Anonymous Rex
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- 5,99 €
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- 5,99 €
Publisher Description
Private investigator Vincent Rubio is down on his luck: He's out of work. His car's been repossessed. He's been banned from The Council. His partner has died under mysterious circumstances. And his tail just won't stay put. Vincent is a dinosaur - a velociraptor, to be precise. The dinosaurs faked their extinction 65 million years ago and still roam the planet, wrapped up in convincing latex costumes that allow them to blend perfectly into human society. They are doctors, janitors, senators, and football players. When Vincent is called to investigate a two-bit case of arson at a hip dino nightclub, he discovers something much more sinister that lures him back to New York City, the scene of his partner's death and a dangerous nexus of dinosaur-human intermingling. Will Vincent solve the mystery of his partner's death? Will he kick his dangerous addiction to basil, or will he wind up in Herbaholics Anonymous? Will a gorgeous blonde chanteuse discover Vincent's true identity, jeopardizing both their lives?
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
There have been some delightfully funny takes on the classic hardboiled detective story, but trust us, you’ve never heard one like this. That’s because private eye Vincent Rubio is a…velociraptor. Turns out Earth’s dinosaurs never went extinct, they just adopted latex suits so they could blend in with human society. And this raptor just happens to have a checkered past, a dead partner, and a brand-new arson case that has all the hallmarks of a massive conspiracy. What’s so amazing about this wonderfully weird read is that it absolutely delivers the goods—not just as a fun romp but as a compelling mystery. Maxwell Caulfield’s gritty, hardboiled narration dares us not to giggle at the ridiculous particulars of dino-human copulation, even as he ups the suspense of the dark plot Vince uncovers. This is a great listen for the mystery lover who thinks they’ve heard it all.
