A Time to Scatter Stones: A Matthew Scudder Novella

A Time to Scatter Stones: A Matthew Scudder Novella

MATT SCUDDER RETURNS. More than 40 years after his debut and nearly a decade since his last appearance, one of the most renowned characters in all of crime fiction is back on the case in this major new novella by Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block. Well past retirement age and feeling his yearsâ€”but still staying sober one day at a timeâ€”Matthew Scudder learns that alcoholics aren't the only ones who count the days since their last slip. Matt's longtime partner, Elaine, tells him of a group of former sex workers who do something similar, helping each other stay out of the life. But when one young woman describes an abusive client who's refusing to let her quit, Elaine encourages her to get help of a different sort. The sort only Scudder can deliver. A Time to Scatter Stones offers not just a gripping crime story but also a richly drawn portrait of Block's most famous character as he grapples with his own mortality while proving to the younger generation that he's still got what it takes. For Scudder's millions of fans around the world (including the many who met the character through Liam Neeson's portrayal in the film version of A Walk Among the Tombstones), A Time to Scatter Stones is an unexpected giftâ€”a valedictory appearance that will remind readers why Scudder is simply the best there is.

From Booklist (Starred Review):

â€œBlock's unlicensed New York City investigator Matt Scudder debuted 40 years ago but has been absent for the last decadeâ€¦ Block has never been predictable, as this novella demonstratesâ€¦ A superb book and a reminder to his longtime fans that this crime-fiction master hasn't lost his touch.â€

From Publishers Weekly:

â€œIf brevity keeps all the usual supporting characters from returning, some nice nostalgic mentions will reassure fans that they havenâ€™t been forgotten. Itâ€™s good to see Matt back in action.â€

This ebook edition of A Time to Scatter Stones also includes as a bonus Lawrence Block's introduction to his new Subterranean Press anthology, At Home in the Dark.

Country	USA
Author	Lawrence Block
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	LB Productions
Manufacturer	LB Productions
NumberOfPages	93
PublicationDate	2019-01-29
Publisher	LB Productions
ReleaseDate	2019-01-29
Studio	LB Productions

A Time to Scatter Stones: A Matthew Scudder Novella

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