Calypso

I have read all of the 87th precinct books up to this point and I think this one is in the top tier. It starts off with the murder of a Calypso musician and his Manager barely survives.A prostitute is then found murdered in a similar fashion and Detectives Carella and Meyer are tracking down leads.Not to give away the story but their investigation leads to a chilling finale. One which I guarantee you will not soon forget. 5 stars.

I agree with the other reviewer. This is one of the McBain novels that I still think about 20 years after reading it. I was literally shaking when I finished it.

A really exciting, page turner book, till the end which was very unhappy and rather disturbing. The motive of mentally sick woman, and the crime she committed before she was admitted to the asylum , however imaginary, is very chilling and caused a 'riot' in me. As usual 87th presinct team make the questioning appear very exciting, Stephen Carella and others are brilliant. Buy a second hand copy as soon as you see it. The best amongst the books by McBain I have read.