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Thomas Ironcutter #1
Ironcutter - Die Geheimnisse der Toten
David Achords Ironcutter ist Detektivroman, Cop-Thriller und Gerichtsdrama gleichermaßen, mit einem sympathisch unkorrekten Protagonisten, der streckenweise an alte TV-Serien-Ikonen wie Magnum oder Stingray erinnert.
"Wer Krimis mag, wird das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen können." [amazon.com]
Inhalt:
Thomas Ironcutter liebt alte Autos, Zigarren und seinen Flachmann mit Scotch. Früher war er einer der besten Mordkommissare Nashvilles gewesen, doch nach dem tragischen Tod seiner Frau gilt er als Mordverdächtiger und sein eigenes Revier beginnt Ermittlungen gegen ihn anzustellen. Daraufhin hängt er seinen Job an den Nagel, verdient sich seine Brötchen als Privatermittler und wartet nur darauf, dass eines Tages ein ehemaliger Kollege an seine Tür klopfen wird, um ihn festzunehmen.
Chronisch knapp bei Kasse kommt der Auftrag eines alten Freundes wie gerufen. Ironcutter soll in einem Konkursfall ermitteln. Eigentlich ein simpler Fall, aber es dauert nicht lange, bis er über Tote, seltsame Geschäftspraktiken und das FBI stolpert – und irgendwie scheinen alle Spuren zurück zu dem Tod seiner eigenen Frau zu führen …
"Wer Krimis mag, wird das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen können." [amazon.com]
Inhalt:
Thomas Ironcutter liebt alte Autos, Zigarren und seinen Flachmann mit Scotch. Früher war er einer der besten Mordkommissare Nashvilles gewesen, doch nach dem tragischen Tod seiner Frau gilt er als Mordverdächtiger und sein eigenes Revier beginnt Ermittlungen gegen ihn anzustellen. Daraufhin hängt er seinen Job an den Nagel, verdient sich seine Brötchen als Privatermittler und wartet nur darauf, dass eines Tages ein ehemaliger Kollege an seine Tür klopfen wird, um ihn festzunehmen.
Chronisch knapp bei Kasse kommt der Auftrag eines alten Freundes wie gerufen. Ironcutter soll in einem Konkursfall ermitteln. Eigentlich ein simpler Fall, aber es dauert nicht lange, bis er über Tote, seltsame Geschäftspraktiken und das FBI stolpert – und irgendwie scheinen alle Spuren zurück zu dem Tod seiner eigenen Frau zu führen …
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2024
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About the author
David Achord
16 books147 followersAfter being honorably discharged as a Sergeant in the United States Army, David Achord found his true calling in law enforcement. His twenty-five year career included stints with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. A lifelong Tennessee native, he is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and Cumberland University.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
April 16, 2017
Very good with a few plot probs
Very good dialog and story, much better than the vast majority of mass market police thrillers out there.
Probs are mostly related to coincidences in the plot, which actually don't detract much cause the rest of the book is so good, but still.
Look forward to more of these, and btw his Zombie Rules series is one of the best in that genre.
Very good dialog and story, much better than the vast majority of mass market police thrillers out there.
Probs are mostly related to coincidences in the plot, which actually don't detract much cause the rest of the book is so good, but still.
Look forward to more of these, and btw his Zombie Rules series is one of the best in that genre.
January 7, 2020
I was a fan of David Achord's Zombie Rules series and needed a break from zombie and apocalypse novels so decided to give this a shot. Now I'm addicted to novels about hard drinking, cigar smoking, former homicide detectives.
The subplots are enough to keep it interesting and all come together nicely. The pace is excellent, the characters are engaging, and I'm ready to jump into the next one. I'll try not to stay up all night reading it this time.
The subplots are enough to keep it interesting and all come together nicely. The pace is excellent, the characters are engaging, and I'm ready to jump into the next one. I'll try not to stay up all night reading it this time.
November 27, 2017
Private Investigator
Police officer is under suspicion for the murder of his wife, despite the that the coroner ruled the death a suicide. His pride would not allow him to under a polygraph test, therefore he resigned from the force. He became a private investigator and continued with his life.
Good read
Police officer is under suspicion for the murder of his wife, despite the that the coroner ruled the death a suicide. His pride would not allow him to under a polygraph test, therefore he resigned from the force. He became a private investigator and continued with his life.
Good read
November 18, 2017
To start, drags along then and call they talk about is cigars. Could have been good but just got dragged out and everything the do involves cigars, cigarettes and alcohol.
Ok, get on with the story and STOP with the darn cigars!
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Ok, get on with the story and STOP with the darn cigars!
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October 16, 2017
Good exciting read.
Author knowledgeable in what he's writing about it was hard to put this book down I look forward to reading the next one. If you like Private Eye stories you will enjoy this book
Author knowledgeable in what he's writing about it was hard to put this book down I look forward to reading the next one. If you like Private Eye stories you will enjoy this book
May 7, 2017
Characters, pacing, depth...Wildcat has it all.
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October 25, 2017
Just discovered this author!
This book captured my attention quickly and kept me anticipating each page! I look forward to reading more books in this series.
This book captured my attention quickly and kept me anticipating each page! I look forward to reading more books in this series.
November 5, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyed the first two Tom Ironcutter novels. Pacing and premise were spot on, the cast of characters were reasonably fleshed out, and the plot adequate.
September 17, 2019
A perfectly fine thriller.
November 24, 2025
Better than ..
...anything I have tried to read in months. Actually read it in one day. Characters are well written. Plot kept me guessing. Going to read book two now.
...anything I have tried to read in months. Actually read it in one day. Characters are well written. Plot kept me guessing. Going to read book two now.
June 3, 2016
Great New Series
I love Mr. Achord's work. I hope this is the first in a long series of books about Ironcutter. Keep up the great work.
I love Mr. Achord's work. I hope this is the first in a long series of books about Ironcutter. Keep up the great work.
August 8, 2016
Good read
Very good characters... Likeable. Twists and turns and a mostly satisfying ending. You will enjoy it. Hate this word minimum. Not going to review any more books
Very good characters... Likeable. Twists and turns and a mostly satisfying ending. You will enjoy it. Hate this word minimum. Not going to review any more books
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