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Catch and Release Audio CD – Audiobook, November 5, 2013

by Lawrence Block (Author, Narrator), Lynne Block (Narrator)
4.2 out of 5 stars (108)
Editors' pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
One of the most highly acclaimed novelists in the crime genre, Lawrence Block is also a master of the short story. The sixteen stories (and one stage play!) collected here feature appearances by some of Block s most famous characters, including burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr and private detective Matt Scudder, as well as glimpses into the minds of a rogue's gallery of killers, sociopaths, and crooked cops. You'll meet a compulsive hoarder whose towering piles of trash and treasures hide disturbing secrets...a beautiful young tennis star with a possessive secret admirer...a dealer in stolen art who is unwilling to part with his most prized possession...poker players with agendas that have nothing to do with the cards in their hands...and a catch-and-release fisherman whose preferred catch walks on two legs.
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Dreamscape Media
  3. Publication date
    November 5, 2013
  4. Reading age
    18 years and up
  5. Dimensions
    5.66 x 0.41 x 4.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1629231428
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1629231426
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Starred review. ""Block's short stories are intelligent and respectful of the reader yet often take an unexpected turn. He plays fair. If you reread the story, you'll find that he left you little clues about the final destination but didn't connect the dots. Block is a master of the long-form mystery, and this collection proves he's got the short form locked down as well."" - Booklist

About the Author

Lawrence Block is the recipient of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and an internationally renowned bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series as well as dozens of short stories, articles, and books on writing. He has won four Edgar and Shamus Awards, the Nero and Philip Marlowe Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America.

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Lawrence Block is the recipient of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and an internationally renowned bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series as well as dozens of short stories, articles, and books on writing. He has won four Edgar and Shamus Awards, the Nero and Philip Marlowe Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dreamscape Media
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1629231428
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1629231426
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.03 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.66 x 0.41 x 4.9 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,867 in Mystery Anthologies (Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars (108)

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Lawrence Block has been writing crime, mystery, and suspense fiction for more than half a century. He has published more than 100 books, and no end of short stories.

LB is best known for his series characters, including Matthew Scudder, Bernie Rhodenbarr, Evan Tanner, and Keller. LB has also published under pseudonyms including Jill Emerson, John Warren Wells, Lesley Evans, and Anne Campbell Clarke.

His monthly instructional column ran in Writer’s Digest for 14 years and led to a series of books for writers. He has also written television and film screenplays. Several of LB’s books have been filmed, including A Walk Among the Tombstones.

LB is a Grand Master of Mystery Writers of America. He has won multiple Edgar and Shamus awards, the Japanese Maltese Falcon award, the Nero Wolfe and Philip Marlowe awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America, and the Diamond Dagger for Life Achievement from the Crime Writers Association of the UK, been proclaimed a Grand Maitre du Roman Noir, and has been awarded the Société 813 trophy.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
108 global ratings

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Customers find the book's storytelling style engaging, with one noting it's among the most suspenseful works by the author. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its well-written content and entertainment value, and customers consider it worth the price.
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13 customers mention storytelling style, 11 positive, 2 negative
Customers appreciate the storytelling style of the book, describing it as masterful and interesting, with one customer noting its dark themes.
Short story collection. Some strange plots, not for the easily offended. Have read some of Mr. Block's other books....Read more
Well written, earlier LB smolderer; short stories, creepy compelling, some with an O. Henry-ish twist; very enjoyable.Read more
...The story reels you in and won't release you until after the climax. A well crafted tale that you will enjoy from start to finish.Read more
A retired serial killer who just can't stop himself. Pretty interesting short story. Disturbing, but it should be if it's from Block.Read more
9 customers mention enjoyment, 8 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book very enjoyable and great to read.
...Because he gets so much out of every sentence, he's an excellent writer of short stories.Read more
...an entertaining read ... some old friends, and some new ones ... LB is consistently enjoyable no matter what the venue or ambiance ...Read more
...Still a good read. I give it four stars.Read more
...A well crafted tale that you will enjoy from start to finish.Read more
6 customers mention value for money, 5 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book worth its price.
...Do give this book a try! It really is worth it.Read more
...Catch & release is a gem of a scarey story, and a real bargain for 99 cents.Read more
...The title story, Catch and Release is worth the price of this book alone.Read more
I BOUGHT THIS BECAUSE IT WAS CHEAP BUT IT WAS NOT WORTH THE MONEY. I DON'TTHINK IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ANY BETTER IF IT WAS FREE.Read more
5 customers mention writer quality, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book.
...he gets so much out of every sentence, he's an excellent writer of short stories.Read more
...The guy's a good story teller and great writer.Read more
...knowledgeable in human nature and behaviours as they come and writes exceedingly well. Do give this book a try! It really is worth it.Read more
Well written, earlier LB smolderer; short stories, creepy compelling, some with an O. Henry-ish twist; very enjoyable.Read more

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  • J. Fields
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hell Yes
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2011
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    For my money, the best of the short story offerings from Mr. Block so far on Amazon. What's beautiful about this story is the solely unique concept of the main character in regards to his two hobbies. You haven't seen a story like this before, written like this before. How often can you say that?

    Bloody, tense, unforgiving, fascinating and a reminder that when the story needs it, Block has a vast array of sharp edges at his disposal and he's not afraid to use them.

    I almost want this to be a fully realized novel. But maybe I don't. It's so perfect as it is, I just have no idea what could make it better. I know that when it ends, you wish it hadn't ended.

    Read Catch & Release. You probably won't find a better more original story in this vein in any format this year.
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  • William
    4.0 out of 5 stars not for the easily offended. Have read some of Mr
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017
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    Short story collection. Some strange plots, not for the easily offended. Have read some of Mr. Block's other books. The guy's a good story teller and great writer.
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  • Eric Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars L. Block the master. Does it get better for short stories?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
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    I have the Kindle version. This is a biased review. Lawrence Block is my favorite author. He has a way that the dialogue resonates with me the way he presents the story. I have heard some people call it a slow burn. Great read if you enjoy short stories. Sometimes short stories just hit the spot. These are sometimes pretty dark tales. Murder, Mystery, and Intrigue, presented with twists and turns along the way. Definitely worth it if you are a L. Block fan.
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  • Miguel Tonnies
    5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely brilliant EDIT ABOUT THE NEW BOOK WITH THE SAME NAME
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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    There is aflaw in the system. block published the Catch and Release short story as a solo a while ago, and i reviewed it. Brilliant.

    Now the same titled book, containing 17 short stories by Block has been release and i am told that i already reviewed it. Wrong.

    This collection is absolutely brilliant, by an Author who is as knowledgeable in human nature and behaviours as they come and writes exceedingly well.

    Do give this book a try! It really is worth it.
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  • Carl Gold
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lawrence Block the master
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014
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    LB is one of the only authors whose books I actually buy. Normally I am too cheap to pay for evanescent pleasures. LB , however , is simply so loveable and honest - he's like the small store owner who works so hard for you that you really want to make sure he thrives even if you don't need what he sells. I cannot claim to have read everything he has written but I'm reasonably sure I've put a significant dent in his oeuvre. I buy his books and thensave them for special occasions - snow days like today. The only reason I did not 5 star this collection is that one of the stories did not seem up to his usual quality - a trifle I admit. Truly if for no other reason that getting great casting for the forthcoming Scudder movie , it deserves 10 stars. And I wonder if Scud missiles were named in homage to Matthew and LB? Anyway , you will not regret the purchase of this book - I do recommend , however, reading some of his novels first so you can better understand how his mind works.
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  • Tony J. Munoz
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Block can make you feel you are in the story, great story, keep pulling out the old stuff.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014
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    lawrence Block can use any nom-de-plume, but his style is very obvious. Mr. Block has a very unique style of telling a story.
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  • Scott working american schmuck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice glad I read this
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I read a book of this author's some time ago and when I saw this collection of short stories it somehow made me glad to k ow he was still plying his trade. I enjoyed every bit of this book and so will you if you choose to.
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this Book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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    What can I say? It’s Lawrence Block? Even his intentionally old trashy stuff is great.
    He is one of the smartest most gifted writers ever in my eyes.
    This book is vignettes that take some hard and soft turns. Clever as usual, you won’t be dissapointed reading Block in any form is pure joy to me.
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  • Hooray!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Block knows people and writes about the shadow like no other author - loved this
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2015
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    Lawrence Block is the daddy. Not so keen on his rather whimsical 'comedy' style in some of his work but the air of menace and danger and sinister foreboding is palpable. Block knows people and writes about the shadow like no other author - loved this collection
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  • don22754
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read the first story.
    Reviewed in Australia on July 8, 2014
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    Some menacing writing by this famous, and famously patchy author. Living with the task of writing does call for frequent breaks to retain sanity and balance, and it's impossible to always get it right. Catch and Release is tautly written, and eerily plausible.
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  • kosar34
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alles 👍🏻.
    Reviewed in Germany on September 11, 2020
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    Alles super gelaufen. 👍🏻
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  • grandpapa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Block
    Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2013
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    LB just provides constant change. Always a fun read. The only way he could improve is to send me money for great reviews. lol
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  • JGL
    4.0 out of 5 stars Careful before you buy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2014
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    In common with a lot of Lawrence Block's short story collections, some of these have appeared elsewhere, either as stand alone stories or in other collections. It is this latter that rather bugs me as I think it is fair enough if stories get written for magazines or as Kindle editions, but when they are collected I think they should go in one volume and that's it. That gripe aside this volume is still worth getting as the stories are the usual Block fare of humorous, sometimes quite frankly ridiculous situations that get out of hand and are only sometimes resolved. Taut as a bow string (cliche!) they entertain without causing you to think too hard. These are for entertainment and you will be entertained, just be careful you haven't read the stories before
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