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Irresistible Impulse (Paperback)

by Robert Tanenbaum (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Robert K. Tanenbaum spent the first part of his career as an assistant district attorney in New York City's homicide bureau, and he has been artfully recapturing that period in his terrific books about D.A. Butch Karp and his wife, private detective Marlene Ciampi. "He still had his hair at thirty-seven, and he kept it shorter than was fashionable then, at the start of the eighties," Tanenbaum writes of Butch at the start of Irresistible Impulse. It is one of the few places in the book where the exact time is spelled out; otherwise, Tanenbaum relies on an ambiance of attitudes and characters to root the action in its period. A tough Vietnamese immigrant who goes to work for Marlene's new detective agency is a fascinating creation, and the two main stories--Karp's difficulties with a high-profile case that could stir up racial strife, and Marlene's attempts to protect a prominent musician from a stalker--are perfectly set and brilliantly executed. Other books in this fine series available in paperback include Badge of the Assassin, Corruption of Blood, Depraved Indifference, Falsely Accused, Immoral Certainty, and Justice Denied. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Legal eagles Butch Carp and Marlene Ciampi, fresh from their courtroom adventure in the best-selling Falsely Accused, here find their jobs and lives threatened.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply great!, April 23 2003
By Peter Werner "peterwerner4" (Essingen, Germany) - See all my reviews
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Unlike one of the critics I find this book was written by a very intelligent and gifted author, a master of stylistic means and rich imagery that makes the reading of this book a real pleasure. But this is not the only reason why this book is perfectly written. Tanenbaum's feeling for "plot" is enormous. The constant twists in the actions, the characters' conflicts with each other and in themselves result in a remarkable novel full of suspense. And this book contains some criticism of the legal system: it is not about justice, but a legal Darwinism is described, in which the lawyer is considered a failure who is not able to play the jury as well as his opponent. Justice is of no importance. I recommend this book to everybody who appreciates a well written thriller. I will read more of Tanenbaum's books!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great story but not certainly his best, Oct 30 2000
By Daniel R. Bills (Lafayette, Louisiana. USA) - See all my reviews
A true really good book but not a great book, I liked the ending but the beginning was a slow start for me. Ronbert is such a great writer that I thought it was going to be another hit. It wasn't as good as the earlier court room thrillers he wrote.
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1.0 out of 5 stars National Bestseller ?, Jul 25 2000
This book is good for readers with low than average IQ. Is it enough for the writer? Read the review written by Jonathan Kellerman at the begining of the book. Try to understand his esteem. It's absolutely fair. At the same time Mr. Tanenbaum has a gift to write. I would recommend him to think more about quality of his books. I have no reason to hurt the writer. I only want to tell him that his books, in my opinion, should be on higher level of intelligence. Regards, Boris
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5.0 out of 5 stars first book i've read by the author, but won't be last
i really enjoyed reading about butch karp, chief of manhattan's homicide bureau, and his private detective wife marlene ciampi . . . Read more
Published on Oct 10 1998 by Blaine Greenfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner Of The Week - People Magazine
"As head of the Manhattan DA's homicide bureau, Butch Karp is preparing to prosecute a twisted scion of Long Island's upper crust - a young creep who has taken to cruising... Read more
Published on Jun 12 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars "A top notch thriller combing PI work and courtroom drama"
DETROIT FREE PRESS - December 14, 1997

"Robert K. Tanenbaum's IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE is a top-notch thriller combining PI work with courtroom drama. Read more

Published on Jun 12 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars More Karp capers.....
Butch and Marlene are at it again! Each seemingly doing very different and unrelated jobs, in completely opposing ways yet at the end we are rewarded with a plausible tie-in... Read more
Published on Jan 8 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Pub Weekly: "Butch & Marlene are the Tracey & Hepburn of the
Publishers' Weekly gave this 9th Butch Karp novel from Bob Tanenbaum a * (starred) review stating that Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi are the Tracey and Hepburn of the 90's. Read more
Published on Oct 23 1997 by D4EO@ct1.nai.net

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