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Finder: An Atticus Kodiac Novel
by: Greg Rucka, Geogre Wilson

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Binding: Audio Cassette
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781845051860
Format: Unabridged
ISBN: 0788739948
Label: Recorded Books
Manufacturer: Recorded Books
Publication Date: 1999-12
Publisher: Recorded Books
Sales Rank: 2976703
Studio: Recorded Books

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Product Description:
Tough, tense and thought provoking, Greg Rucka's incendiary debut, Keeper, proved Rucka intends to change the face of the modern thriller. Now, in Finder, his hero, bodyguard Atticus Kodiak, confronts a case which pits Kodiak against a relentless killer...and his own private demons.

From a chance encounter with a teenage runaway in a seedy S&M club on Manhattan's lower East Side, Atticus Kodiak is forced to seek a missing juvenile, an elusive lover, and a fortune in embezzled funds--and to take a hard look at own tangled life. In doing so, he will step over the line from hired seeker to the target of a sociopath who knows the inner workings of Kodiak's heart better than Kodiak does, trapping him in the ruthless crossfire of duty, honor and twisted love. The result is a remarkable novel extraordinary for its harrowing twists, razor-sharp characters and prose like the ticking of a time bomb about to explode. Finder offers definitive proof that Greg Rucka is among the best suspense novelists writing today.

Amazon.com Review:
Professional bodyguard Atticus Kodiak is still having trouble dealing with the death of his best friend at the end of Keeper, Greg Rucka's well-received first thriller. So, in this exciting and suprisingly moving sequel, he takes a job as a bouncer at a New York club called The Strap, which caters to the bondage trade. But when the 15-year-old daughter of his former colonel turns up at the club and is menaced by a tough Brit who happens to be an SAS commando, Atticus quickly finds himself back in the action.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Reads like a rough draft
(MAY CONTAIN A SPOILER.)
I purchased this book and Mr. Rucka's previous Atticus Kodiak novel "Keeper" largely due to the reviews here on Amazon. Unfortunately, the reliability of Amazon as a source was less, in this case, than has previously been my experience.
It's not that this is a terrible book, but it certainly isn't great, or even very good. The dialogue is frequently perfunctory, and often unbelievable. Most of the characters are shallowly drawn, and many of the minor players are actually more developed than the central cast. Too often the only reason for a character's very existence seems to be as a device to move the plot forward, instead of having the plot grow from the actions and motivations of the characters.
Also, there were significant technical errors, especially with regard to police procedures and firearms. While I realize that most authors do not have extensive real ... Read More

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- Spoilers?
So I'm about 1/2 way through Keeper (the previous novel) and I decided to order Finder since I'm enjoying the Kodiak character. Unfortunately the Amazon review of the book gives away the (an?) ending to Keeper in the first sentence. I guess it's expected but annoying nonetheless.

Rating:

- Fierce
I have just started this book, but read Keeper just before this. I agree with several of the reviewers. It's unbeliveable anyone just 28 has had the experiences and adventures of Kodiak. The thing that bothers me most is his indiscriminate love life. He seems to sleep with whomever is handy. And how much older was Erika's mom during their "romance" since he was 24 and Erika was 11. Sounds like Diana was robbing the cradle, but Atticus was more than willing. I too couldn't understand Atticus enlisting the help of all his friends in a protection scheme when no one knew what was going on other than they would be pitted against some of the world's best trained killers. And what was a British team doing there in the first place? Was the retired colonel that important? It doesn't sound from the other reviewers that I will get many answers. I hope there aren't too many 15 yr olds like Erika in this world. ... Read More

Rating:

- A Solid Step Up From Comics
Greg Rucka, who is best known as a contributor to several comic book series, once again flexes his literary muscles in the second installment of the Atticus Kodiak series. Although the plotting and events border on the improbable, this in part is what helps the book succeed. Like the old saying about life being what happens when you are making other plans, the consequences of the characters actions in this book do NOT always happen the way the reader anticipates them. This adds a touch of reality to this book, that combined with Rucka's tight verbal prose make this an interesting and exciting read, and leave me looking forward to reading more. If you want your formulistic action thriller then you will probably not like this book. However if you want your characters to be fallible and human and struggle to their victories and enjoy lean and well crafted prose- then don't miss FINDER.

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