Series
More about the book
Vintage suspense infused with a masterful touch unfolds in a tale of murder and greed among New York's elite. The Havistock family is anything but ordinary, especially with the Demaretion, a rare ancient Greek coin, at the center of Archibald Havistock's prized collection. When the patriarch decides to auction his treasures, six-foot-two appraiser Mary Lou "Dunk" Bateson oversees the transfer of coins to the auction house. However, when the Demaretion mysteriously vanishes during transit, Dunk finds herself suspected of theft. Hailing from Des Moines and known for her honesty, Dunk is determined to clear her name and uncover the true thief. She enlists the help of two tall rivals vying for her affection—a tough cop and a charming insurance investigator—and takes a job with the Havistocks to unravel the mystery. As she delves deeper into the family's facade, Dunk uncovers a web of scandal, perversion, and desperation: seemingly respectable couples with shocking secrets, blackmail victims on the edge, and hidden love affairs. Maintaining her composure and principles, Dunk inches closer to the truth, only to find herself in the crosshairs of the dangerous Havistock clan. With its fiendish suspense and clever twists, this narrative is irresistibly entertaining.
Book purchase
The eighth commandment, Lawrence Sanders
- Language
- Released
- 1986
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover)
Payment methods
We’re missing your review here.
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lawrence Sanders
- Released
- 1986
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 381
- ISBN10
- 0399131256
- ISBN13
- 9780399131257
- Series
- The Commandment
- First published
- 1987
- Original title
- The Eight Commandment
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Vintage suspense infused with a masterful touch unfolds in a tale of murder and greed among New York's elite. The Havistock family is anything but ordinary, especially with the Demaretion, a rare ancient Greek coin, at the center of Archibald Havistock's prized collection. When the patriarch decides to auction his treasures, six-foot-two appraiser Mary Lou "Dunk" Bateson oversees the transfer of coins to the auction house. However, when the Demaretion mysteriously vanishes during transit, Dunk finds herself suspected of theft. Hailing from Des Moines and known for her honesty, Dunk is determined to clear her name and uncover the true thief. She enlists the help of two tall rivals vying for her affection—a tough cop and a charming insurance investigator—and takes a job with the Havistocks to unravel the mystery. As she delves deeper into the family's facade, Dunk uncovers a web of scandal, perversion, and desperation: seemingly respectable couples with shocking secrets, blackmail victims on the edge, and hidden love affairs. Maintaining her composure and principles, Dunk inches closer to the truth, only to find herself in the crosshairs of the dangerous Havistock clan. With its fiendish suspense and clever twists, this narrative is irresistibly entertaining.