King of Paine

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King of Paine Pub. Date: 8/1/2011 Publisher: North Atlanta Press

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“…an enticing combination of spy thriller and romance with a dose of intrigue, highly recommended.” –Midwest Book Review

"An interesting cast of characters are introduced, one for everyone, depending on your personality. Once you've identified your favorite character, that is where the fun begins on a roller coaster ride of who done it, oops, no they didn't. But it's not just that, the story makes you think and ask yourself some really important questions."-Forbidden Reviews

A desperate patient. A rumored cure. How far would you go to find the fountain of youth?

Frank Paine is not your prototypical FBI agent. He’s an ex-Hollywood stud with a kinky past, an irreverent wise ass who craves forgiveness from the woman he loves. When a ruthless stalker uses Frank’s indiscretions to ensnare him in a sultry cat-and-mouse death match, his investigation points toward a missing biochemist. His hunt for her secret haven takes one tragic turn after another, until he finds himself facing an impossible dilemma. Someone will die as a result of his decisions, and it may be his soulmate. Or him.

This intricately-plotted whodunit will keep readers turning pages into the wee hours. More than just a mesmerizing story, King of Paine offers fully-rendered characters who grapple with a range of intriguing end-of-life issues while everything they care about is at stake.

Readers who liked The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo or the novels of Greg Iles will enjoy settling in with King of Paine for a sexy, thought-provoking ride.

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Midwest Book Review

One's past is a vicious weapon. "King of Paine" is a spinning novel from Larry Kahn, as he tells the tale of Ex-Hollywood star turned FBI agent who quickly finds that his sultry past will more than screw with his new noble career path. Angry exes and vicious stalkers make "King of Paine" an enticing combination of spy thriller and romance with a dose of intrigue, highly recommended.

Boekie's Book Reviews

This is the kind of book where you can open it on ANY page and the story just pulls you in. It’s that good!..His characters, in particular Jolynn are well thought out and masterfully crafted. I have to admit i’ve heard the comparison between The Girl and the Dragon Tattoo and King of Paine and in my opinion, Kahn is better. I was never bored, in fact I hung onto every word in this story.

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Hampton Reviews

King of Paine is a tautly written, absorbing page-turner. I usually can guess the ending to a police procedural by about the third chapter. This is not the case with Mr. Kahn’s wonderful new book…I highly recommend this book.

Owl Tell You About It

The writing is perfect. It just fits the plot and the characters. It’s that perfect understated writing that works so well for this kind of book. I felt like I could dig into the story and the people in it, and I think it is all due to Larry’s awesome writing. Plus, that plot? Holy hell! I never could have seen the twists and turns coming.

The Write To Make A Living

King of Paine is more than a suspense novel, it invites the reader to explore the boundaries of our own addictions (whatever they may be). It also inspires one to take a look at the way that we treat the people we love and how we care for the elderly in this country. This is not your ordinary suspense novel.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780983760122
Publisher: North Atlanta Press
Publication date: 8/1/2011
Pages: 364
Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.82 (d)

Meet the Author

Larry Kahn, the author of The Jinx and King of Paine, successfully negotiated the fast-paced world of domestic and international mergers and acquisitions for twenty years, first at a major New York law firm and then at an Atlanta Fortune 500 company. He penned The Jinx while on sabbatical in 1999 and is now devoted to writing fiction full time. Many of his more cynical legal clients and associates have accused him of writing fiction full time for many years. He resides in Atlanta with his family.

Larry developed a keen interest in social issues while attending Yale Law School, an idealistic spirit that continues to spice his novels. The vision of a colorblind America in his political thriller The Jinx led to endorsements by leaders of the ACLU, National Urban League and Artists Against Racism. And as the Baby Boomer generation scatters about the country, King of Paine envisions a renewed emphasis on family and tradition in which Americans create for their venerable elders, and ultimately themselves, a peaceful place to die.

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WordKatt

Posted December 16, 2011

"Take me to my river!" - A great read!

King of Paine by Larry Kahn is an exciting fast paced read. Frank, the main character is fresh out of Quantico and ready to take down some criminals. Frank is an actor turned FBI agent who also has a penchant for kinky online role-play rooms. After failing to help the one person who needed him, Frank changed careers and started a twelve step program to leave the past behind. But, before he can truly get started, his past catches up to him. Somehow, someone in Atlanta knows his secret and is using it to get revenge, and a chance at a miracle drug. Now, he has to find the UNSUB and make peace with his past.
Kahn¿s writing is well paced and his character development is superb. I found the character Roger Martin, a washed up reporter, to be easy to identify with and easily my favorite. Angela was a complex character who was exciting and mysterious. While Frank¿s extracurricular activities are not something I would normally choose to read about, I enjoyed Kahn¿s storytelling and became caught up in Frank¿s plight. The chat-room style conversations also added to the authenticity of the novel. I¿m looking forward to more of Kahn¿s books to come.

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Sue-Paper_Mustang

Posted December 10, 2011

Many surprises

This novel held a few surprises for me. I, of course, was aware of the practice of BDSM but never put much thought to the role discretion played. Absolute trust even beyond that called for in normal sexual relationships is paramount. If that trust were broken it very well could mean a life. I never know what I¿m going to get into when I start a new book. The author moved me to a new expectation for suspense.

He builds his case from many directions and it just seemed that around each corner was a new surprise. But it wasn¿t over whelming like it can be in some books. The lead character Frank Paine is likeable despite himself. I very much enjoyed finding that out.

Paine¿s motives for discovering the truth are obvious throughout and he uses a dogged determination to pursue the end of the trail, which was suspenseful and surprising. The author used every trick in the book to hide, deceive and suspend each turn and angle. It was a wonderful trail of discover I was lead on and I am very happy to recommend this book.
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BoekieBookReview

Posted December 6, 2011

Better than the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!!!

Larry Kahn's King of Paine is a well written story full of action pack suspense. This is the kind of book where you can open it on ANY page and the story just pulls you in. It's that good! I can honestly say I was hooked from beginning to end. Although I lost a bit of sleep, I had a blast reading it! There's definitely some saucy scenes in this book, so I only recommend this for adults. I have to say one of my favorite things about Kahn's writing is every chapter has a fantastic opening. This is definitely part of the magic of this book. His characters, in particular Joylnn are well thought out and masterfully crafted. I have to admit i've heard the comparison between The Girl and the Dragon Tattoo and King of Paine and in my opinion, Kahn is better. I was never bored, in fact I hung onto every word in this story. Some of my favorite chapters were the chat room scenes. I thought Kahn did a wonderful job building the story and propelling the plot forward with them. The chapters themselves were quick and left no room for "fluff," which I thought was great. Overall, I thought this book was fantastic! I hope to read more from Larry Kahn and I hope he continues writing suspense novels.
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StaceyDonaldson

Posted December 4, 2011

Thought-provoking and entertaining

Frank Paine was once an actor, in fact he was a sex symbol. But now he's traded in close-ups for a badge and a gun. The actor turned Federal Agent finds himself at the heart of an investigation that puts his past center stage. When the clues point back to a scorned love (who maybe the love of his life), Frank is forced to face the indiscretions of his past head on.

King of Paine is more than a suspense novel. It's a story that asks hard questions, it makes you think about who you are and what you stand for, and it's an all around great read! The cast of characters will keep you guessing, the thought provoking story line will have you wondering, and the fast past will keep you turning the pages.

One of the best novels I've read this year, hands down!
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Icecream18

Posted September 26, 2011

Live To Read

I was a little skeptical that this book was that similar to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, but I found that I enjoyed it just as much as that book and it is a little similar.

One of the more dynamic, and consequently, main character is Frank. Frank kept my attention throughout the book. He wasn't the typical FBI or Hollywood actor type at all. He has kinky secrets in his closet, ones he doesn't like to advertise and more often than not leads him to ask for forgiveness from the current woman of his dreams.

Jolynn is another character the reader will meet who figures greatly into the plot. She is also Frank's dream girl. She is portrayed as practical, intelligent, and imaginative. She will appeal to female readers of the story while Frank will appeal to male readers.

Jolynn and Frank work together to uncover the plot of this story and potentially take down the antagonist. I liked that the antagonist seemed both real and elusive; the author did a wonderful job with the sometimes gloomy and dark undertones that drift within the book. The ending was perfect, wouldn't change a thing. This book is recommended for adult readers.
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