Threshold of Pain

By Dennis M. Banahan

Book Overview

This complex and compelling novel, written by retired Chicago Police Lieutenant Dennis M. Banahan, reveals the many faces of crime in the city. Taut action, political intrigue and an earthy pathos illuminate the range of man's Threshold of Pain and create a sexy, fast-paced thriller.The story unfolds at the end of 1968, a volatile year in Chicago's history. Undercover (Chicago) police officer Johnnie Parello, who is assigned to the elite Red Squad Unit, stumbles upon an incredulous lead that may link a University of Chicago law student with the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy. When Parello attempts to launch an investigation into the matter, however, it appears that the FBI is stonewalling his efforts. Despite a federal injunction and pressure from the department to end the investigation, Parello and his partner, Big Mike Corrigan, are compelled to put the puzzle pieces together at all costs, and, it costs them plenty. The investigation that begins as a casual curiosity turns into a twenty-two year odyssey laden with death and political scandal.As we follow the well-structured plot, many characters captivate us, from Big Mike Corrigan's six-foot-seven thrust of spring-loaded energy to the dark, silky-skinned beauty of Detective Rennata McCray. Crisp writing and good pacing make Threshold of Pain a thoroughly engrossing crime novel.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582440883
• ISBN13: 9781582440880
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Rutledge Books
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Threshold of Pain

Rivetting!!! This action packed thriller should hit the big screen. Dennis Banahan has a unique ability to draw the reader deep into this hard-core, yet emotional, mystery. Get back to work Dennis, I want more...

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Policemen become involved in any number of good story telling situations in the course of their careers. Most become adept in recounting these stories both to their colleagues and to their non police friends. Dennis Banahan is by far the best story teller I have come accross in my own career. He proves that in this book! I was privileged to read this book several years before it was published during one notably long evening in the 7th District Watch Commander's Office. I told him then that I wanted the millionth copy autographed. Now that I bought it and reread it, that still goes.

Great

This is a great book! I'm halfway through this novel, and I cannot put it down. I have met the author, he is a friend of one of the Supervisor's where I work, and have an autographed copy. I would like to say, congratulations Dennis, you wrote a fantastic book, and I hope you continue writing, you have great talent.--Jeff

FEVER'S RISING AND THERE'S BLOOD ON THE STREETS!

Ready for a '60's flashback? This time, Dennis Bahanan presents it Chicago-style, when there was revolution in the air, blood on the streets, and the Windy City citizens were rising up angry. The incendiary political climate affected even Chicago's finest where, according to Banahan, a disturbing and deadly plot is unfolding. For anyone who remembers those dangerous times, or wants a fast-paced ticket to ride through the bloody streets, read this book. The characters that storm through Banahan's stunning debut novel are dressed to chill.

The best crime novel I've read in years!

This novel was so suspenseful that I could not put it down (I read all 400 pages in 3 days!). The plot was fast-paced and filled with brilliant characterizations and surprising twists. I will be the first in line for this author's next publication.