost Hills
Praise for the Hardman Series
:\"Expert writing, plus good plotting and an unusual degree of sensitivity. Ralph Dennis has mastered the genre and supplied top entertainment. \" The New York Times
\"Exceptional characterization, strong and vigorous prose, and a glimpse into a place and time that has long since disappeared.\" Mystery Scene Magazine
\"Gritty writing? Tough talk? Gripping action? Yes, yes and yes.\" The Daily Oklahoman
\"It's gritty, it's grounded, and it's also strong on character. The writing is a cut above and then there's the social realism, the piercing look at racism, corruption and the underbelly of the city.\" NB Magazine UK
\"The Hardman books are by far the best of the men's action-adventure series.\" Mother Jones Magazine
\"Ralph Dennis is an underappreciated master. His Hardman series is one of the finest in the P.I. genre.\" Robert Randisi, founder of the Private Eye Writers of America
Editions of All Kinds of Ugly
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781941298206
- Kindle
- ISBN B081693R95
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The long-lost, never-before-published, thirteenth novel in the legendary Hardman series...2020 Shamus Award Finalist for Best Paperback Novel from the Private Eye Writers of America.
Jim Hardman will do just about anything for a buck, short of a felony, though he has been known to push the line. It's career choice that takes a big toll on his soul and leads him to a shocking discovery that breaks his heart. That's when a high-powered lawyer hires him to go to London to find the missing heir of a wealthy Georgia industrialist. The timing is perfect for Hardman, who is eager to escape his personal pain. But misery of a different sort is awaiting him in England, where he becomes embroiled in an ugly case of embezzlement and murder that follows him back to Atlanta...and that will have a devastating impact on his life.
Includes an Afterword by Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author of True Fiction and Lost Hills
Praise for the Hardman Series
:\"Expert writing, plus good plotting and an unusual degree of sensitivity. Ralph Dennis has mastered the genre and supplied top entertainment. \" The New York Times
\"Exceptional characterization, strong and vigorous prose, and a glimpse into a place and time that has long since disappeared.\" Mystery Scene Magazine
\"Gritty writing? Tough talk? Gripping action? Yes, yes and yes.\" The Daily Oklahoman
\"It's gritty, it's grounded, and it's also strong on character. The writing is a cut above and then there's the social realism, the piercing look at racism, corruption and the underbelly of the city.\" NB Magazine UK
\"The Hardman books are by far the best of the men's action-adventure series.\" Mother Jones Magazine
\"Ralph Dennis is an underappreciated master. His Hardman series is one of the finest in the P.I. genre.\" Robert Randisi, founder of the Private Eye Writers of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All Kinds of Ugly about?
The long-lost, never-before-published, thirteenth novel in the legendary Hardman series...2020 Shamus Award Finalist for Best Paperback Novel from the Private Eye Writers of America.
Jim Hardman will do just about anything for a buck, short of a felony, though he has been known to push the line. It's career choice that takes a big toll on his soul and leads him to a shocking discovery that breaks his heart. That's when a high-powered lawyer hires him to go to London to find the missing heir of a wealthy Georgia industrialist. The timing is perfect for Hardman, who is eager to escape his personal pain. But misery of a different sort is awaiting him in England, where he becomes embroiled in an ugly case of embezzlement and murder that follows him back to Atlanta...and that will have a devastating impact on his life.
Includes an Afterword by Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author of True Fiction and Lost Hills
Praise for the Hardman Series
:\"Expert writing, plus good plotting and an unusual degree of sensitivity. Ralph Dennis has mastered the genre and supplied top entertainment. \" The New York Times
\"Exceptional characterization, strong and vigorous prose, and a glimpse into a place and time that has long since disappeared.\" Mystery Scene Magazine
\"Gritty writing? Tough talk? Gripping action? Yes, yes and yes.\" The Daily Oklahoman
\"It's gritty, it's grounded, and it's also strong on character. The writing is a cut above and then there's the social realism, the piercing look at racism, corruption and the underbelly of the city.\" NB Magazine UK
\"The Hardman books are by far the best of the men's action-adventure series.\" Mother Jones Magazine
\"Ralph Dennis is an underappreciated master. His Hardman series is one of the finest in the P.I. genre.\" Robert Randisi, founder of the Private Eye Writers of America
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in All Kinds of Ugly?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
Where can I read a sample of All Kinds of Ugly?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781941298206
Is All Kinds of Ugly part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Hardman
Who is/are the Author/s of the book All Kinds of Ugly?
Ralph Dennis; Lee Goldberg (Afterword by)
Who is the Publisher of the book All Kinds of Ugly?
Brash Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
All Kinds of Ugly is available as paperback(ISBN 9781941298206) and kindle(ISBN B081693R95)
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