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Tin Badges

by Lorenzo Carcaterra
Kevin Stillwell
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In a city where a girl can go missing for years, a retired New York cop investigates a gruesome crime.
Tank is a retired New York City cop coping with two teenaged problems: one is his recently-orphaned nephew, and the other is a girl whose decomposed body was found in a cooler off the Henry Hudson Parkway. Determined to bring the girl's killer to justice, Tank hits the streets of upper Manhattan, chasing leads and searching for clues about her tragically short life.
"Lost Angel" by Lorenzo Carcaterra is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the Strand Magazine archives. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and listen to them all!

  • Creators

  • Series

    A Mulholland / Strand Magazine Short

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 7, 2016

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781478913153
      • File size: 20586 KB
      • Duration: 00:42:53

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Lorenzo Carcaterra's short story, part of Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, puts a twist on the traditional police procedural. Tank, retired early from the NYPD, now takes cases from them as a freelancer. In TIN BADGES he's investigating the death of a girl whose body is discovered decomposing inside a cooler. Kevin Stillwell's expert narration teases out the regional characteristics of Carcaterra's protagonist, as well as his sincerity and dedication to his work. Stillwell is also keenly tuned into the seriousness of Carcaterra's plot, extending fitting gravitas through perfect pacing and a sedate tone. Finally, his contrast in characterizations, especially between Tank and his nephew, highlights the rich themes found in this short but powerful listen. J.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      July 8, 2019
      Set in New York, this uneven series launch from bestseller Carcaterra (Sleepers) introduces former NYPD detective Tank Rizzo, one of the titular Tin Badges (“Retired cops who get handed cases when the PD is on overload”). When Tank’s estranged brother and sister-in-law die in a car accident, he takes in his grieving teenage nephew, Chris Rizzo. Tank also lands a not-so-cold case involving a drug dealer and numerous corrupt NYPD officers, and Chris ends up joining Tank’s motley crew of investigators, which also includes an ex-mob boss, a Romani fortune teller, and Tank’s former partner, Pearl. The police give Tank and his team so much leeway that Mike Hammer would be jealous, and as their hunt for the dealer continues, plenty of folks get sent to the hospital or morgue. Though Carcaterra keeps the story moving along at a brisk pace, the unrealism of his world (where old-school mob bosses appear to have never hurt any innocents) and shallowness of the characters remove any sense of gravitas from the plot. Fans of lighter crime fiction may enjoy this, however. Agent: Suzanne Gluck, WME.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      It's not just the tin badges that shine in this pulse-pounding thriller, splendidly performed by Pete Simonelli. The audiobook is from the bestselling author of hits like A SAFE PLACE and SLEEPERS. Carcaterra unleashes ex-cop Tank Rizzo, who retired after a fatal shoot-out, and his motley crew of former cops and rough friends. Together, they aim to take down a ruthless drug dealer. Gonzo, the dealer, is colorfully portrayed by Simonelli with just the right amount of psycho threat and "New Yawk" attitude. Other well-depicted characters include Rizzo's newly orphaned nephew, a true-crime fan and computer whiz. Simonelli delivers a heart-stopping pace and a voice as evocative and gritty as the dirty city streets. R.O © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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