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One Day You'll Burn (LAPD Detective Tully Jarsdel Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Joseph Schneider (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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"A brilliant first novel. Joseph Schneider's contemporary writing evokes some of Hollywood's most classic crime stories, from Chinatown to LA Confidential."—Dick Wolf, creator of Law & Order

An incredible debut from up-and-coming author Joseph Schneider. Detective Tully Jarsdel may not be a typical Los Angeles cop—but he's the only one who can solve this case

A body so badly burned that it could be mistaken for a movie prop... except for the smell. That's not something California law enforcement finds lying on the street every day. And when Detective Tully Jarsdel is called to the scene, it's clear to him that something about the placement of the corpse is intentional, even ritualistic. Jarsdel isn't a classic noir detective, but his former career in academia seems to finally be coming in handy, rather than serving as material for jokes from his partner, Morales.

But nothing Jarsdel learned in school can prepare him for the deep evil behind this case, which appears to be as hopeless as it is violent. As Jarsdel and Morales attempt to settle their differences and uncover the motive behind the horrendous crime, they find themselves dragged into the underbelly of a city notorious for chewing up and spitting out anyone dumb enough to turn their back on survival.

One Day You'll Burn is a shimmering debut that captures the glitz and squalor of Los Angeles while introducing an unforgettable detective readers will rank among the best in the genre.

The first in the LAPD Detective Jarsdel series, this detective mystery is:

  • For readers who love murder mysteries and police procedurals
  • Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Lawrence Block
  • For fans of the T.V. series Bones and C.S.I
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There's a devil in the city of angels...
And it burns anything in its path.
"One Day You'll Burn knocked me out. It's a riverting, richly-layered detective novel that satisfies

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"An auspicious and engaging debut. Mr. Schneider conjures up an original protagonist in LAPD Homicide Detective Tully Jarsdel―and prestidigitates a thoroughly thrilling narrative ride through the mean streets and glittering boulevards of Los Angeles. The reader looks forward to many more Jarsdel mysteries in the coming years." ― Eric Overmyer, executive producer of Bosch

"Schneider redefines the detective genre while giving us a history lesson of Hollywood, the town of dreams it was, and the nightmare it has become." ― Jim Hayman, executive producing director of NCIS: New Orleans

"A brilliant first novel. Joseph Schneider’s contemporary writing evokes some of Hollywood’s most classic crime stories, from Chinatown to LA Confidential." ― Dick Wolf, creator of Law & Order

" Fans of James Ellroy or Raymond Chandler will enjoy the vibe of One Day You'll Burn, the first in a projected series. " ― Shelf Awareness

"ONE DAY YOU’LL BURN... stars a memorable character who you will want to see more of very soon." ― Booklist

"The solid debut police procedural is an homage to Hollywood and its history, with descriptive details of corners of Hollywood, classic films, and even traffic jams. The atmospheric mystery introduces a fascinating new detective who will appeal to fans of Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch" ― Library Journal

"Schneider’s debut enlivens the police procedural with offbeat characters and an appealingly complex hero." ― Kirkus Reviews

"One Day You’ll Burn is much more than just an intriguing Hollywood mystery, it’s a captivating character study of a unique academic/historian-turned-police-detective who can’t keep his deep intelligence from bubbling out -- often to his own embarrassment and the reader’s delight. Joseph Schneider has created a very appealing character whom readers will definitely want to see more of." ― Kenneth Johnson, bestselling author of The Man of Legends

"Tully Jarsdel joins the gumshoe greats in this whipsmart riff on sunbaked L.A. noir." ― David Stenn, author of Clara Bow: Runnin’ Wild and Bombshell: The Life and Death of Jean Harlow

"Under its Poisoned Press imprint, Sourcebooks packs a debut police procedural from Joseph Schneider that dips into the grotesque and bizarre, while walking through what at first seems like ordinary Los Angeles life. LAPD Detective Tully Jarsdel, a former academic who's not yet trusted by his colleagues, snags a case that hangs on both a screenplay and some of the most twisted tortures of the past―the LONG past (think Greek mythos, even). Jarsdel himself, protagonist of a promised series, is a surprisingly sweet guy who tangles in an affectionate way with one of the crime victims along his path―made miserable and lonely by the work of a serial pet killer who strikes during the weddings of the pet owners. ONE DAY YOU'LL BURN is a grim title and threatens horrendous torture along the way, but includes a lot of pure LA "camp" with a lot of film fun―and I couldn't put it down. I kept hoping Jarsdel might prove himself and 'get the girl' at the same time. There's even a moment when 'He now knew, in painstaking detail, how G―had died.' But instead there's a highly satisfying and grim ending ahead. Make room on the bookshelf for the sequels" ― Kingdom Books

"There’s a lot of good detective work and excellent characterization in this debut procedural that features one of the most original heroes to come out of the genre in a long while. " ― Criminal Element

"One Day You’ll Burn knocked me out. It’s a riveting, richly-layered detective novel that satisfies and surprises on every single page. Joseph Schneider is a major new talent in the world of crime fiction." ― Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author of The Long and Faraway Gone

About the Author

Joseph Schneider lives with his wife and two children in California. His professional affiliations include The Magic Castle and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. One Day You’ll Burn is his debut novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Y5NYBTV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Poisoned Pen Press (February 4, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2083 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Synopsis: A naked, burned body is found on a busy intersection in Los Angeles. Detective Tully Jarsdel, once a history professor working his way toward a doctorate, now must prove his credibility to his superiors and partner, Detective Morales, by solving this case. The evidence is sparse; the witnesses, non-existent. The only real lead: a red quarter glued to the palm of the victim’s hand. What could it mean? If that wasn’t enough, Jarsdel’s personal life is in shambles: he has a frayed relationship with his two dads (relating to his new career choice), he’s still trying to rebuild after an ended engagement, and he has no social connections to lean on for support. Can Jarsdel piece together this seemingly unsolvable case with everything (and everyone) stacked against him?Review: I must admit y’all: this is a huge departure from the typical books I read. But, I do watch A LOT of crime shows and this book is very reminiscent of an episode of Law & Order or The First 48. It. Was. Good! I really enjoyed the grittiness of the storyline transpiring in the streets of LA, THE perfect backdrop for the heaviness of the main case Jarsdel was chasing. The author took his time to humanize Jarsdel, which was appreciated even though it made the middle of the book kind of slow. I also loved how the author unfolded the case, seemingly making LA much smaller (and connected) than it really is. I would definitely recommend this book. If you’re a crime show addict you’d definitely love this read!
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Teacher in PA
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Page-Turning Read, Leaving Me Wanting More
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022
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Since my vision has gotten more strained, and I have so much to read daily for my teaching job, I have not read "for pleasure" for years. However, when I was introduced to the Tully Jarsdel series with One Day You'll Burn, I am back to reading, and, yes, for pleasure. The language doesn't play down to the reader; the writing style is fresh, lively, concise and sharp, and brings together intelligence with sensational thriller drama that kept me reading. I finished the book so quickly because I just kept reading, engaged in the smart and quirky characters and the Los Angeles area of investigation with cool spots like the wax museum, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Korea Town, etc.! The M.O. is hauntingly bizarre, and the subplot crimes pulled me in and made me root for the detectives to catch the blasted villain! Schneider has a talent for crafting stories with authentic police procedure, creative thriller plots, substantial and intriguing characters, suspenseful pacing, smart but accessible writing, and immersion into the Los Angeles region. I enthusiastically recommend it to detective fiction fans with a yen for dark passages. I have already purchased the rest of the series and can't wait to dive in!
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Marco Carocari
4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling, fresh new voice
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
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Tully Jarsdel is definitely not someone I've encountered before in mysteries, and I instantly took to him. The protagonist as a former history professor turned LAPD officer who is following a calling, yet can't seem to fit in, really worked for me on many levels.
Joseph Schneider does a great job telling a twisted story, turning up the heat (literally), and introducing memorable characters, especially Tully's gay parents.
The book is filled with tons of fun facts about Los Angeles lore, and as an avid fan of the city, I found myself engrossed (and frequently checking out real life tidbits and locations). And while I enjoyed them, I must admit the many subplots and personal relationships took me out of the mystery, a few times. Still, I was all in from page one and finished 'One day you'll burn' in three days. Absolutely recommended, and I will be back for 'What waits for you'.
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R. Leader
5.0 out of 5 stars Go Ahead and Add Detective Tully Jarsdel to the Canon
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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The character is that good. I admit I went into the book with two areas of trepidation, or questions really: the first, wondering how Schneider was going to believably pull off the transition of an academic, from a non-traditional family of very traditional academics, and credibly become a high functioning, but not perfect -- and who wants that anyway -- police detective?

The other concern, even though I'm not particularly squeamish, was wondering where the 'breathing room' would be in the context of two very dark plots? Usually, the subplot in a police procedural exists to give the reader some comic relief or an exotic place to take a breath from the more heavy main plot.

Well, Schneider pulled off that magic trick with aplomb. Both the main plot and the subplot were uniquely compelling. And the 'breathing room' from what could have been unrelenting darkness, rather than being the forced cop schtick one's read a zillion times before, instead organically emanated from Tully himself: of course, his unique quirks stemming from a unique background, but more importantly, his worldview of how the job of being a police detective can move civilization forward to a better place. Yeah, okay, that sounds a bit dry; but it works.

Add to that, an irresistible and idiosyncratic look at some long forgotten films which are memorably given their due -- and the lore of L.A. itself -- the city of dreams (and traffic), and you have a multi-layered compelling story that I read in half a weekend.

Lots of literary cops are smart, but few as damn interesting in the way they solve the crime as Tully Jarsdel. I highly recommend it, and look forward to reading the sequel in another half a weekend.
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Bill
3.0 out of 5 stars Story itself was good but the author spends far too much time on unnecessary, esoteric topics
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021
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I was disappointed with this book. The main character is a former academic who left academe to join the police. As a retired college professor, I was interested. I read Amazon’s review and decided to read it.

The first two-thirds of the book includes long and, to me, tedious sections about esoteric aspects of the film industry and about ancient history (the main character’s former academic discipline). These sections are boring and beyond my understanding, even though I have taken courses recently about films. The last one-third, that deals directly with the main plot lines, and the end are good.

The main character’s parents also take up a good deal of space as well. I found them not to be likeable and not realistic, given that they both are college professors.

The chapter length varies significantly from one chapter to the next. I read authors such as Connelly, Crais, Grippando, Kellerman, Lawson, and Paretsky. Their chapter length is pretty consistent and makes it easier to plan how much I can read when I sit down to do so.

Even though this is Schneider’s first novel, I am not willing to give him a second chance.
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ketya
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a pure joy.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2022
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This book is a pure joy. I loved reading crime novels all my life but recently had bad luck finding good ones - easily predictable plot, flat characters, 6th grade English. One Day You'll Burn is different in a good way. It's enjoyable both as a crime story with interesting plot and as a novel with nicely written characters, wonderful language, lots of references and love for Los Angeles. Try this book if you want more than pulp fiction. And don't forget to read the next two. I hope they'll make TV series based on these book.
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seattlesue
4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky and original
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
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I enjoyed this book a great deal. I can honestly say I've never read one quite like it. With an interesting, if threadbare and seedy, location, a really heinous crime, and intriguing but flawed characters, I was hooked quickly by this first time author. Some of the characters made me want to hit them over the head with a blunt object. Tully had some cringe worthy interactions with people and was a total history nerd. But it was a good read. My only real complaint would be that there were a few loose ends that weren't tied up to my satisfaction. The next book, for which there was a long preview, looks good, if even creepier, as well.
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