Higgins, George V. 1939-1999
Overview
| Works: | 173 works in 780 publications in 17 languages and 30,111 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Detective and mystery fiction Drama Thrillers (Motion pictures) Crime films Thrillers (Fiction) Legal fiction (Literature) Psychological fiction Political fiction Film adaptations |
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| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, 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 )
- Wonderful times : George V. Higgins talks about his writing career to Pierre Bondil by Pierre Bondil( )
- George V. Higgins interview( )
- George V. Higgins, crime novelist by George V Higgins( Recording )
- George V. Higgins in conversation by 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( )
- Expiation ritual in the crime novels of George V. Higgins by Erwin H Ford( )
- George V. Higgins interview by Matthew Joseph Bruccoli( )
- [Memorial service program for George V. Higgins : 1939-1999]( Book )
- Of high moments and the horse you rode in on by William Safire( )
- The Erwin Ford Collection of George V. Higgins by Erwin H Ford( )
- A case of Chivas Regal by George V Higgins( )
- Annual dinner : April 16, 1993, Campus Room, Capstone House, the University of South Carolina by Thomas Cooper Society( Book )
- Legal fact and fiction( )
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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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77 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 12 languages and held by 1,798 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As members of a syndicate strive for recognition in the underworld, they learn to distrust their closest associates
77 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 12 languages and held by 1,798 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As members of a syndicate strive for recognition in the underworld, they learn to distrust their closest associates
Cogan's trade by
George V Higgins(
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51 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 12 languages and held by 1,437 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
51 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 12 languages and held by 1,437 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
Outlaws : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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21 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,410 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
21 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,410 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
At end of day by
George V Higgins(
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15 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and held by 1,184 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
15 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and held by 1,184 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 1,130 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 1,130 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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17 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Newberry Honor
17 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Newberry Honor
The digger's game by
George V Higgins(
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28 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 954 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
28 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 954 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
Trust by
George V Higgins(
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16 editions published between 1989 and 2012 in English and Polish and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Earle Beale finds himself mixed up with Jimmy Battaglia and other shady characters
16 editions published between 1989 and 2012 in English and Polish and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Earle Beale finds himself mixed up with Jimmy Battaglia and other shady characters
The Mandeville Talent by
George V Higgins(
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10 editions published between 1991 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 948 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 948 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!
Kennedy for the defense by
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22 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and Dutch and held by 938 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
22 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and Dutch and held by 938 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
Defending Billy Ryan : a Jerry Kennedy novel by
George V Higgins(
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21 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To - a situation made easier when a plea-bargaining crooked state legislator (Public Works Committee, natch) named Jack Bonaventre is in good voice. So Jerry digs in, looking hard for that edge to discredit the prosecution. The drama that follows in and around the Suffolk County Superior Court is vintage Higgins - the sort of stylish prose that prompted the London Sunday Times to say: "It used to be Henry James's town, now George V. Higgins has taken over Boston."
21 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To - a situation made easier when a plea-bargaining crooked state legislator (Public Works Committee, natch) named Jack Bonaventre is in good voice. So Jerry digs in, looking hard for that edge to discredit the prosecution. The drama that follows in and around the Suffolk County Superior Court is vintage Higgins - the sort of stylish prose that prompted the London Sunday Times to say: "It used to be Henry James's town, now George V. Higgins has taken over Boston."
The agent by
George V Higgins(
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 907 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
6 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 907 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
Impostors : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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14 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 898 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
14 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 898 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
George V Higgins(
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12 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in rural Vermont in 1968, the novel follows a former big-league pitcher turned game warden who is pressured to become involved in politics
12 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in rural Vermont in 1968, the novel follows a former big-league pitcher turned game warden who is pressured to become involved in politics
The patriot game by
George V Higgins(
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20 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in English and held by 877 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 held by 877 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
A choice of enemies by
George V Higgins(
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12 editions published between 1983 and 1987 in English and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1983 and 1987 in English and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Swan boats at four : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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9 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 845 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
9 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 845 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
The rat on fire by
George V Higgins(
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26 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
He was a slumlord and lawyer and nobody's fool - and neither were the tenants who lived in Jerry Fein's rotting buildings. They weren't paying rent - why should they when the rats lived there for free?
26 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
He was a slumlord and lawyer and nobody's fool - and neither were the tenants who lived in Jerry Fein's rotting buildings. They weren't paying rent - why should they when the rats lived there for free?
Sandra Nichols found dead : a novel by
George V Higgins(
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11 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and held by 792 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
11 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and held by 792 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
A change of gravity by
George V Higgins(
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10 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in English and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As they face a federal investigation into bribes and kick backs, two Massachusetts politicians analyze what went wrong. They discover the rules of politics have changed, what was good, clean wickedness in 1960 became a felony in 1996
10 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in English and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As they face a federal investigation into bribes and kick backs, two Massachusetts politicians analyze what went wrong. They discover the rules of politics have changed, what was good, clean wickedness in 1960 became a felony in 1996
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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 1939-
Higgins, Georges V. 1939-
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Джордж Хигинс
ジョージ・V・ヒギンズ
ヒギンズ, ジョージ・V
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