Libros de Joe Ide

Discover a young and atypical African-American detective named Isaiah Quintabe, nicknamed IQ, with exceptional observation skills reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes. He dedicates his energy to helping the poor and marginalized in Los Angeles, often ignored by the police. Haunted by the unsolved murder of his brother, Isaiah takes on a case from his brother's ex-girlfriend in Las Vegas, seeing it as a sign. Joe Ide's characters are extraordinary, the dialogue is fantastic, and the attention to detail is impeccable, making him one of the most intriguing and distinctive voices in West Coast crime fiction.

Private detective Philip Marlowe is reinvented by award-winning novelist Joe Ide in a present-day Los Angeles filled with scheming Malibu actresses, ruthless gang members, washed-out police, and virulent inequality. Marlowe must navigate his troubled relationship with his famous, alcoholic father while investigating two missing persons cases that may be connected to murder. Ide's vivid recreation of Chandler's iconic detective is ingeniously plotted, richly detailed, and surprisingly tender.

In this mystery book, set in East Long Beach, California, a high school dropout named Isaiah uses his exceptional intelligence to solve crimes that the police can't or won't touch. Known as "IQ," he offers his services to those in need, with rates based on income. The book features the same beloved characters and thrilling action from previous entries in the series, building up to an unexpected twist.

A high stakes murder case in Newport Beach has private investigator IQ on the edge. The only witness and the primary suspect is Cristiana, the daughter of the largest arms dealer on the West Coast. But here's the twist: Cristiana has five different personalities, none of which saw the entire incident. Isaiah Quintabe is coerced into taking the case to save his girlfriend's life, and he must unravel the clues from each of Cristiana's personalities before time runs out. Get ready for a wild ride as you piece together the truth in "Hi Five."

In this highly-anticipated sequel, a private investigator named Isaiah Quintabe seeks revenge for the unexplained and tragic death of his brother. The case takes him and his unpredictable partner to Vegas, where they must navigate a dangerous game with Chinese gangsters and an oppressive loan shark in order to save a pair of clients from certain death. The investigation brings Isaiah closer to the truth behind his brother's demise and culminates in a series of shocking discoveries.

IQ. Así se conoce a Isaiah Quintabe en los barrios humildes de la zona este de Long Beach. Hombre solitario, de una extraordinaria inteligencia, se ha convertido en una especie de detective sin licencia al que acuden las víctimas de la elevada criminalidad de estos barrios, desatendidos por la desbordada policía de Los Ángeles. Gente muy humilde, le pagan con lo poco que tienen. Las circunstancias obligan a IQ a buscar fuentes de ingresos más sólidas, lo que le lleva a tener que aceptar el caso de un rapero al que han intentado asesinar. Con la colaboración de su peculiar colega Dodson, se adentrará en el oscuro corazón del negocio del rap, donde se mueven personajes extraños y peligrosos: pandilleros, prostitutas, abogados, asesinos a sueldo, capos de la droga de gatillo fácil, codiciosos productores musicales... Si logra resolver el caso, aplicando su método del razonamiento inductivo, IQ puede corregir un error que cometió años atrás. De lo contrario, no será sólo el asesino quien irá tras sus pasos. "IQ" es un thriller original y muy divertido; con personajes, escenas y diálogos delirantes que sirven de marco a Joe Ide para hacer una sátira del mundo actual y de sus diferencias sociales, de la que no se libran ni las letras de las canciones de rap ni los libros de autoayuda. Todo de la mano, siguiendo la senda de su admirado Conan Doyle, de IQ y Dodson, una especie de Sherlock Holmes y doctor Watson de los barrios deprimidos californianos.

A young artist's missing mother sets off a series of dangerous events in this thrilling novel. IQ, the successful and notorious PI in East Long Beach, takes on the case and uncovers unexpected connections to a dangerous paramilitary operation. With help from his old accomplices and a new love interest, IQ faces off against the Oxford-educated African gangster responsible for his brother's death. Don't miss out on this outrageous page-turner from Joe Ide.