New york city is one of the fashion capitals of the world, wellknown for its glamour and style. As an expert on sex crimes, she has been interviewed on several media outlets. Terminal city alex cooper by linda fairstein reading guide. Linda fairstein was chief of the sex crimes unit of the district attorneys office in manhattan for more than two decades and is americas foremost legal expert on sexual assault and domestic violence. Yet again she tells a story that is full of historical information about new york city. Maureen corrigan, long before sex crimes became everyday fictional fare on americas favorite cop shows, linda fairstein was in court and on the streets working rippedfromtheheadlines cases. Her father, however, opposed her passion inadvertently sparkling her interest for intrigues and plots, which later will play a central part in shaping her life and style. Linda fairstein is a wellestablished author, former prosecutor who mainly focused on prosecuting crimes against children and women. Alexandra cooper series, files of linda fairstein series, devlin quick series, all short stories, standalone novels, and. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The author has also written a true crime series titled from the files of linda fairstein and has recently started a new mystery series for children, called devlin quick, with two books.
A six city author tour and two floor displays will further boost sales. Fairstein is superbly attuned to the sinister vibes of the famous, as well as forgotten, new york city locales. Her alexandra cooper novels are international bestsellers, and they have been translated into more than a dozen languages. New york times bestselling author linda fairstein delivers a heartpounding thriller that explores the dark secrets of manhattans iconic fashion scene in her latest alexandra cooper novel. Buy linda fairstein ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. From the worlds largest tiffany clock decorating the 42nd street. This book just did not live up to what i have come to expect from linda fairstein. Fairstein, a former prosecutor, claims the series about the central park jogger case portrayed her as a racist. With her newest alexandra cooper novel, terminal city, new york times bestselling author linda fairstein delivers another breakneck thriller that captures the. With her newest alexandra cooper novel, terminal city, new york times bestselling author linda fairstein delivers another breakneck thriller that captures the essence of new york city its glamour, its possibilities, and its endless capacity for darkness. Jan 01, 2014 i was hovering between giving terminal city by linda fairstein 2 and 3 stars. She writes what she knows, being a former prosecutor herself and the crimes just keep. What i got was an interminable history lesson about grand central terminal.
Linda fairstein born may 5, 1947 is an american author, attorney, and former new york city prosecutor focusing on crimes of violence against women and children. In terminal city, fairstein turns her attention to one of new yorks. Linda fairstein is an american author and former manhattan assistant district attorney in charge of the sex crimes unit. You cannot discuss of alex cooper series without mentioning the latest novel in the series, terminal city. Buy a cheap copy of terminal city book by linda fairstein. Terminal city the free library of philadelphia overdrive.
Some of the more recent books in the series include death angel, terminal city, and devils bridge. Since she was a child, she has loved narrative literature and writing has always resided among her dreams. Download read terminal city 2014 by linda fairstein in. Terminal city an alexandra cooper novel series by linda fairstein. Alexandra cooper is back in the saddle with the special victims unit because of a gruesome rape and murder of a woman in the waldorf astoria. Terminal city linda fairstein, barbara rosenblat on. Alex cooper takes on the case of a young woman who testified years earlier at a landmark federal trial and now reveals that she was sexually assaulted by a prominent law enforcement official during that time. Killer look isbn 9781101984017 pdf epub linda fairstein.
Terminal city alachua county library district overdrive. She was the head of the sex crimes unit of the manhattan district attorneys office from 1976 until 2002. And for her twelfth novel, fairstein takes alexandra cooper inside a world shed rather not see. New york city politics have always been filled with intrigue and behindthescenes deals. Linda fairstein on crime fiction and her latest, deadfall. Hunting a killer within new yorks urban jungle becomes the biggest case of alexandra coopers career in new york times bestselling author linda fairsteins latest riveting thriller. Linda fairstein ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Download and enjoy your favorite linda fairstein audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. A fellow of the american college of trial lawyers, she is a graduate of vassar college and the university of virginia school of law. Jun 17, 2014 i have rarely been so disappointed by a book as i was by linda fairstein s terminal city. You cant sit in a garret writing books all day, said linda fairstein, who for 30 years prosecuted sex crime cases in new york.
In terminal city, fairstein turns her attention to one of new yorks most iconic structuresgrand central terminal. Terminal city by linda fairstein free ebooks download. Assistant da alexandra cooper returns in the new breakneck thriller by the new york times bestselling author of death an. Stirling the city who fought anne mccaffrey all the weyrs.
Oct 02, 2001 brilliant political science professor lola dakotas abusive spouse ivan kralovic has threatened to kill her, so when she winds up murdered its a fair assumption hes the perp. Linda fairstein books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Jul 16, 2017 when it come to writing crime fiction, there are few who have written as many volumes as linda fairstein. She is best known for her alexandra cooper series inspired by her time in the district attorneys office. As da alexandra cooper accompanies the police on the search for a killer, the team finds themselves with a time crunch. Terminal city alexandra cooper, book 16 by linda fairstein. Before becoming an author, fairstein was the head of the sex crimes unit in manhattan where she prosecuted some very highly publicized cases. While alexandra cooper is in france visiting her famed restaurateur boyfriend, luc rouget, one of his matchboxes promoting his new restaurant is found on the. Linda fairstein is a former prosecutor and one of americas foremost legal experts on crimes of violence against women and children.
The new york city police are under a tight deadline to solve this crimein less than a week, the president of the united states will be checking. Read terminal city by linda fairstein available from rakuten kobo. Linda fairstein is an american author of crime fiction and police procedural novels. Linda fairstein brings readers inside a world of which they cant get enough, but one they hope to never see in real life. With her newest alexandra cooper novel, terminal city, new york times bestselling author linda fairstein delivers another breakneck thriller that captures the essence of new york cityits glamour. Linda fairstein s latest novel terminal city, combines a riveting police procedural with an homage to grand central terminal. Upon registration you are voluntarily providing us with personal information you give to us and personal information we collect about candidates includes. The characters of alexandra, mike and mercer are so alive and the cases they work on are both exciting and, in places, scary, especially when coop gets herself into danger. Terminal city an alexandra cooper novel fairstein, linda on. Linda fairstein books list of books by author linda fairstein. From the worlds largest tiffany clock decorating the fortysecond. The series falls into the crime fiction genre and police procedural subgenre. Bestselling author linda fairstein returns with a timely, captivating thriller about the deep and deadly reverberations of past sins. Linda fairstein is wellknown for illuminating the dark histories in many of new yorks forgotten cornersand sometimes in the city s most popular landmarks.
But then district attorney alexandra cooper cold hit, 1999, in charge of new york citys sex crimes unit, hears of the note found in lolas pocket and halts the rush to judgment. Linda fairstein is the author of the alexandra cooper thriller series focusing on alexandra, manhattan assistant da, and her partner, detective mike chapman. Jul 24, 2017 linda fairstein on crime fiction and her latest, deadfall. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. For more than two decades, this former prosecutor was chief of the sex crimes unit of the manhattan. Order of alexandra cooper books alexandra cooper is a fictional character created by american novelist linda fairstein. This is the newest book that was published early 2014. Regula is entitled to transfer the personal data for these purposes. Jul 10, 2012 new york times bestselling author linda fairstein returns with a rippedfromtheheadlines thriller that takes alexandra cooper into the dark underside of new york citys most storied restaurants and a murder case spanning continents. Deadfall an alexandra cooper novel by linda fairstein. Linda fairstein sues netflix for defamation in when they see us ms.
Download or read terminal city 2014 in pdf, epub formats. Download or read night watch 2012 in pdf, epub formats. The area of midtown manhattan around grand central terminal. Linda fairstein was born in new york state on the 5th of may 1947. Linda fairstein, americas foremost legal expert on crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, led the sex crimes unit of the district attorneys office in manhattan for twentyfive years. Download read night watch 2012 by linda fairstein in. With her latest alexandra cooper novel, terminal city, new york times bestselling author linda fairstein delivers another breakneck thriller that captures the. With her latest alexandra cooper novel, terminal city, new york times bestselling author linda fairstein delivers another breakneck thriller that captures the essence of new york city its glamour, its possibilities, and its endless capacity for darkness. May 06, 2014 linda fairstein was chief of the sex crimes unit of the district attorneys office in manhattan for more than two decades and is americas foremost legal expert on sexual assault and domestic violence. Terminal city by linda fairstein free mobi epub ebooks download.
Fairstein worked as the head of sex crime unit in the district attorneys office of manhattan from the year 1976 to 2002. Linda fairstein is wellknown for illuminating the dark histories in many of new yorks forgotten corners. Terminal city ebook by linda fairstein rakuten kobo. Grand central terminal is the very centre of the city. In terminal city, fairstein turns her attention to one of new yorks most iconic structures. As always, linda fairstein never fails to disappoint. I expected, as usual, a clever mystery, witty banter between principal characters, scenes of the bright life of manhattan, and a fastflowing story.