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  • ISBN: 0575017309
  • Category: Thriller & Mystery
  • Author: Tucker Coe
  • Other formats: mobi lit doc mobi
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Littlehampton Book Services Lt (1974)
  • Pages: 192 pages
  • FB2 size: 1945 kb
  • EPUB size: 1974 kb
  • Rating: 4.8
  • Votes: 844
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Don't Lie To Me' was published in 1972. The Coe books are well-structured and engaging mainstream detective fiction. This book and the complete series under the Tucker Coe name should delight nearly any reader of detective fiction.

Don't Lie To Me' was published in 1972. The other series novels, narrated by Tobin, are 'Kinds of Love, Kinds of Death' (1966), 'Murder Among Children' (1968), 'Wax Apple' (1970), and 'A Jade in Aries' (1971). As a policeman, Tobin had maintained a three-year affair with a woman during work hours. The mysteries are well plotted and there is a satisfying growth in the main character as he is forced to use his detective skills. Tobin is Westlake's most complete and complex fictional character.

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Tucker Coe: 5 mystery novels featuring the character of Mitch Tobin: Kinds of Love, Kinds of Death, 1966; Murder Among Children, 1967; Wax Apple and A Jade in Aries, both 1970; Don't Lie to Me, 1972. Timothy J. Culver: Ex Officio, 1970, thriller. J. Morgan Cunningham: Comfort Station, 1971, humor. Cover features the blurb, "I wish I had written this book! – Donald E. Westlake.

Mitch Tobin, still licking the wound while rubbing salt in it re the old betrayal which made him turn in his badge, is now a night guard at a New York museum where an original, nude and dead, is found on the floor. Before he's through he assumes the blame for two more ancillary tragedies including the blinding of the officer on the case. Mitch is as ruefully acrid as ever and the story services his audience with quick efficiency.

Book's title: Don't lie to me, Library of Congress Control Number: 72003111. Personal Name: Coe, Tucker. International Standard Book Number (ISBN): 0394471652.

By (author) Tucker Coe, By (author) Donald E Westlake.

Don't lie to me, Author: Tucker Coe. Publisher: New York, Random House Fiction. All Authors, Contributors: Tucker Coe. Publisher: New York, Random House. Find more information about: Tucker Coe. ISBN: 039447394471655.

Linda Campbell, the woman who brought about Mitch Tobin's downfall, was back - and just as he was getting it together as a museum security guard in New York. Then Tobin discovers a body in the museum, and comes under pressure from hostile cops and a group a small-time hoodlums with a grudge.
Reviews about Don't Lie to Me (5):
Modigas
This is a great story. The plot and the characters and the settings are all excellent. There are lots of twists and turns in the story.
Via
I made a point to read the series all the way from the first book, so I actually laughed out loud when Mitch ran into his back yard and realized something about his wall.

Tightly written, a joy to read.
Qus
took a little bit to get into it. and the ending just was good enough, would have liked a little more suspense
Daizil
Westlake. What more can one say? Since fourteen more words are required: fudge; whipsaw; tooth decay; cloud formations; oversexed women; Republicans - Phooey!
Kanrad
Donald Westlake used the pseudonym "Tucker Coe" for a series of five novels about a disgraced former New York City cop, Mitchell Tobin. 'Don't Lie To Me' was published in 1972. The other series novels, narrated by Tobin, are 'Kinds of Love, Kinds of Death' (1966), 'Murder Among Children' (1968), 'Wax Apple' (1970), and 'A Jade in Aries' (1971).

As a policeman, Tobin had maintained a three-year affair with a woman during work hours. Tobin's partner is killed during an attempted arrest while Tobin was in bed with Linda Campbell. In this novel, Campbell makes contact with Tobin for the first time in years, asking help for her husband who is trying to go straight after his release from prison. Tobin's attraction to Linda remains, but he does not act upon it. Both Tobin and Campbell are rebuilding lives with their chosen spouses.

Tobin has obtained his PI license. He reclaims himself while trying to solve murders related to theft of art from the museum at which he works as a night watchman and while trying to help protect Linda Campbell's husband from criminal associates. These two plot lines come together in a surprising and ironic conclusion.

The Coe novels show the struggles of a decent enough guy trying to survive after his blunders and the ensuing tragedy. The final novel is certainly not overly emotional, but it is a tale of redemption. Tobin fully admits his role in the death of his former partner, gains insight into his feelings for Linda Campbell, and finds pleasure in building his relationship with his loyal wife Kate.

If the noir style in the Parker novels under the "Richard Stark" pen name is his yin side and the comic elements in Dortmunder capers is his yang side, then Tucker Coe is Westlake's middle path. The Coe books are well-structured and engaging mainstream detective fiction.

This book and the complete series under the Tucker Coe name should delight nearly any reader of detective fiction. The mysteries are well plotted and there is a satisfying growth in the main character as he is forced to use his detective skills. Tobin is Westlake's most complete and complex fictional character. Add to that Westlake's ability to structure compelling plot lines with satisfying conclusions, and you have fascinating tales of the highest order.

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