- Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books (Sep 29 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0345487591
- ISBN-13: 978-0345487599
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.8 x 17.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 259 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #559,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“One of America’s legendary heroes comes to vivid life in William Bernhardt’s impressive Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness. This is a terrific story of madness and obsession: The plot is compelling, the writing crisp, and the dialogue evocative. Add to that the disclosure of the real-life identity of America’s first serial killer and you’ve got yourself a winner and then some.”—John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author of Betrayal
“Painted on a broad canvas, William Bernhardt’s Nemesis is expertly controlled, rich in imagery, blessed with fine characterization. Great authenticity, utter realism, and some fascinating legal skullduggery are woven together into a supple, elegant thriller. William Bernhardt is a born stylist, and his writing through the years has aged like a fine wine and is now sharper, deeper, and better than ever.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Charlemagne Pursuit
“The Untouchables. The Unknowns. The Unspeakable. Evil has many levels. In William Bernhardt’s chilling Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness, a real-life American hero descends to the bottom of it, confronting the most dangerous adversary of his career.”—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Creepers
“Painted on a broad canvas, William Bernhardt’s Nemesis is expertly controlled, rich in imagery, blessed with fine characterization. Great authenticity, utter realism, and some fascinating legal skullduggery are woven together into a supple, elegant thriller. William Bernhardt is a born stylist, and his writing through the years has aged like a fine wine and is now sharper, deeper, and better than ever.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Charlemagne Pursuit
“The Untouchables. The Unknowns. The Unspeakable. Evil has many levels. In William Bernhardt’s chilling Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness, a real-life American hero descends to the bottom of it, confronting the most dangerous adversary of his career.”—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Creepers
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In Chicago, Eliot Ness created “the Untouchables,” the fabled team of federal agents who finally put Al Capone behind bars. Now, in the fall of 1935, Ness has been moved to Cleveland to become the city’s director of public safety. But as Ness starts his new job, a grisly serial killer starts a career of his own. One by one, bodies are found, each one decapitated and dissected with a doctor’s skill and a madman’s bent. The police are baffled and the population is terrorized over the so-called “Torso Killer.” Though it’s not his turf, Ness is forced to take over the case, but the more energy he pours into the investigation, the more it takes over his life and even his untouchable reputation. Because in Cleveland, there is only one true untouchable: a killer who has the perfect hiding place and the perfect plan for destroying Eliot Ness.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Historical fiction ?, July 28 2010
By Thomas G. Matowitz Jr. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
My grandfather, George Matowitz, served as Chief of Police during Eliot Ness's tenure in Cleveland. In his excellent book ,In the Wake of the Butcher, local historian James Badal described my grandfather as follows; " Matowitz was a tough, highly competent professional who moved up the ranks and earned his appointment( as Chief of Police)through simple diligence and hard work; he remained in office until 1951, becoming one of the most respected chiefs in departmental history"Ignoring the historical record, Mr. Bernhardt has seen fit to transform my grandfather in to a one dimensional caricature, and thereby does a grave injustice to the memory of an outstanding police officer.
This book merits no further discussion. Readers who are interested in the true story are encouraged to read James Badal's book referenced above. Badal is an exceptional writer who devoted years of effort and research to his account which is likely to remain the very best source on these crimes for many years to come.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The Cleveland Way, Mar 29 2009
By EddieLove "EddieLove" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness A Novel (Hardcover)
Engagingly brisk thriller as Eliot Ness takes on a Depression-era madman on the loose in Cleveland where Ness now works as Safety Director. The book works as a whole, I wish there was a little more historical detail per the afterword as much of this is true. What period detail we do get is largely cliché back-stories of the people who find the victims, and that's largely filler. Otherwise, a good fast-paced tale.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Well Written 4 1//2 Stars, Jan 18 2009
By Konrad Kern - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness A Novel (Hardcover)
After the mayor of Cleveland hires the services of Eliot Ness to clean up the city, Ness finds himself getting involved in the investigation of a brutal serial killer.Bernhardt's excellent writing style and his research into this story makes for a very readable and eye opening thriller. I had no idea, and was surprised, with what happened to Ness after helping to put Al Capone away.
A credible biographical thriller from one of my favorite authors.
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