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However, i can no longer compare it to john grisham, whose works are always uplifting and leave the reader feeling satisfied. The devil s punchbowl penn cage paperback january 1, 2009 by greg iles author. The devils punchbowl is a knockout thriller thats just the right degree of chilly to combat the dog days of summeriless knack for perfectly integrating character and plot could serve as a masters class for other authors the dallas morning news. His 2009 novel, devils punchbowl actually reached number one on the list. The devils punchbowl reveals a world of depravity, sex, violence, and the corruption of a southern town. He has written novels and all of them have ended up on the bestsellers list. The devils punchbowl by greg iles paperback harpercollins. Most of iles novels are standalone, rather than being part of series. The quiet game, turning angel, the devil s punchbowl. The complete list of greg iless novels with descriptions and reading orders. I have listened to all of the greg iles books narrated by the fabulous jeff harding. The penn cage book series by greg iles includes books the quiet game, turning angel, the devil s punchbowl, and several more.
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Ive had my problems with greg iles books in the past, but one thing i can always say about them is that theyre enormously readable and gripping from. Greg iles the devils punchbowl greg iles book list. Buy the devils punchbowl penn cage, book 3 by greg iles, in very good condition. And then he throws in animal cruelty and sexual sadism for good measure. In this novel, penn cage has returned to his hometown and he is set to face his most dangerous case yet. The devils punchbowl by greg iles 2009, hardcover for. In 2011, iles was involved in a car accident and had to have part of a leg amputated. The devil s punchbowl is a comeback of sorts for iles, whose last few books have been mild disappointments. After appearing in two of iles s most popular novels, penn cage makes his triumphant return as a brilliant, honorable, and courageous hero. While iles is good about supplying background information, so a reader can start these books out of order, the devil s punchbowl ends on a cliffhanger. The devils punchbowl is my first greg iles book, which is the third in a series about the penn cage character. This book is his most successful, reaching number one on the new york times best sellers list.
Narration for the devils punchbowl was irritating and sounded too fake and extreme. Bestseller iless stellar third suspense novel to feature penn cage after turning angel finds the former prosecutor and bestselling novelist. List of authors and books in order of publication order and chronology. Greg iles penn cage series collection books, abridged.
The devils punchbowl book by greg iles thriftbooks. Buy the devils punchbowl penn cage novels 1 by iles, greg isbn. Greg broke the formula adhered to by most commercial novelists when he began to write in a variety of genres. Penn reconnects with a childhood friend who brings him dark word of bad things happening down in the devils punchbowl. After appearing in two of iless most popular novels, penn cage makes his triumphant return as a brilliant, honorable, and courageous hero. The devil s punchbowl is a deep pit near the river in natchez, mississippi, which holds the bodies of numerous murder victims and according to rumor the buried treasure of jean lafitte. Urged by old friends to try to restore this fading jewel of the old south, penn has ridden in. The disturbing new thriller from the king of southern gothic. But as mayor of his hometown natchez, mississippi penn will face his most dangerous threat. Against this backdrop, iles protagonist penn cage the quiet game returns in a. The devil s punchbowl is my first greg iles book, which is the third in a series about the penn cage character. This book introduces the readers to a town filled with depravity, sex and a lot of corruption.
The devils punchbowl refers to a deep pit near the river in natchez, mississippi. The friend reports before being savagely murdered of vicious activities drugs, prostitution, money laundry, rapes and vicious dog fighting being orchestrated by the casino manager. Jul 07, 2009 book was very good and kept me on the edge of my seat as did the rest of greg iles books. I will try other iles books after a bit of a break in the hope that he lightens up a bit. The devils punchbowl by greg iles is the third installment in the series of penn cage books this novel was published on july 7, 2009. I really enjoy the work of greg iles, who is probably the most underrated thriller writer in the business. Buy the devil s punchbowl penn cage, book 3 by greg iles, in very good condition. Greg s novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and published in more than thirtyfive countries worldwide.
Gregs novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and published in more than thirtyfive countries worldwide. Jan 01, 2011 after appearing in two of iles s most popular novels, penn cage makes his triumphant return as a brilliant, honorable, and courageous hero. I chose the devils punchbowl, his th of 16 novels, published in 2009. His world war ii, mississippi, and penn cage series have been read by people all over the world in several languages.
From new york times bestselling author greg iles comes his most electrifying thriller yet. The devils punchbowl is a deep pit near the river in natchez, mississippi, which holds the bodies of numerous murder victims and according to rumor the buried treasure of jean lafitte. Greg iles born 1960 is a novelist who lives in mississippi. It s a dangerous place, a kudzustrangled, snake rat and armadilloinfested hole so deep that you cant see the bottom. Iles novel 24 hours was adapted into a 2002 film, which was renamed trapped. Greg iles is a bestselling american author of over 20 mystery novels, many historical in nature.
Iles was born in 1960 in stuttgart, germany, where his physician father ran the u. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When he s in top form, with books like black cross, the quiet game, 24 hours and dead sleep, there is nobody better. The devils punchbowl audio cd june 25 2012 by greg iles author, dick hill reader 4. Rich with southern atmosphere and marked by one jawdropping plot turn after another, the devils punchbowl confirms that greg iles is americas master of suspense. The devils punchbowl penn cage, book 3 penn cage novels.
Greg iles the devils punchbowl is the third installment of his penn cage novels. Great story, draws you in from the beginning, and mr hardings narration is so masterful. He is very respected among other authors and he continues to write today. Rich with southern atmosphere and marked by one jawdropping plot turn after another, the devils punchbowl confirms that. The devils punchbowl penn cage, book 3 by greg iles. The devil s punchbowl by greg iles, 9780007304844, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Jul 07, 2009 after appearing in two of iles s most popular novels, penn cage makes his triumphant return as a brilliant, honorable, and courageous hero. But to really understand that universe, you should begin with the quiet game. Book was very good and kept me on the edge of my seat as did the rest of greg iles books. But as i said, some of my standalones actually beat some of the penn books. This is the third book in the penn cage series and definitely the most suspenseful so far. But it is as mayor of his hometown natchez, mississippi that penn will face his most dangerous threat. Having said that, the book was absorbing, well researched and complex. See the complete penn cage series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Buy the devil s punchbowl by greg iles online at alibris. Like greg iles other books, you cant put it down till its finished. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Surprisingly, most of his books have found a place on the bestseller list. Iles is a member of the legendary litrock group the rock bottom remainders. He has published seventeen novels and one novella, spanning a variety of genres.
As a prosecuting attorney in houston, penn cage sent hardened killers to death row. And dont skip the death factory, the short novella between the devil s punchbowl and natchez burning. Narration for the devil s punchbowl was irritating and sounded too fake and extreme. When hes in top form, with books like black cross, the quiet game, 24 hours and dead sleep, there is nobody better. His books are a good escape but this one was a little brutal.
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