The Front

By Patricia Cornwell

Book Overview

The audacious new adventure of the At Risk team from America's #1 bestselling crime writer. When Patricia Cornwell introduced the quicksilver, cut-to-the-bone style and extraordinary cast of characters of At Risk, the result was electrifying: At Risk is Cornwell's finest novel. "It works in every way possible fascinating characters, solid plot, great pacing and expertly crafted prose" - (St. Louis Post-Dispatch); "Absolutely the best. Here's hoping we'll see more of Win, Monique, Nana and Sykes in the coming years. They are the best characters to emerge from Cornwell's creative pen since . . . well, Kay Scarpetta" - (The Denver Post). At Risk featured Massachusetts state investigator Win Garano, a shrewd man of mixed-race background and a not inconsiderable chip on his shoulder; District Attorney Monique Lamont, a hard-charging woman with powerful ambitions and a troubling willingness to cut corners; and Garano's grandmother, who has certain unpredictable talents that you ignore at your peril. And in The Front, peril is what comes to them all. D.A. Lamont has a special job for Garano. As part of a new public relations campaign about the dangers of declining neighborhoods, she's sending him to Watertown to "come up with a drama," and she thinks she knows just the case that will serve. Garano is very skeptical, because he knows that Watertown is also the home base for a loose association of municipal police departments called the FRONT, set up in order that they don't have to be so dependent on the state - much to Lamont's anger. He senses a much deeper agenda here, but he has no idea just how deep it goes. In the days that follow, he'll find that Lamont's task, and the places it leads him, will resemble a house of mirrors - everywhere he turns, he's not quite sure if what he's seeing is true. "Falsehoods rule," warns his grandmother. And they can also kill. This is the master writing at the absolute top of her game. You will never guess what lies behind The Front.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399154183
• ISBN13: 9780399154188
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.7" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

The Front

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Great Summer Read!

I have read most of Cornwell's Scarpetta series, and loved them, she has always been an expert in the field of character development as well as forensics. When I saw this novella, I was a little hesitant as all the characters I know and love were not featured in it. But, I have to say I was amazed at how fast I took to this new set of characters. Though it was a quick read it still had Cornwell's signature twists and turns, and was highly entertaining.

Fabulous Sequel

Another great book from Cornwell! I enjoyed the twists and turns that are common in her novels and I was thrilled with the continuation of her characters. Stump was a great addition and Nana and Win are likable as last time. I read it in one afternoon and was totally entertained. Great for an afternoon sitting out in the sun or at the beach.

What a Great Book!

The Front was awesome! I loved the character's, Win Garano, Monique Lamont. I think it is good to have a change from Scarpette, Marino, Lucy and Benton even though I love these character's and will always read Ms. Cornwells novels on them, but the Front was great. It was hard to put down, you find yourself so in to this book being so serious and then you start laughing at one of the character's like Faronk and lets not forget Nana and Stump. If you haven't read The Front you need to get it, it is a very enjoyable read by Patricia Cornwell. Thank you for another great book, PLEASE keep them coming!!! Actually I enjoyed it so much I am going to read it again. She made this one different and I mean in a great way, I just can't say enough about The Front.

another great read from Ms Cornwell

I really enjoyed The Front. Ms Cornwell has written yet another wonderful book. The characters are well written, the plot has the twist & turns which is what makes Ms Cornwell the master of her craft. Once again I was not disappointed. The only problem with this book is I finished too soon. I wanted more, more, more. I can't wait for the next book in this series.