Higgins, George V. 1939-1999
Overview
| Works: | 198 works in 859 publications in 17 languages and 28,848 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Detective and mystery fiction Legal fiction (Literature) Drama Thrillers (Motion pictures) Crime films Thrillers (Fiction) Gangster fiction Novels Psychological fiction |
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| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, Adapter, Conceptor |
| Classifications: | PS3558.I356, 813.54 |
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Most widely held works about
George V Higgins
- Killing them softly by Andrew Dominik( Visual )
- The friends of Eddie Coyle( Visual )
- The progress of the seasons : forty years of baseball in our town by George V Higgins( Book )
- Havoc in the hub : a reading of George V. Higgins by Peter Wolfe( Book )
- The progress of the seasons : forty years of baseball in our town by George V Higgins( )
- George V. Higgins : the life and writings by Erwin H Ford( Book )
- George V. Higgins : a retrospective exhibition : Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina, November 9, 2006-January 15, 2007 by George V Higgins( Book )
- George Higgins with Malcolm Bradbury by George V Higgins( Visual )
- Wonderful times : George V. Higgins talks about his writing career to Pierre Bondil by Pierre Bondil( )
- George V. Higgins, crime novelist by George V Higgins( Recording )
- George V. Higgins interview( )
- [Memorial service program for George V. Higgins : 1939-1999]( Book )
- The South Bank show George V. Higgins( Visual )
- Higgins, George V. [Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1999, A16 ; New York Times, Nov. 8, 1999, B10 ; People, Nov. 22, 1999, 177 ; Variety, Nov. 15, 1999, 102] by Harris M Lentz( )
- Annual dinner : April 16, 1993, Campus Room, Capstone House, the University of South Carolina by Thomas Cooper Society( Book )
- George V. Higgins interview by Matthew Joseph Bruccoli( )
- Legal fact and fiction( )
- The Erwin Ford Collection of George V. Higgins by Erwin H Ford( )
- [Blurb relating to The only thing that counts] : [the Ernest Hemingway-Maxwell Perkins correspondence ; edited by Matthew J. Bruccoli] by George V Higgins( )
- Standup guys : James Ellroy, George V. Higgins, Elmore Leonard by Douglas Shaw( )
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Most widely held works by
George V Higgins
The friends of Eddie Coyle by
George V Higgins(
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65 editions published between 1970 and 2016 in 11 languages and held by 1,743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eddie Coyle is a small-time gun dealer with a big-time problem: who to sell out to avoid going to prison. While mob bosses, cops, hoods, gunmen, thieves, and executioners give Eddie plenty of choices, he has few options. Any decision could cost him his life
65 editions published between 1970 and 2016 in 11 languages and held by 1,743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eddie Coyle is a small-time gun dealer with a big-time problem: who to sell out to avoid going to prison. While mob bosses, cops, hoods, gunmen, thieves, and executioners give Eddie plenty of choices, he has few options. Any decision could cost him his life
Outlaws : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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25 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Betrayers and betrayed are caught in a deadly web of deceit after a series of successful armored-car robberies in Massachusetts leads to murder
25 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Betrayers and betrayed are caught in a deadly web of deceit after a series of successful armored-car robberies in Massachusetts leads to murder
Cogan's trade by
George V Higgins(
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43 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 11 languages and held by 1,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... Cogan is an enforcer; and when the Mob's rules get broken, he gets hired to ply his trade--murder. ... Cogan is called in when a high-stake card game under the protection of the Mob is heisted. Expertly, with a ruthless businessman's efficiency, a shrewd sense of other people's weaknesses, and a style as cold as his stare, Cogan moves with reliable precision to restore the status quo as ill-conceived capers and double-dealing shenanigans erupt into high-voltage violence."--Publisher's description
43 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 11 languages and held by 1,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... Cogan is an enforcer; and when the Mob's rules get broken, he gets hired to ply his trade--murder. ... Cogan is called in when a high-stake card game under the protection of the Mob is heisted. Expertly, with a ruthless businessman's efficiency, a shrewd sense of other people's weaknesses, and a style as cold as his stare, Cogan moves with reliable precision to restore the status quo as ill-conceived capers and double-dealing shenanigans erupt into high-voltage violence."--Publisher's description
At end of day by
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16 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and held by 1,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An explosive secret about the reality of crime and justice in America forms the heart of this first-class crime novel inspired by a true story. The author of "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" penned this latest work just prior to his death in 1999
16 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and held by 1,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An explosive secret about the reality of crime and justice in America forms the heart of this first-class crime novel inspired by a true story. The author of "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" penned this latest work just prior to his death in 1999
Bomber's law : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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20 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,057 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bomber Lawrence took mandatory retirement, but his successor finally recalled him to headquarters to keep an eye on a detective who was trying to nail a main man in the mob
20 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,057 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bomber Lawrence took mandatory retirement, but his successor finally recalled him to headquarters to keep an eye on a detective who was trying to nail a main man in the mob
Wonderful years, wonderful years by
George V Higgins(
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20 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,024 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Newberry Honor
20 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,024 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Newberry Honor
The digger's game by
George V Higgins(
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32 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of Jerry Digger Doherty, a small time hood fighting for his life in a world of loan sharks and hit men, Vegas gamblers and Boston Mafiosi, street punks and whores. It's as brutal as a baseball bat across the knees
32 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of Jerry Digger Doherty, a small time hood fighting for his life in a world of loan sharks and hit men, Vegas gamblers and Boston Mafiosi, street punks and whores. It's as brutal as a baseball bat across the knees
Kennedy for the defense by
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24 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and Dutch and held by 920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A masterwork of crime and black comedy, George V. Higgins is in his element as he spell-bindingly recounts lawyer Jerry Kennedy's more fragrant cases. Keen to take some time off, Jerry Kennedy plans a short holiday en famille at Green Harbor, his eclectic clients don't get the memo however. His drive-by clientele, the car thieves, pimps, drug dealers and boatyard mechanics are diverse in all respects but one, persistence. Matters come to a head when a midnight intruder breaks into Kennedy's home, knife drawn and determination blaring in his eyes. In deciphering the imposter's intentions, Jerry's qualities of honesty, responsibility and downright hard work are seriously put to the test. Brimming with a bevy of bimbos, bent cops and bad actors, Kennedy for the Defense shows us the Boston crooks-and-cops world through an attorney's eyes
24 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and Dutch and held by 920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A masterwork of crime and black comedy, George V. Higgins is in his element as he spell-bindingly recounts lawyer Jerry Kennedy's more fragrant cases. Keen to take some time off, Jerry Kennedy plans a short holiday en famille at Green Harbor, his eclectic clients don't get the memo however. His drive-by clientele, the car thieves, pimps, drug dealers and boatyard mechanics are diverse in all respects but one, persistence. Matters come to a head when a midnight intruder breaks into Kennedy's home, knife drawn and determination blaring in his eyes. In deciphering the imposter's intentions, Jerry's qualities of honesty, responsibility and downright hard work are seriously put to the test. Brimming with a bevy of bimbos, bent cops and bad actors, Kennedy for the Defense shows us the Boston crooks-and-cops world through an attorney's eyes
Trust by
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19 editions published between 1989 and 2012 in English and Polish and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Earle Beale finds himself mixed up with Jimmy Battaglia and other shady characters
19 editions published between 1989 and 2012 in English and Polish and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Earle Beale finds himself mixed up with Jimmy Battaglia and other shady characters
Defending Billy Ryan : a Jerry Kennedy novel by
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23 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve years ago Jerry Kennedy delivered his first report, Kennedy for the Defense, on being the classiest sleazy criminal lawyer in Boston, as Mack, his then-wife, called him. Seven years ago, Jerry called in again, with Penance for Jerry Kennedy. After that, things only got worse. Much worse. But in this latest dispatch, we learn that Jerry is digging himself out of a big hole, defending Billy Ryan - the longtime commissioner of Public Works has cut one shady deal too
23 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve years ago Jerry Kennedy delivered his first report, Kennedy for the Defense, on being the classiest sleazy criminal lawyer in Boston, as Mack, his then-wife, called him. Seven years ago, Jerry called in again, with Penance for Jerry Kennedy. After that, things only got worse. Much worse. But in this latest dispatch, we learn that Jerry is digging himself out of a big hole, defending Billy Ryan - the longtime commissioner of Public Works has cut one shady deal too
The Mandeville Talent by
George V Higgins(
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10 editions published between 1991 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe Corey, a promising young Manhattan attorney, gets drawn into an unsolved murder that happened 23 years ago. It's against his better judgment, but this is no ordinary crime. The victim is his wife's grandfather, Jim Mandeville, once president of a small-town New England bank. What was it that compelled Mandeville to go to the bank at 5:30 that cold December morning to be killed by his own 12-gauge shotgun? It's up to Corey and his flamboyant sidekick, Baldo Lanucci, retired intelligence agent, to reheat cold leads -- and when they do, things turn hotter than anyone ever expected!
10 editions published between 1991 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe Corey, a promising young Manhattan attorney, gets drawn into an unsolved murder that happened 23 years ago. It's against his better judgment, but this is no ordinary crime. The victim is his wife's grandfather, Jim Mandeville, once president of a small-town New England bank. What was it that compelled Mandeville to go to the bank at 5:30 that cold December morning to be killed by his own 12-gauge shotgun? It's up to Corey and his flamboyant sidekick, Baldo Lanucci, retired intelligence agent, to reheat cold leads -- and when they do, things turn hotter than anyone ever expected!
Impostors : a novel by
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15 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mark Baldwin, a wealthy newspaper owner, hires Connie Gates to pretend to be an investigative reporter in order to get close to Joe Logan, and determine what information he will reveal at his trial about Baldwin
15 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mark Baldwin, a wealthy newspaper owner, hires Connie Gates to pretend to be an investigative reporter in order to get close to Joe Logan, and determine what information he will reveal at his trial about Baldwin
Victories by
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12 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in rural Vermont in 1968, a former big-league pitcher turned game warden is pressured to become involved in politics
12 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in rural Vermont in 1968, a former big-league pitcher turned game warden is pressured to become involved in politics
The agent by
George V Higgins(
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 829 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel on sports agents as they strike million-dollar deals with athletes and sponsors and reap huge profits. The hero is Alex Drouhin, a top agent who is murdered in his mansion in Boston. By the author of A Change of Gravity
7 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 829 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel on sports agents as they strike million-dollar deals with athletes and sponsors and reap huge profits. The hero is Alex Drouhin, a top agent who is murdered in his mansion in Boston. By the author of A Change of Gravity
The patriot game by
George V Higgins(
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20 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pete Riordan is assigned to find a mysterious IRA leader who has been trying to buy guns in the U.S., and one prime suspect is a man his brother got convicted and sent to Walpole
20 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pete Riordan is assigned to find a mysterious IRA leader who has been trying to buy guns in the U.S., and one prime suspect is a man his brother got convicted and sent to Walpole
The rat on fire by
George V Higgins(
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29 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Fein is a small-time lawyer, occasional booking agent, and full-time slumlord. But he's nobody's fool. So when the tenants of his dilapidated buildings refuse to pay rent because of rats, Jerry knows just the man to help him?Leo Proctor, a professional arsonist, who can make a fire marshal look the other way for a little cash. But the heat is on over at the police station as well, and a couple of cops are suddenly feeling pressure from their superiors to produce, and something has got to give.--Amazon.com
29 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Fein is a small-time lawyer, occasional booking agent, and full-time slumlord. But he's nobody's fool. So when the tenants of his dilapidated buildings refuse to pay rent because of rats, Jerry knows just the man to help him?Leo Proctor, a professional arsonist, who can make a fire marshal look the other way for a little cash. But the heat is on over at the police station as well, and a couple of cops are suddenly feeling pressure from their superiors to produce, and something has got to give.--Amazon.com
A choice of enemies by
George V Higgins(
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12 editions published between 1983 and 1987 in English and held by 808 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1983 and 1987 in English and held by 808 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Swan boats at four : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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12 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A drawing room comedy which takes place on board a luxury liner. The protagonists are David Carroll, a Boston banker; Frances, his wife; Melissa Murray, Carroll's ex-mistress who works for the liner; and Burton Rutledge a charming con man with a mission. By the author of Bomber's Law
12 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A drawing room comedy which takes place on board a luxury liner. The protagonists are David Carroll, a Boston banker; Frances, his wife; Melissa Murray, Carroll's ex-mistress who works for the liner; and Burton Rutledge a charming con man with a mission. By the author of Bomber's Law
Penance for Jerry Kennedy by
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16 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Kennedy is defending his accountant; a loyal, honest man unwilling to give evidence against a client. However, none of Kennedy's normal allies are being all that helpful
16 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Kennedy is defending his accountant; a loyal, honest man unwilling to give evidence against a client. However, none of Kennedy's normal allies are being all that helpful
Sandra Nichols found dead : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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13 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A case of wrongful death brought by the estate of Sandra Nichols against Peter Wade on behalf of her three children. Lawyer Jerry Kennedy must prove that Wade, Sandra's latest husband, had a motive, the means and the opportunity to kill her. Indications are Wade hired Sandra's lover to do the job for him
13 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A case of wrongful death brought by the estate of Sandra Nichols against Peter Wade on behalf of her three children. Lawyer Jerry Kennedy must prove that Wade, Sandra's latest husband, had a motive, the means and the opportunity to kill her. Indications are Wade hired Sandra's lover to do the job for him
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- Kennedy, Jerry (Fictitious character)
- Colonial Press (Clinton, Mass.) Printer
- Dominik, Andrew Adapter Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Actor
- Pitt, Brad 1963- Producer Adapter Actor
- Mendelsohn, Ben Performer Actor
- Liotta, Ray Actor
- Jenkins, Richard 1947- Performer Actor
- Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc
- Annapurna Productions
- Plan B Entertainment
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Authors, American Automobile dealers--Employees Bankers Bishops Boston Red Sox (Baseball team) Business Businessmen Card games Chauffeurs Crime Criminal behavior Criminal law Criminals Cruise ships Detective and mystery stories Elections English fiction Fenway Park (Boston, Mass.) Gambling Gangsters Higgins, George V., Illegal arms transfers Journalists Kennedy, Jerry (Fictitious character) Landlords Legal stories Loyalty Mafia Massachusetts Massachusetts--Boston Mass murder Middle age Middle-aged persons Novelists, American Ocean travel Organized crime Police Political fiction, American Politicians Politics and government Rats Robbery Scandals Sports agents Thrillers (Motion pictures) Trials United States United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation Usury Vermont
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George V. Higgins Amerikaans advocaat (1939-1999)
George V. Higgins US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller, Anwalt und Hochschullehrer
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Higgins, George V.
Higgins, George V., 1939-
Higgins George Vincent
Higgins, George Vincent 1939-
Higgins, Georges V.
Higgins, Georges V. 1939-
Джордж В. Хиггинс
Джордж Хигинс
Хиггинс Д.
Хиггинс Джордж
جورج فى. هيجينز
جورج في. هيغينز
ジョージ・V・ヒギンズ
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