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The Alienist
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Reissue of this ground-breaking historical whodunnit, in which 1890s New York is as much a character as the investigators
Reissue of this ground-breaking historical whodunnit, in which 1890s New York is as much a character as the investigators
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Some things never change.
New York City, 1896. Hypocrisy in high places is rife, police corruption commonplace, and a brutal killer is terrorising young male prostitutes. Unfortunately for Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, the psychological profiling of murderers is a practice still in its infancy, struggling to make headway against the prejudices of those who prefer the mentally ill—and the 'alienists' who treat them—to be out of sight as well as out of mind.
But as the body count rises, Roosevelt swallows his doubts and turns to the eminent alienist Dr Laszlo Kreizler to put a stop to the bloody murders—giving Kreizler a chance to take him further into the dark heart of criminality, and one step closer to death.
The Alienist by Caleb Carr is a gripping tale set in a time of burgeoning psychology and forensic crime-fighting, providing a thrilling exploration of society and the criminal mind.
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The Alienist by Caleb Carr is praised for its gripping and atmospheric narrative that combines intelligence and entertainment. The suspenseful and vividly depicted setting immerses readers in a world where the tension and fear are almost palpable.
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ISBN: 9780751547221
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 199.0mm
Height: 129.0mm
Weight: 366g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Caleb Carr was born in New England in 1951 and now lives in New York. He was a military historian, teaching at Columbia, before the success of his first novel enabled him to become a full-time writer.
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