{"product_id":"all-kinds-of-ugly-paperback","title":"All Kinds of Ugly - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRalph Dennis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLee Goldberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-lost, never-before-published, thirteenth novel in the legendary Hardman series. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Hardman will do just about anything for a buck, short of a felony, though he has been known to push the line. It's a career choice that takes a big toll on his soul and leads him to a shocking discovery that breaks his heart. That's when a high-powered lawyer hires him to go to London to find the missing heir of a wealthy Georgia industrialist. The timing is perfect for Hardman, who is eager to escape his personal pain. But misery of a different sort is awaiting him in England, where he becomes embroiled in an ugly case of embezzlement and murder that follows him back to Atlanta...and that will have a devastating impact on his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an Afterword by Lee Goldberg, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eTrue Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e Lost Hills\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the \u003cem\u003eHardman\u003c\/em\u003e Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Expert writing, plus good plotting and an unusual degree of sensitivity. Ralph Dennis has mastered the genre and supplied top entertainment. \" \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Exceptional characterization, strong and vigorous prose, and a glimpse into a place and time that has long since disappeared.\" \u003cem\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gritty writing? Tough talk? Gripping action? Yes, yes and yes.\" \u003cem\u003eThe Daily Oklahoman \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's gritty, it's grounded, and it's also strong on character. The writing is a cut above and then there's the social realism, the piercing look at racism, corruption and the underbelly of the city.\" \u003cem\u003eNB Magazine UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Hardman books are by far the best of the men's action-adventure series.\" \u003cem\u003eMother Jones Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ralph Dennis is an underappreciated master. His Hardman series is one of the finest in the P.I. genre.\" Robert Randisi, founder of the Private Eye Writers of America\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51791246852384,"sku":"9781941298206","price":24.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2ef72669ffc7084e98c23784826fb283.webp?v=1780689331","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/all-kinds-of-ugly-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}