A new murder case with ties to a convicted serial killer leads Detective Ellie Hatcher into a twisting investigation with explosive and deadly results in this superb mystery from the “terrific web spinner” ( Entertainment Weekly ) Alafair Burke.
When pyschotherapist Helen Brunswick is murdered in her Park Slope office, the entire city suspects her estranged husband—until the District Attorney’s office receives an anonymous letter. The letter’s author knows a chilling detail that police have kept secret: the victim’s bones were broken after she was killed. Her injuries were eerily similar to the signature used twenty years earlier by Anthony Amaro, a serial killer serving a life sentence for his crimes. Now, Amaro is asking to be released from prison, arguing that he was wrongly convicted, and that the true killer is still on the loose.
NYPD Detectives Ellie Hatcher and JJ Rogan are tapped as the “fresh look” team to reassess the original investigation that led to Amaro’s conviction. The case pits them against both their fellow officers and a hard-charging celebrity defense lawyer with a young associate named Carrie Blank, whose older sister was one of Amaro’s victims. As both the NYPD and Amaro’s legal team search for certainty in years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie’s hometown and secrets left behind there. And when Carrie falls victim to a brutal attack, Hatcher knows that the young attorney got too close to the truth.
Review
"Spring loaded and razor sharp, All Day and a Night is a surprising andcompelling thriller. But Alafair Burke has given us something moregripping than just a crime novel. Her story is about women, their drive, their compassion, and their public and private battles for success andacceptance."-- Ivy Pochoda, author of Visitation Street
"I've been a fan of Alafair Burke from the very beginning and, ten books in, she just keeps surprising me." -- Michael Connelly
"A masterfully plotted, psychologically complex thriller, Alafair Burke's All Day and a Night raises larger questions about the choices we make, the mistakes wecan't undo. Whip-smart and emotionally deft, it delivers all the waythrough its final pages." -- Megan Abbott, author of Dare Me
Praise for IF YOU WERE HERE:"You know you are in good hands with her...Burke'sfemale characters are always very involving, with big, strong voices." ( Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl , in O, the Oprah Magazine)
"Captivating.... Burke excels in writing compelling character-driven stories mixed with baffling mysteries." ( Associated Press )
"One of the more-talented crime writers working today." (Pittsburgh Tribune)
"Gripping from the first page....Will keep readersguessing until the end." (RT Book Reviews , 4 1/2 stars )
"Years ofbetrayal, lies and distrust rise to the surface as the suspenseful plotnever falters.... Outstanding." (Sacramento Bee)
From the Inside Flap
The latest story dominating the tabloids--the murder of psychotherapist Helen Brunswick--couldn't be further from Carrie Blank's world handling federal appeals at an elite Manhattan law firm. But then a celebrity trial lawyer calls Carrie with an offer she can't refuse: Anthony Amaro, the serial killer police blamed for the murder of Carrie's older sister, Donna, has new evidence related to Brunswick's murder that he believes can exonerate him. Determined to force the government to catch Donna's real killer, Carrie takes on Amaro's wrongful conviction claim.
On the other side of Amaro's case is NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, who, with her partner, J.J. Rogan, is tapped to reassess the investigation that led to Amaro's conviction. The case is personal for them, too: Ellie wonders whether they got the assignment because of her relationship with the lead prosecutor, and Rogan has his own reasons to distrust Amaro's defense team.
As the NYPD and Amaro's lawyers search for certainty among years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie's hometown, where secrets buried long ago lead to a brutal attack--one that makes it clear that someone has gotten too close to the truth.
--Michael Connelly, author of The Burning Room --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
From Booklist
The case that convicted serial killer Anthony Amaro was seemingly airtight, complete with eyewitness identification and a confession. But when a recent high-profile murder shows striking similarities to Amaro’s killings, his media-courting celebrity defense attorney moves for reexamination of the evidence. In response, the NYC district attorney convenes a “fresh look” team begrudgingly led by Ellie Hatcher and her partner, JJ Rogan. They’ve barely scratched the case’s surface when they discover that there’s a hint of fabrication in Amaro’s confession, and new DNA evidence on one of the victims, Donna Blank, may point to another killer. Amaro’s defense also has a secret weapon in Carrie Blank, a promising young attorney who just happens to be Donna Blank’s half-sister. She’s not convinced Amaro is her sister’s killer, and she’s determined to find out the truth about her sister’s death. This isn’t just another oops-maybe-he’s-not-the-real-killer novel; Burke deftly merges Ellie’s, Carrie’s, and Amaro’s stories into a multifaceted portrait of unconditional love with thriller pacing and plenty of solid investigative detail. Perfect for Laura Lippman fans. --Christine Tran --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
The latest story dominating the tabloids—the murder of psychotherapist Helen Brunswick—couldn't be further from Carrie Blank's world handling federal appeals at an elite Manhattan law firm. But then a celebrity trial lawyer calls Carrie with an offer she can't refuse: Anthony Amaro, the serial killer police blamed for the murder of Carrie's older sister, Donna, has new evidence related to Brunswick's murder that he believes can exonerate him. Determined to force the government to catch Donna's real killer, Carrie takes on Amaro's wrongful conviction claim.
On the other side of Amaro's case is NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, who, with her partner, J.J. Rogan, is tapped to reassess the investigation that led to Amaro's conviction. The case is personal for them, too: Ellie wonders whether they got the assignment because of her relationship with the lead prosecutor, and Rogan has his own reasons to distrust Amaro's defense team.
As the NYPD and Amaro's lawyers search for certainty among years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie's hometown, where secrets buried long ago lead to a brutal attack—one that makes it clear that someone has gotten too close to the truth.
--This text refers to the paperback edition.
About the Author
Alafair Burke is a New York Times bestselling author whose most recent novels include The Wife and The Ex , which was nominated for the Edgar Award for best novel. She also co-authors the bestselling Under Suspicion series with Mary Higgins Clark. A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan and East Hampton.
Description:
A new murder case with ties to a convicted serial killer leads Detective Ellie Hatcher into a twisting investigation with explosive and deadly results in this superb mystery from the “terrific web spinner” ( Entertainment Weekly ) Alafair Burke.
When pyschotherapist Helen Brunswick is murdered in her Park Slope office, the entire city suspects her estranged husband—until the District Attorney’s office receives an anonymous letter. The letter’s author knows a chilling detail that police have kept secret: the victim’s bones were broken after she was killed. Her injuries were eerily similar to the signature used twenty years earlier by Anthony Amaro, a serial killer serving a life sentence for his crimes. Now, Amaro is asking to be released from prison, arguing that he was wrongly convicted, and that the true killer is still on the loose.
NYPD Detectives Ellie Hatcher and JJ Rogan are tapped as the “fresh look” team to reassess the original investigation that led to Amaro’s conviction. The case pits them against both their fellow officers and a hard-charging celebrity defense lawyer with a young associate named Carrie Blank, whose older sister was one of Amaro’s victims. As both the NYPD and Amaro’s legal team search for certainty in years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie’s hometown and secrets left behind there. And when Carrie falls victim to a brutal attack, Hatcher knows that the young attorney got too close to the truth.
Review
"Spring loaded and razor sharp, All Day and a Night is a surprising andcompelling thriller. But Alafair Burke has given us something moregripping than just a crime novel. Her story is about women, their drive, their compassion, and their public and private battles for success andacceptance."-- Ivy Pochoda, author of Visitation Street
"I've been a fan of Alafair Burke from the very beginning and, ten books in, she just keeps surprising me." -- Michael Connelly
"A masterfully plotted, psychologically complex thriller, Alafair Burke's All Day and a Night raises larger questions about the choices we make, the mistakes wecan't undo. Whip-smart and emotionally deft, it delivers all the waythrough its final pages." -- Megan Abbott, author of Dare Me
Praise for IF YOU WERE HERE:"You know you are in good hands with her...Burke'sfemale characters are always very involving, with big, strong voices." ( Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl , in O, the Oprah Magazine)
"Outstanding" (Publishers Weekly (starred review))
"Captivating.... Burke excels in writing compelling character-driven stories mixed with baffling mysteries." ( Associated Press )
"One of the more-talented crime writers working today." (Pittsburgh Tribune)
"Gripping from the first page....Will keep readersguessing until the end." (RT Book Reviews , 4 1/2 stars )
"Years ofbetrayal, lies and distrust rise to the surface as the suspenseful plotnever falters.... Outstanding." (Sacramento Bee)
From the Inside Flap
The latest story dominating the tabloids--the murder of psychotherapist Helen Brunswick--couldn't be further from Carrie Blank's world handling federal appeals at an elite Manhattan law firm. But then a celebrity trial lawyer calls Carrie with an offer she can't refuse: Anthony Amaro, the serial killer police blamed for the murder of Carrie's older sister, Donna, has new evidence related to Brunswick's murder that he believes can exonerate him. Determined to force the government to catch Donna's real killer, Carrie takes on Amaro's wrongful conviction claim.
On the other side of Amaro's case is NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, who, with her partner, J.J. Rogan, is tapped to reassess the investigation that led to Amaro's conviction. The case is personal for them, too: Ellie wonders whether they got the assignment because of her relationship with the lead prosecutor, and Rogan has his own reasons to distrust Amaro's defense team.
As the NYPD and Amaro's lawyers search for certainty among years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie's hometown, where secrets buried long ago lead to a brutal attack--one that makes it clear that someone has gotten too close to the truth.
--Michael Connelly, author of The Burning Room --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
From Booklist
The case that convicted serial killer Anthony Amaro was seemingly airtight, complete with eyewitness identification and a confession. But when a recent high-profile murder shows striking similarities to Amaro’s killings, his media-courting celebrity defense attorney moves for reexamination of the evidence. In response, the NYC district attorney convenes a “fresh look” team begrudgingly led by Ellie Hatcher and her partner, JJ Rogan. They’ve barely scratched the case’s surface when they discover that there’s a hint of fabrication in Amaro’s confession, and new DNA evidence on one of the victims, Donna Blank, may point to another killer. Amaro’s defense also has a secret weapon in Carrie Blank, a promising young attorney who just happens to be Donna Blank’s half-sister. She’s not convinced Amaro is her sister’s killer, and she’s determined to find out the truth about her sister’s death. This isn’t just another oops-maybe-he’s-not-the-real-killer novel; Burke deftly merges Ellie’s, Carrie’s, and Amaro’s stories into a multifaceted portrait of unconditional love with thriller pacing and plenty of solid investigative detail. Perfect for Laura Lippman fans. --Christine Tran --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
The latest story dominating the tabloids—the murder of psychotherapist Helen Brunswick—couldn't be further from Carrie Blank's world handling federal appeals at an elite Manhattan law firm. But then a celebrity trial lawyer calls Carrie with an offer she can't refuse: Anthony Amaro, the serial killer police blamed for the murder of Carrie's older sister, Donna, has new evidence related to Brunswick's murder that he believes can exonerate him. Determined to force the government to catch Donna's real killer, Carrie takes on Amaro's wrongful conviction claim.
On the other side of Amaro's case is NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, who, with her partner, J.J. Rogan, is tapped to reassess the investigation that led to Amaro's conviction. The case is personal for them, too: Ellie wonders whether they got the assignment because of her relationship with the lead prosecutor, and Rogan has his own reasons to distrust Amaro's defense team.
As the NYPD and Amaro's lawyers search for certainty among years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie's hometown, where secrets buried long ago lead to a brutal attack—one that makes it clear that someone has gotten too close to the truth.
--This text refers to the paperback edition.
About the Author
Alafair Burke is a New York Times bestselling author whose most recent novels include The Wife and The Ex , which was nominated for the Edgar Award for best novel. She also co-authors the bestselling Under Suspicion series with Mary Higgins Clark. A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan and East Hampton.
--This text refers to the paperback edition.