Fixit
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
In this sixth installment in the critically acclaimed and beloved series, IQ must rescue Grace from a maniacal hitman who bears a bone-deep grudge against him.
Joe Ide Book order (chronological)
Joe Ide's early experiences in the vibrant, challenging environment of South Central Los Angeles, combined with a profound admiration for the deductive prowess of Sherlock Holmes, deeply influenced his literary approach. He crafts compelling narratives that explore the power of intellect in navigating complex circumstances and overcoming adversity. Ide's writing is characterized by its sharp observation and intricate plotting, drawing readers into worlds where intelligence is the ultimate tool. His unique voice offers a fresh perspective on compelling storytelling.
The Goodbye Coast
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Raymond Chandler's iconic detective, Philip Marlowe, gets a dramatic and colorful reinvention at the hands of award-winning novelist Joe Ide
Smoke
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
YOU'VE NEVER MET A DETECTIVE LIKE IQ... The latest instalment in the adventures of LA's coolest new detective, IQ.
Hi Five
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Cristiana is the daughter of the biggest arms dealer on the West Coast, Angus Byrne. She's also the sole witness and number one suspect in the murder of her boyfriend, found dead in her Newport Beach boutique. IQ - Isaiah Quintabe - is coerced into taking the case to prove her innocence. If he can't, Angus will harm the PI's new girlfriend, ending her career. The catch: Christiana has multiple personalities. Isaiah's dilemma: no one personality saw the entire incident. -- adapted from jacket.
'The best discovery I've come across in a long time' Michael Connelly When the beautiful woman you've longed for since boyhood calls and asks you to find her missing sister, what do you do? If you are Isaiah Quintabe - IQ to his friends - you'll do everything you can. The girl, an erratic DJ and gambling addict, has gone missing in Las Vegas - with a frightening loan shark, Chinese Triad gangsters, and her own deadbeat boyfriend hot on her tail. But IQ's search takes an unexpected turn when he meets a criminal mastermind who knows something about the murky circumstances surrounding his own brother's death . . . 'Witty and confident, with a bustling plot, this is a worthy follow-up to Ide's excellent debut' Guardian
IQ
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
'Joe Ide is the best new discovery I've come across in a long time. And Isaiah Quintabe is the kind of sleuth not seen on the mystery landscape before.' MICHAEL CONNELLY THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH: 'Full of humour, originality and high-quality writing' WINNER of the ANTHONY AWARD for Best Debut, the SHAMUS AWARD for BEST FIRST P.I. NOVEL. the MACAVITY AWARD for Best First Novel; SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 EDGAR AWARD and STRAND CRITICS AWARD. East Long Beach. The LAPD is barely keeping up with the high crime rate. Murders go unsolved, the elderly are being mugged, children go missing. But word has spread: if you've got a case the police can't - or won't - touch, Isaiah Quintabe will help you out.They call him IQ. He's a loner and a high school dropout, his unassuming nature disguising a relentless determination and a fierce intelligence. His clients pay him whatever they can afford, a new set of tyres or some homemade muffins. But now he needs a client who can pay. And the only way to that client is through a jive-talking, low-life drug dealer he thought he'd left behind...