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Overview

A celebrity mogul's bodyguard is slain in his boss's luxurious penthouse at an exclusive Manhattan address. At NYU, a sophomore is menaced on the Internet, stalked . . . and murdered.

The two cases, equally sordid and shocking, end up falling to NYPD homicide detective Ellie Hatcher and her partner—who soon find out that this is just the tip of a terrifying iceberg.

Because in the city that never sleeps, death doesn't either.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
Burke’s third white-knuckle thriller finds NYPD Det. Ellie Hatcher (after Angel’s Tip) and her partner, J.J. Rogan, investigating the murder of NYU student Megan Gunther, who’s the target of threatening posts on a college gossip Web site. The death of bodyguard Robert “Robo” Mancini, whose bullet-ridden corpse turns up in a swanky new building, the 212, built by Sam Sparks, the high-powered Manhattan real-estate developer Robo worked for, ups the ante. When Sam makes it clear that the police won’t have access to any company records, Ellie’s interest is piqued. As she and J.J. try to piece together Megan’s life, they discover a link between the student and a recently murdered real estate agent. With her usual tenacity, Ellie pursues leads that put both her career and her life at risk. Burke expertly weaves real-life headlines into her plot—particularly the Craig’s List Killer and the slew of recent political scandals—without ever sacrificing originality. (Apr.)
Library Journal
When NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher (Angel's Tip) and her partner, J.J. Rogan, suspect a connection between the murder of a college co-ed who'd recently complained about an online stalking incident and the murder of a bodyguard employed by a wealthy and well-known real estate developer, the clues lead them into the darker side of the Internet—a world of anonymous online gossip and call-girl ads. Ellie soon finds herself juggling two active cases while sitting in the crosshairs of both office politics and high-powered persons of interest who don't like the police looking into their business. VERDICT The latest installment of former district attorney and current criminal law professor Burke's Ellie Hatcher series is a fast-paced thriller featuring an appealingly current angle, dynamic characters, and a spiderweb of possibilities she manages to leave tied up neatly. Strongly recommended for public libraries, especially where thrillers are popular. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 12/09.]—Amy Brozio-Andrews, Albany P.L., NY
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Kirkus Reviews
A novel that opens up the seamy side-is there another?-of untraceable online threats; of pay-for-sex escort services; and of murder in posh penthouses. Burke (Angel's Tip, 2008, etc.) reintroduces Ellie Hatcher, a tough and beautiful cop, to investigate the murder of Robert Mancini, whose bullet-riddled body has been found in a penthouse at 212 Lafayette in New York City. It turns out the apartment is owned by millionaire (billionaire?) real-estate tycoon Sam Sparks, whom characters often refer to as the Sam Sparks? (As in the Donald Trump?). When he arrives shortly after the murder, he seems more upset that Hatcher is making footprints on his designer carpet than that his employee Mancini has been murdered in his bed. Evidence abounds that a personal "escort" had been with Mancini, so she immediately becomes a suspect. Hatcher quickly gets into big trouble (and even cools her heels in the slammer for 24 hours) for suspecting that Sparks himself could be responsible for this murder, but another possibility exists-that the missing escort had been an unwilling witness and that she's on the lam because she fears for her life. Meanwhile, NYU student Megan Gunther has been receiving threatening messages on a smarmy website, Campus Juice ("All the Juice. Always Anonymous"). When her parents go to the police precinct to get some action on these threats, they're told that the perp can't be traced and that anyway there's nothing illegal about sending creepy messages. This story doesn't go down well with the Gunthers, even more so when less than 24 hours later Megan is murdered in her apartment-though the intended victim just might have been Megan's roommate, who we discover works for an escortservice and is using an alias. Bodies continue to pile up in various distressing guises, including one that's been tortured, but Hatcher, along with her street-smart partner J.J. Rogan, is just the one to track down the nasties. Burke's plot is more convoluted than necessary, and her prose more serviceable than memorable. Author appearances in Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Ore., Seattle
Associated Press
“The story is not merely ‘ripped from the headlines’; Burke starts with these themes and makes them her own…. Pleasingly complex, with multiple suspects and surprising twists. The characters are richly drawn, and Burke’s prose is as precise as the Glock pistol that Ellie carries…. A page-turner.
Associated Press Staff
“The story is not merely ‘ripped from the headlines’; Burke starts with these themes and makes them her own…. Pleasingly complex, with multiple suspects and surprising twists. The characters are richly drawn, and Burke’s prose is as precise as the Glock pistol that Ellie carries…. A page-turner.
Library Journal
This is Burke's (www.alafairburke.com) third thriller to feature NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher, following Angel's Tip (2008), also available from Recorded Books and read by actress Eliza Foss (www.elizafoss.com). Incorporating references to current-day headlines and the issue of Internet anonymity, this smart, multilayered thriller opens with the violent murder of a real estate developer's bodyguard and continues with a deadly assault on a New York University student. Foss's narration and character rendering are flawless. An ingeniously crafted book that moves at a superfast pace; a great choice for fiction collections. [The Harper hc was described as "featuring an appealingly current angle, dynamic characters, and a spiderweb of possibilities…tied up neatly," LJ 2/1/10.—Ed.]—Kristen L. Smith, Loras Coll. Lib., Dubuque, IA

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061561320
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 6/7/2011
  • Pages: 368
  • Sales rank: 421,182
  • Series: Ellie Hatcher Series, #3
  • Product dimensions: 7.82 (w) x 5.34 (h) x 0.88 (d)

Meet the Author

Alafair Burke
Alafair Burke

ALAFAIR BURKE is the bestselling author of seven previous novels, including the standalone Long Gone and the Ellie Hatcher series: 212, Angel’s Tip, and Dead Connection. A former prosecutor, she now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan.

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  • Posted May 5, 2010

    212

    This book was an excellant read. I enjoyed it very much. I had a hard time putting it down and read it in 2 days.

    17 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 22, 2011

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    tense modern day timely thriller

    NYPD is at the penthouse at 212 Lafayette owned by real-estate tycoon the Sam Sparks. Inside is the corpse Robert Mancini, an employee of the Sam Sparks. Leading the investigation is Detective Ellie Hatcher, who upsets the owner with her shoes on his carpet; the tycoon seems oblivious that his employee has been shot with a zillion or so bullets. Although evidence points towards an escort being with the victim just before he was killed, Hatcher finds that too convenient and looks closer at the Sam without ruling out the missing companion. That upsets her politically devoted bosses.

    At the same time Hatcher is warned to stop looking at the Sam, NYU student Megan Gunther receives threatening messages on Campus Juice anonymous website. Her parents ask the police for help, but are told nothing can be done about untraceable creeps who have not broken the law. They are irate that unless something happens to their daughter, the cops will do nothing. They prove prophetic when someone kills Meghan less than twenty-four hours after their police visit although her escort roommate might have been the target. As more corpses are found, Hatcher and her partner J.J. Rogan struggle to end a serial killing spree.

    The latest Hatcher police procedural (see Dead Connection and Angel's Tip) is a tense modern day timely thriller that grips the audience from the opening murder scene and never slows down although there is an abundance of bodies. The convoluted story line is loaded with action as the two cops struggle with clues that end or take them in a different direction. Fans will enjoy this deep cautionary tale as Internet stalking is a phenomenon that is difficult to deal with beyond unplugging.

    Harriet Klausner

    15 out of 27 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 31, 2010

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    9780312361570 9780143036425

    212 is a Perfect 10

    Ellie Hatcher is back with a vengeance. A vengeance that lands her butt squarely in jail. Smart, independent Ellie Hatcher proves to the world everyday that she's far more than a pretty face. She can "bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan." She juggles her job, her older brother Jess, Assistant District Attorney Max Donovan, even her mother back in Wichita. And while she may not be as hip as her brother would like, she still manages to do it all with panache.

    Burke's work is the epitome of art imitating life. Her plot lines are "ripped from the headlines;" the characters and dialogue are infused with pop culture; and she brings to life the New York City she so loves. 212 has no shortage of Burke's signature wit, which often comes out in her crisp, commanding dialogue. Ellie's exchanges with both her brother Jess and her partner J.J. could walk off the pages they are so believable. Burke's strengths are numerous, but her dialogue is quite possibly my favorite. It is clear, it's sharp, it's witty. When a reader believes the dialogue, he/she believes the characters delivering it. For my money, no one does this better than Alafair Burke.

    The complexity of 212's plot is carefully balanced. Burke peals back layer after layer, creating numerous unexpected twists throughout the book. But the twists never go over the top, nor do they become too numerous for belief. Instead the keep the reader gripped to the pages. I tried to slowly savor this book, but the plot simply wouldn't let me.

    In addition, the plot of 212, like each of Burke's previous novels, reflects current events. But more than that, it examines some hefty "why" questions that are floating around these current events as well. And whenever Burke addresses a "why" question in her writing, she illustrates that the answer to that question is never a basic one, like so many people want to make it out to be. Afterall, it's humanity she's addressing, and humanity is certainly never basic. In 212, Burke takes a 348 page back swing allowing her to masterfully stroke her theme straight down the fairway and sink a hole-in-one on the final page. It's a monumental ending, one that won't quickly leave your thoughts.

    I waited over a year for Ellie Hatcher to return to action, and 212 was worth every minute of that wait.

    12 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 9, 2010

    Like Father Like Daughter

    James Lee Burke is arguably one of the best authors of all time. I opted to read his daughter's offering in hopes that she would possess some of her Dad's talent. I was not disappointed. She has a completely different style, but has the same quality of character development and plot originality. James should be proud.

    11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 24, 2010

    Ms Burke does it again

    Alafair Burke has once again given us great reading. Having read each of her books, I was not disappointed by this one. Am looking forward to her next book.

    8 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 11, 2010

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    646

    Would a really good thriller based in New York telegraph the name of the killer 100 pages before his identity was actually revealed? 100 pages early I knew who the killer was. When we finally got to the resolution of the case, I was surprised at how ludicrous things were turning out to be. Alafair Burke seemed to want to throw everything in but the kitchen sink. The story, as it turned out, was so incredible that one wonders why the author didn't make an effort to be more realistic. The final pages are more of a National Enquirer index of stories than any real resolution of a crime thriller. 212 is for authentic New Yorkers, 646 for the wannabes! :)

    6 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 27, 2010

    Great Read

    What a thrilling ride to take that kept the pages turning to see who was the killer. Three people murdered who seemingly have no connection until Ellie and Rogan worked the puzzle and the pieces fell into place. When the dust was settled, many lives were destroyed in the name of love.

    6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Plot spoilers

    Thank you harriet klausner for ruining another book by giving away the entire plot in your review. Do you ruin movies for ppl too? Please stop giving away every detail. Ppl like to read a book and find out for themselves what happens.

    5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Stop ruining the story!

    Just tells us if the book is good or bad. Don't tell us the story. Thats what we have the overview for!

    4 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    212

    Great read

    3 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    212

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Dont tell the story

    Don't tell the story. Just write your comments. Thanks.

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    Posted May 25, 2012

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Should i get this even if i havent read the first one

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    S Stphanie Michelle

    I am. It sounds good anyway and by the description, it desn't sound like you need to read the other two

    0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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