{"product_id":"all-kinds-of-ugly-ralph-dennis-9781941298206","title":"All Kinds of Ugly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-lost, never-before-published, thirteenth novel in the legendary Hardman series. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Hardman will do just about anything for a buck, short of a felony, though he has been known to push the line. It's a career choice that takes a big toll on his soul and leads him to a shocking discovery that breaks his heart. That's when a high-powered lawyer hires him to go to London to find the missing heir of a wealthy Georgia industrialist. The timing is perfect for Hardman, who is eager to escape his personal pain. But misery of a different sort is awaiting him in England, where he becomes embroiled in an ugly case of embezzlement and murder that follows him back to Atlanta...and that will have a devastating impact on his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an Afterword by Lee Goldberg, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eTrue Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e Lost Hills\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the \u003cem\u003eHardman\u003c\/em\u003e Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Expert writing, plus good plotting and an unusual degree of sensitivity. Ralph Dennis has mastered the genre and supplied top entertainment. \" \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Exceptional characterization, strong and vigorous prose, and a glimpse into a place and time that has long since disappeared.\" \u003cem\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gritty writing? Tough talk? Gripping action? Yes, yes and yes.\" \u003cem\u003eThe Daily Oklahoman \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's gritty, it's grounded, and it's also strong on character. The writing is a cut above and then there's the social realism, the piercing look at racism, corruption and the underbelly of the city.\" \u003cem\u003eNB Magazine UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Hardman books are by far the best of the men's action-adventure series.\" \u003cem\u003eMother Jones Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ralph Dennis is an underappreciated master. His Hardman series is one of the finest in the P.I. genre.\" Robert Randisi, founder of the Private Eye Writers of America\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ralph Dennis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1941298206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781941298206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cutting Edge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2020","brand":"Ralph Dennis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43991471948031,"sku":"9781941298206","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3c052dd7-bb2a-4b8c-9db2-b79f33c90fef.jpg?v=1683310495","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/all-kinds-of-ugly-ralph-dennis-9781941298206","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}