Unnatural Causes - Hardcover

Noguchi, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399133542 ISBN 13: 9780399133541

Publisher: Putnam Adult, 1988

Synopsis

L.A. Medical Examiner Dr. Eric Parker becomes caught in a web of illicit drugs, the dark underside of Hollywood, and murder when he probes the mysterious drowning of outrageous comedian John Duffy

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

Noguchi (Coroner), the former Hollywood coroner whose celebrated cases included inquiries into the deaths of Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Tate and John Belushi, and Lyons, author of nine Jacob Asch mysteries, have produced this realistic thriller about the baffling death of a renowned comic. John Duffy has wealth, fame and a hit TV series. When Duffy drowns at his Malibu beach house, Eric Parker, chief coroner for Los Angeles County, first rules his death an accident, but subsequent investigations indicate otherwise. Suicide is a strong possibility, since Duffy was depressed, left a suicide joke in a notebook, used cocaine and behaved erratically. Nevertheless, Parker suspects foul play upon learning that the deceased star had enemies in the entertainment world. After two individuals associated with Duffy die under peculiar circumstances, Parker decides to focus on one key questionwho wanted John Duffy eliminated? Successfully incorporating the expertise of each author, this unusual, gripping novel includes details of autopsy procedures, intriguing case histories and the intricacies of forensic pathology. The story proceeds briskly, contains vivid character portrayals and is suspenseful throughout. Paperback rights to Berkley; Troll and Detective Book Club main selections.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal:

Ex-coroner Noguchi enters the realm of fiction with a slick, superficial foray into the busy, self-important world of Eric Parker, chief coroner of Los Angeles County. Parker's investigations into the questionable Malibu drowning death of superstar John Duffy put his job in jeopardy but allow Noguchi a free hand with fascinating autopsy descriptions. Unremarkable except for these marks of Noguchi's trade, this should nonetheless attract a following. REK
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0399133542
• ISBN 13: 9780399133541
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 319