Leighton Gage (1942–2013)
Author of Blood of the Wicked
About the Author
Leighton Gage was born on May 13, 1942. He wrote the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigation series. The last book, The Ways of Evil Men, will be published in early 2014. He died from pancreatic cancer on July 26, 2013 at the age of 71. (Bowker Author Biography)
Image credit: Taken by Lesa Holstine, Velma Teague Library, 1/24/08
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- Birthdate
- 1942-05-13
- Date of death
- 2013-07-26
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Rahway, New Jersey, USA
- Place of death
- Ocala, Florida, USA
- Agent
- Jacques de Spoelberch
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- Works
- 8
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- 1
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- 622
- Popularity
- #40,476
- Rating
- 3.9
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- 77
- ISBNs
- 48
- Languages
- 4
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http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/14079241
I guess this would be called a "police procedural" but it does expand beyond that. Chief Inspector Mario Silva leads the investigation into the death of a man found in his apartment in Brasilia. The man had been shot in the stomach and then beaten to death, an ugly and very painful death. At first it seemed a crime of passion committed by someone close to the victim, but then Silva discovers other crimes committed the same way in different cities. What is the thread that ties them together?
He does find the thread but that doesn't immediately point out the murderer. In investigating the case Silva and his colleagues visit other cities, other countries, and I admit that at times I did not remember who was who. Perhaps this is partly because I didn't get clear descriptions of each as they came on the scene and later.
The novel is written in a spare style with a great deal of wit. It was enjoyable and quick to read.… (more)