DOMENIC STANSBERRY

Books by Domenic Stansberry

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THE CONFESSION

Recipient of Edgar Allan Poe Award

From Publishers Weekly: ”In Edgar-nominee Stansberry's compelling and incredibly dark modern noir shocker, forensic psychologist Jake Danser alternates between his day job—interviewing murder suspects then testifying to their culpability—and bedding as many women as possible without letting his beautiful wife catch on. "[MORE]
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MANIFESTO FOR THE DEAD

This controversial novel takes as its main character real life noir icon Jim Thompson, at the end of his career, suspecting he has been framed by a Hollywood producer for the murder of young starlet. An intricate blend of biogarphy, fiction, and suspense.[MORE]
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THE LAST DAYS OF IL DUCE

Aging Italian fascists, vengeful Chinese landlords, senile Beat poets who mutter into the ruins of abandoned hotels — all inhabit the shadows of this award winning novel. This dark, elegantly written thriller set in North Beach, the old Italian neighborhood of San Francisco—tells the story of Niccolo Jones.[MORE]
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THE SPOILER

This 1987 crime classic, now in trade paperback for the first time, brings to light the gritty underside of minor league baseball in a way that few books have, in any genre. Nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award in the year it was published, the reputation of this novel has only increased over the years. [MORE]
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Selected Works
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Edgar Award Winning Novel:

THE CONFESSION
"Compelling modern noir shocker" Publishers Weekly
North Beach Mystery Series
CHASING THE DRAGON
"Perfect" NY TIMES

THE BIG BOOM
"Flawless evocation of place... another fine meditation on a world haunted by crime." PW

THE ANCIENT RAIN
Forhtcoming: April, 2008
Other Books by Domenic Stansberry
THE LAST DAYS OF IL DUCE
"Straight noir, no chaser" Booklist

MANIFESTO FOR THE DEAD
"An enviable achievement" San Francisco Chronicle

THE SPOILER
"Fifteen year old classic, happily back in print" Publishers Weekly



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