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Fifth Avenue #4
From Manhattan with Revenge
Stephen King: "Me incluyo en la lista de entusiastas seguidores del autor. Christopher Smith es un genio de la cultura popular"
Kirkus: "Una lectura muy entretenida"
Descripción:
Carmen Gragera es una consumada asesina a sueldo internacional.
También lo era su amante, Alex Williams, en el momento de ser asesinado por una poderosa organización criminal por considerarlo "prescindible".
Carmen consiguió escaparse de las iras de la organización. Dentro de ella, con la muerte de Alex, se fue forjando su propia ira.
Ahora, usando medios inusuales, busca venganza contra la organización por la muerte de Alex.
La ayudan en su aventura la excéntrica heredera de una conocida marca de especias, residente en Park Avenue, y un psiquiatra retirado de 103 años de edad con contactos inimaginables. También se unen a ella un compañero de profesión, Vincent Spocatti, con quien Carmen ha trabajado antes y a quien le tiene un gran respeto professional.
¿Pero es ese respeto mutuo?
En "Desde Manhattan, con rencor", donde las complicaciones son tantas que acaban formando un lazo alrededor del cuello de Carmen, la venganza tiene un precio más alto de lo que ella había anticipado.
Christopher Smith es el autor de los best-seller internacionales "Quinta Avenida" , serie de cinco novelas, y "Acosado", serie de cuatro novelas, así como de la novela "Solo se muere dos veces".
Durante catorce años, Smith fue crítico de cine para uno de los periódicos de más tirada en el Noreste de los Estados Unidos. Durante ocho años apareció semanalmente en las cadenas regionales de televisión afiliadas a la cadena NBC, y dos años en la television nacional en el canal E! Ha escrito más de 4,000 críticas y fue nombrado Mejor Crítico del año 2010 por la MPA (Asociación de Revistas de Prensa de los Estados Unidos)
Ha publicado una serie de dos libros para Netflix, "En la lista" ("Queued" es el título original), que recoge un gran número de sus críticas de cine. El auto vive en Maine, EEUU.
Kirkus: "Una lectura muy entretenida"
Descripción:
Carmen Gragera es una consumada asesina a sueldo internacional.
También lo era su amante, Alex Williams, en el momento de ser asesinado por una poderosa organización criminal por considerarlo "prescindible".
Carmen consiguió escaparse de las iras de la organización. Dentro de ella, con la muerte de Alex, se fue forjando su propia ira.
Ahora, usando medios inusuales, busca venganza contra la organización por la muerte de Alex.
La ayudan en su aventura la excéntrica heredera de una conocida marca de especias, residente en Park Avenue, y un psiquiatra retirado de 103 años de edad con contactos inimaginables. También se unen a ella un compañero de profesión, Vincent Spocatti, con quien Carmen ha trabajado antes y a quien le tiene un gran respeto professional.
¿Pero es ese respeto mutuo?
En "Desde Manhattan, con rencor", donde las complicaciones son tantas que acaban formando un lazo alrededor del cuello de Carmen, la venganza tiene un precio más alto de lo que ella había anticipado.
Christopher Smith es el autor de los best-seller internacionales "Quinta Avenida" , serie de cinco novelas, y "Acosado", serie de cuatro novelas, así como de la novela "Solo se muere dos veces".
Durante catorce años, Smith fue crítico de cine para uno de los periódicos de más tirada en el Noreste de los Estados Unidos. Durante ocho años apareció semanalmente en las cadenas regionales de televisión afiliadas a la cadena NBC, y dos años en la television nacional en el canal E! Ha escrito más de 4,000 críticas y fue nombrado Mejor Crítico del año 2010 por la MPA (Asociación de Revistas de Prensa de los Estados Unidos)
Ha publicado una serie de dos libros para Netflix, "En la lista" ("Queued" es el título original), que recoge un gran número de sus críticas de cine. El auto vive en Maine, EEUU.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2013
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About the author
Christopher Smith
21 books5 followersChristopher Smith is the author of the #1 international bestselling The Fifth Avenue Series, The Bullied Series, You Only Die Twice, and The Cul-de-Sac. He has sold over 3.5 million books worldwide in eighteen different languages. He lives on the coast of Maine.
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May 8, 2024
Pyscho killers
After book 2 I downloaded book 3 with the hope that Carmen and Vincent would get their deserved punishment meaning death not two prequals bk 3/4 that normalise to a degree these two cold hearted pyschopaths. I did not read all of book 4 but did check the ending so I will not be reading any more books with these two misfits as lead characters.
After book 2 I downloaded book 3 with the hope that Carmen and Vincent would get their deserved punishment meaning death not two prequals bk 3/4 that normalise to a degree these two cold hearted pyschopaths. I did not read all of book 4 but did check the ending so I will not be reading any more books with these two misfits as lead characters.
November 29, 2023
Great book! Onto the last in the series.
March 13, 2024
I think this was the best in the series so far.
November 16, 2012
It's certainly no secret that Christopher Smith is my fave thriller/suspense author. I love his characters in all their delicious, decadent, demented glory. I love the swank of NY society that Mr. Smith is able to describe in so few words, yet somehow still so completely immerse you in the surroundings that you can see it and feel it. I love that he is a storyteller first and foremost, winding a tight, riveting plot around you so that you can't escape and feel disappointed when it ends. From Manhattan With Revenge is no different. Mr. Smith has hit his groove as a writer and his latest novel does not disappoint.
From Manhattan With Revenge picks up where From Manhattan With Love leaves off -- And Ms. Carmen the assassin is pissed. Her lover, Alex, has been killed by their powerful employers and she's next. Unfortunately for them, she has connections too. Let's just say they picked on the wrong girl. We've met Carmen a few times in some of the author's previous novels and I'll be honest, she wasn't one of my favorite characters. There were glimpses of hope for her, but I wasn't convinced and wouldn't have blinked an eye at her death. He soundly changed my mind with this novel, as he lets us into her world where we are given more insight into her psyche, her background, her "weaknesses".
As Carmen goes about seeking her revenge for Alex's death while trying not to get killed herself, we are introduced to more colorful freakishly fun characters from the New York elite with more money and time on their hands than sense but, as it turns out, who Carmen can't currently live without -- literally. Vincent Spocatti returns and we are introduced to orphaned Chloe, Carmen's "weakness". I loved Chloe! I had hopes to see her down the line in some of Mr. Smith's future works -- that girl had potential! (I could have just seen her and Beth Spellman from A Rush To Violence either pitted against each other or working together to save their loved ones ;) ). But, with Mr. Smith's golden rule that nobody is safe from death, not even main characters, you'll have to read the book to see if spunky little Chole makes it or not.
As usual, the author spins a tightly woven tale that keeps you guessing with twists and turns that make sense but that you didn't see coming. I wouldn't call his writing sparse. I call it precise and lean. I don't find myself paging through unnecessary fluff or flowery prose, yet it is entertaining and anything but dry. He focuses on the story, which draws you in and keeps you firmly planted in Carmen's world. The pace is fast but the story and background are thorough, leaving you guessing at nothing except what's going to come next.
That's it, folks. That's all I can say without giving away the plot, which I always refuse to do. Reviews aren't a retelling of the story, they're a recommendation (or not). Right? ;)
So, thriller fans, as usual I highly recommend picking up Christopher Smith's latest work, From Manhattan With Revenge. Read the novella From Manhattan With Love first, though.
From Manhattan With Revenge picks up where From Manhattan With Love leaves off -- And Ms. Carmen the assassin is pissed. Her lover, Alex, has been killed by their powerful employers and she's next. Unfortunately for them, she has connections too. Let's just say they picked on the wrong girl. We've met Carmen a few times in some of the author's previous novels and I'll be honest, she wasn't one of my favorite characters. There were glimpses of hope for her, but I wasn't convinced and wouldn't have blinked an eye at her death. He soundly changed my mind with this novel, as he lets us into her world where we are given more insight into her psyche, her background, her "weaknesses".
As Carmen goes about seeking her revenge for Alex's death while trying not to get killed herself, we are introduced to more colorful freakishly fun characters from the New York elite with more money and time on their hands than sense but, as it turns out, who Carmen can't currently live without -- literally. Vincent Spocatti returns and we are introduced to orphaned Chloe, Carmen's "weakness". I loved Chloe! I had hopes to see her down the line in some of Mr. Smith's future works -- that girl had potential! (I could have just seen her and Beth Spellman from A Rush To Violence either pitted against each other or working together to save their loved ones ;) ). But, with Mr. Smith's golden rule that nobody is safe from death, not even main characters, you'll have to read the book to see if spunky little Chole makes it or not.
As usual, the author spins a tightly woven tale that keeps you guessing with twists and turns that make sense but that you didn't see coming. I wouldn't call his writing sparse. I call it precise and lean. I don't find myself paging through unnecessary fluff or flowery prose, yet it is entertaining and anything but dry. He focuses on the story, which draws you in and keeps you firmly planted in Carmen's world. The pace is fast but the story and background are thorough, leaving you guessing at nothing except what's going to come next.
That's it, folks. That's all I can say without giving away the plot, which I always refuse to do. Reviews aren't a retelling of the story, they're a recommendation (or not). Right? ;)
So, thriller fans, as usual I highly recommend picking up Christopher Smith's latest work, From Manhattan With Revenge. Read the novella From Manhattan With Love first, though.
December 31, 2012
Carmen Gragera and Alex Williams, international assassins are spending their time in Bora Bora, when they are ambushed. The syndicate wanting each dead, knowing too much to sell the syndicate out. Alex Williams is killed and Carmen Gragera returns to New York for her revenge. Carmen reaches out to her contacts and another assassin to help help her reach the top man in the syndicate. What makes this story interesting is that Carmen is independent, strong and able to endure whatever the syndicate throws at her and survives.
October 26, 2012
I was so hoping for this book to be as enticing as the other Christopher Smith books I have read, but it fell a little short. It was a good story, excellent characters, etc, but maybe because I didn't know the characters or the characters were assassins, I didn't really care that much if they made it through the high paced, twisting plot. It is a good read and other readers will find it interesting. I am not sad I read it, just was slightly disappointed in it.
May 21, 2013
A fast-paced, frightening and edge-of-your-seat thriller by Christopher Smith continues the Fifth Avenue series where fashion and intrigue is laced with murder. Assassins abound in this story told so well by Mr. Smith. I would suggest reading this series on a beach, by a pool or in air-conditioning but do read it. . .
November 21, 2013
Carmen Gegara lost her fellow assassin & lover to the Organization that hired them. She returns to Manhatten to exact revenge. She is also targeted for removal by the syndicate, the boss she's never met or seen. She uses her contacts in this suspensful, action packed mystery.
October 5, 2012
This is the second time I've read a Christopher Smith book. First time was free on Amazon with the box set and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the books. I'm I am enjoying this 1 also.
July 5, 2013
Christopher Smith is quickly becoming my favorite thriller/suspense novelist! I am caught up in the throes of the Fifth Avenue series and can't tear myself away!
March 29, 2013
A PAGE TURNER, A GREAT BOOK, A MUST READ
June 2, 2013
another great book by Christopher Smith, looking forward to reading the next book by Christopher
May 18, 2013
A little different from the other books in the series. So many twists and turns it keeps you guessing right up to the end.
August 6, 2013
This is such a great series, all the characters keep coming together and you are kept at the edge of your seat.
March 25, 2016
easy read. Lots of tension and twists.
July 30, 2014
Can't wait to read the next book in the series. I think Christopher Smith is great!
September 6, 2015
I love the Fifth Avenue series. Lots of twists. Good suspense. Can't wait to read the next one
October 24, 2019
Stephen King aime bien cet auteur, moi aussi🥰
September 6, 2012
Now I'm out of Christopher Smith books!! When's the next one out? Quickly please!!
September 26, 2014
Looking forward to next book
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