Stephen J. Cannell

Critical Praise:

HOLLYWOOD TOUGH

"Well-drawn characters and keen observations on the similarities between Hollywood and the mafia make this a winner."

—Publishers Weekly

"Cannell's brand of thriller is served straight up...and he knows how to cut to the chase."

—The New York Times

"Cannell, creator of such TV shows as The A-Team, clearly knows the ins and outs of the entertainment industry, and the detective story, with its wry, subtle humor, doubles as Hollywood satire...the cops-and-robbers sequences hit the mark as well."

—Publishers Weekly

"Scully has ample opportunity to prove how "Hollywood tough" he is...veteran writer/TV producer Cannell has concocted his special brand of reader candy."

—Kirkus Reviews

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THE TIN COLLECTORS

"If you like cop novels, you're going to love this one. Cannell is a pro at the top of his game."

—Stephen Coonts

"Mr. Cannell's brand of thriller is served straight up...and he knows how to cut to the chase."

—The New York Times

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VERTICAL COFFIN

"Readers will enjoy watching [Scully] puzzle out the twists and turns of the plot and watch breathlessly as he undertakes a climactic high-speed chase."

—Publishers Weekly

"Cannell certainly knows how to tell a story...You'll probably read the entire book with a smile on your face."

—Cleveland Plain Dealer

"A fast-paced police story...I just did not want to put it down...hats off to Cannell. He knows his crime stuff, and he can write a novel even better than the many successful TV shows he created."

—San Jose Mercury News

"Action's been a reliable staple in the Scully series, but here Cannell gets the people right, too. The best yet for the Rockford man."

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Sharp dialogue, tight pacing...the work of a pro who hasn't forgotten any of his old tricks."

—Los Angeles Times Book Review

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