Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Housemans daughter, jane, has been studying abroad in the uk. Prior to taking up writing, he had a 26year career with the sheriffs department of clayton county, iowa, retiring as a deputy sheriff. The american heartlands answer to michael connelly, ian rankin and henning mankell. Also i love this authors writing style and perspectives on the characters, absolutely phenomenal.
Author of 10 books including an apple for the creature. Donald harstad is a twentysixyear veteran of the clayton county sheriffs department in northeastern iowa, and the author of the acclaimed novels eleven days and known dead. Life in maitland, iowa, is usually predictable, even for a cop. Harstad but he hasnt brought out any new books for several years, much to my profound disappointment. Eleven days carl houseman book 1 kindle edition by harstad, donald. He began his career in the late 1950s, churning out novels for pulp housesoften writing as more lawrence block has been writing crime, mystery, and suspense fiction for more than half a. Library journal on the big thaw instantly propels him into the top ranks of mystery writers. Explore books by donald harstad with our selection at. An interview with iowa author donald harstad jody ewing. I also like the throughline of the stories from book to book. Name up to five authors for whom you will drop everything to.
Donald harstad eleven days 1st1st author s debut novel. Donald harstad deputy sherriff carl houseman in middleofnowhere iowa. Eleven days carl houseman book 1 kindle edition by. Follow donald harstad and explore their bibliography from s donald harstad author page. I thought, how would we really do a guy who was delusional enough to believe he was a vampire. These author recommendations will help you to read more books in the style of your favourite authors. The experience he gained while working for both companies was invaluable. James lee burke, james crumley, george pelecanos, robert crais, dennis lehane, old michael connelly. Donald harstad books list of books by donald harstad. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading eleven days carl houseman book 1. Donald harstad is a 26year veteran of the clayton county sheriffs department in northeastern. A former deputy sheriff, harstad lives with his wife, mary, in elkader, iowa.
See all books authored by donald harstad, including november rain. Overall, i found a long december to be enjoyable, but not the sort of book i would reread over again. This background enables him to create the authentic details, realistic dialogue, and suspenseful twists in known dead. Donald harstad worked for 26 years as deputy sheriff and chief investigator for the police department of clayton county, iowa. A carl houseman mystery, and a long december, and more on thriftbooks. Donald harstad is an american novelist and former police officer specializing in crime fiction and police procedurals. Also, i read this thread, and of the authors recommended in it that i have read, i unfortunately didnt cotton to a whole bunch of them.
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His latest book has been published recently in the year 20 with the name of pirate alley. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Name up to five authors for whom you will drop everything to read their new book. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books. Theres a solid core of experience and acquired wisdom in this second mystery after the wellreceived eleven days from harstad, a 26year veteran of the. What the book is full of what any of harstads books are full of is solid, likable realistic characters, unique plots, and the kind of insider observations that only an author who has worked in the same field as his protagonist can write.
Donald harstad books list of books by author donald harstad. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. If youve read and love a few of these authors, please recommend others i might like. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Eleven days by donald harstad nook book ebook barnes. In a mesmerizing debut, copturnedauthor donald harstad uses reallife events to paint a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Booklist on a long december harstad gets better and better with each book. Shop amongst our popular books, including 16, code 61, eleven days and more from donald harstad. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. It seems like a simple hoax, except that if houseman doesnt track down the professors coconspirators, the consequences will be anything but simpleand the harm that will result could be global in harstads gripping new installment in his outstanding series. Stephen coonts also served as a professional editor. Carl houseman, the deputy sheriff of rural nation county, iowa, leaves home to enter the world of international intrigue in the sixth in donald harstads critically acclaimed series. Books by donald harstad published by crooked lane books. The people of nation county, iowaa heartland town straight out of a coen brothers movie or a john cougar mellencamp songpractice a unique brand of american.
Its a series that has some years on it, but if youve never read it, it will be a great new find for you. Westlake 19332008 was one of the most prolific and talented authors of american crime fiction. The plot begins to become rather long and drawnout, but the author provides enough interest here and there to keep you reading on. They all primarily center around carl houseman, a police officer, who is a loose analog for harstad himself. I also really liked donald harstads series about a cop in a small iowa town. Name up to five authors for whom you will drop everything. Donald harstad this sixth case for carl houseman, deputy sheriff of rural nation county, iowa, blends the nittygritty of police work with fishoutofwater wit and undercurrents of menace and international. A former deputy sheriff, he lives with his wife, mary, in elkader, iowa. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Wellington city libraries has one of the largest fiction collections in new zealand. Donald harstad donald harstad, born in 1945, worked for the clayton county sheriffs department in northeastern iowa. A novel of the heartland donald harstad, author doubleday. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher.
The first half of harstad s goodnatured debut may read like fargo meets dragnet, but this police procedural turns. Donalds debut novel, called eleven days, was released in the year 1998. Anthony award nominee harstad eleven days and known dead makes a third foray to the town of nation county, iowa, in this compelling police procedural. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Here are 9 authors who hated their successful books, so you dont have to feel so bad about yours anymore. Donald harstad wrote a series about a deputy sheriff carl houseman in iowa that was outstanding excellent. His first novel, eleven days, was loosely based on a case he worked on. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I would like to dedicate this book to the memory of keith lemka. Click to read more about a long december by donald harstad. When her best friend emma schiller has been kidnapped, houseman. Since his retirement, he has written six critically acclaimed novels featuring carl houseman. Donald harstad is a 26year veteran of the clayton county sheriffs department in northeastern iowa, and the author of the acclaimed novels eleven days and known dead.
Sometimes the action is like a snail crawling through molasses, and sometimes its downright nervewracking. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Carl houseman, the deputy sheriff of rural nation county, iowa, leaves home to enter the world of international intrigue in the sixth in donald harstad s critically acclaimed series. The first half of harstads goodnatured debut may read like fargo meets dragnet, but this police procedural turns. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket if applicable is included for hard covers. The premise for the book began by asking the same questions an investigator would ask. In a mesmerizing debut, copturnedauthor donald harstad uses reallife events to paint a jarring picture of crime in americas heartlandwhere twostoplight towns no longer offer refuge from modernday brutality. Find authors like donald harstad from the worlds largest community of readers. Instantly propels him into the top ranks of mystery writers. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Iowa, leaves home to enter the world of international intrigue in the sixth in donald harstads critically acclaimed series. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In the american heartland, someone is killing cops by donald harstad and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Crombie has a few more than george, and the relationship themes are a little stronger because midway through the series not much of a spoiler. Donald harstad eleven days 1st1st authors debut novel ebay. Donald harstad is a twentysixyear veteran of the clayton county sheriffs department in northeastern iowa, and the author of the acclaimed novels eleve. He worked for cbs theatrical films and four star television in a minor role. A carl houseman mystery a carl houseman mystery series by donald harstad. Donald harstad, a 26year police veteran, has firsthand knowledge of smalltown police departments. It seems like a simple hoax, except that if houseman doesnt track. Eleven days was nominated for an anthony award for best first novel. So, if youre a fan of, say, 2 or 3 of the authors ive named, id love to know who else you read. In a mesmerizing debut, copturnedauthor donald harstad uses reallife.
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