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Vertical Coffin: A Shane Scully Novel
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8 hrs and 44 mins
Audible Release Date
02-05-04
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4.05 based on 137 ratings
 

Publisher's Summary

In Shane Scully's most terrifying case to date, two elite SWAT units from the L.A. Sheriff's Department and the ATF appear to be engaged in a deadly midnight war. Officers from both agencies are being sniped at and murdered in vertical coffins. As the violence escalates, the mayor directs the LAPD, the only uninvolved and unbiased law enforcement agency, to investigate. Shane's wife, Alexa, under orders from Chief Tony Filosiani, assigns him to the case.

Almost immediately, Scully is thrust into a nightmare of police intrigue and finds himself with no friends in law enforcement, isolated in a lethal no-man's-land between two warring agencies. In a plot full of twists and thrills, where nothing is as it appears, Shane puts himself and his loved ones in terrible jeopardy before finally discovering the shocking and deadly truth.

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©2004 Stephen J. Cannell; (P)2004 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC

What the Critics Say

"Adept characterization, sharp dialogue, breakneck plotting, and great entertainment value." (Booklist)
"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)

Customer Reviews

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Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0 "Another great Shane Scully novel"
By: Dale (USA)
June 02, 2009
I really enjoy the Shane Scully novels and Scott Brick knows how to bring him to life. Great twists and turns. Would recommend to all Scully fans.
Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0 "shows promise"
By: David (East Lindfield, Australia)
July 21, 2007
This book showed glimpses of greatness but too often lapsed into long sessions of police jargon and the usual dose of home spun philosophy. The author is at his best when describing action where he creates some genuine excitement.

Although a number of interesting characters are brought into play their relationships didn't seem real to me.
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Rating 2.0Rating 2.0Rating 2.0Rating 2.0Rating 2.0 "Not very good!"
By: Charles (Chelmsford, MA, USA)
April 28, 2007
If it were not for Scott Brick, I'd have tossed this after the first hour, but he does such a good job I hung with it, even after the most implausible plot twist ever written. Without giving any thing away, the protaganist has his female partner turn off her cell phone so she wouldn't get calls from "the bosses" this has unfortunate consequences. Hello, had neither of these geniuses heard of Caller ID...don't answer the phone and the caller's name flashes up, duh!

This happened mid way through the book and I couldn't get over it. In general, the book is overly long, full of other dumb stuff and well, not very good.
Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "As good as it gets"
By: Alex (Santa Clarita, CA, USA)
June 04, 2006
If you are a fan of audio books, this is as good as it gets! An intriguing, suspenseful thriller in its full unabridged format, read by Scott Brick. I am not sure if women can easily relate to the book, since its seen through the eyes of a male cop... but I loved it.
Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "Loved my first taste of Shane Scully"
By: Shari-Lynn (Flatts, Bermuda)
April 20, 2006
I couldn't put this one down. I loved the twists, turns and suspense. A wonderful 'read'. I have already downloaded more from Stephen Cannell. I knew I would love him as an author also.
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