Up Jumped the Devil

by Blair S. Walker

Book Overview

A five-year veteran of the Baltimore Herald's police beat, Darryl Billups is one of the paper's top reporters. He earned the distinction the hard way, combining a nose for news, innate writing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380974207
• ISBN13: 9780380974207
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 5.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great , refreshing, couldn't wait for the second book

I just loved this book. A fan of mysteries, but having trouble finding ones to my liking, I was so pleased when I read this book. Daryll Billups, kept me laughing and intrigued. I also like that his character was fully developed. I loved hearing about what was going on in his life outside of his detective work. I liked the set up for a series, because I will be looking out for future books. Make sure you pick this one up.

Might make a nice tv pilot if the writing wasn't so good!

Darryl Billups, Baltimore Maryland Police Reporter, has to deal with office politics, personal relationships, and the evils of race hate and domestic terrorism. Walker has an excellent ear for conversations, and an excellent eye for real life situations. There is little need for suspension of disbelief, so well structured is the plot and the characterizations. A nice blend of public and private, suspense and romance.

We've simply GOT to see more from this guy!

I never know what to expect when I pick up a 'new' author for the first time, and quite often, my fears are justified. Not this time! Blair Walker has a terrific, one-of-a-kind style that holds your interest on every single page. (And the story is as terrific as his style!) Watch out, John Grisham; there's a new talent right over your shoulder....

Blair Walker created a winner!

Up Jumped the Devil was a treat. Blair walker has created a character (Darryl Billups) that all African-American men can identify with. We watch Darryl deal with everyday problems (work, women and family)while trying to stop a horrific hate crime. This book is a must for any collection.