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Immoral Certainty Paperback – April 7, 1992

by Robert K. Tanenbaum (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 255
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Assistant District Attorney Butch Karp and his colleague, Marlene Ciampi, investigate the suspect in three savage murders and follow a trail of death and insanity from a posh day-care center to the Mafia to a monstrous killer. Reissue.
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  1. Book 3 of 29
    Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Signet
  5. Publication date
    April 7, 1992
  6. Dimensions
    4.25 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0451171861
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0451171863
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Tanenbaum--currently a candidate for Los Angeles D.A.--cooks up a shocking and credible addition to his N.Y.C.-based Butch Karp crime series. More than a million copies of Tanenbaum's books are in print, and his next, Reversible Error , will be a Dutton April release. Author tour.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Signet (April 7, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451171861
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451171863
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 255

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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255 global ratings

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C. Priem
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm happy
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
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Good reading
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P.F. Walsh
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Early Book in the Series
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018
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This is one of his very early books--he and Marlene are only dating and the kids have not yet arrived. It is a really fun read. I think the author may have had more passion for writing back then than he does now. His newfound excitement was on display. It was also fun to see what a wild woman Marlene was during the pre-marriage days.
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Mac Townsend
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely grand storyteller!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
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Tannenbaum writes the most interesting tales I've read. And I think I've read most of his, and going back now to read them again. Only 3 other authors do I re-read: Steve Coonts, Daniel Silva, Tom Clancy, and Tannenbaum.
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MED
3.0 out of 5 stars Some of the content is tough to take..l
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2012
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Tanenbaum returns with Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi - two NY ADA's, in love and working the for famed NY prosecutor's office. This installment in the long running series begins with a petty burgler, Felix Tighe who assaults a NY police officer when he is caught climbing down a fire escape with stolen goods. Tighe is a low life with dreams of the fast life.

At the same time Ciampi catches the case of a seven year old girl found dead in a trash bag outside her building. Ciampi sees abuse and charges Mom. But Karp tells her to ask more questions and Ciampi finds hidden horror.

Another crime comes front and center when a local mob guy is hit and the wheel man runs and contacts Karp.

Church connected day care, corrupt judges, local mafiosos, and demonic sacrifice combine for a disparate story. The child sexual abuse angle is tough to read and leaves the reader skirming.

Not the best book in the series but moves the storyline along. If you are a reader of the series, you will miss some critical information if you skip this but not strongly recommended for content alone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kidnaps and Murder
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019
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Another great Robert K Tanenbaum book starring Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi. A book about the grisly murders of children, a Boogie man and a bit of witchcraft thrown in. Twisted, a mystery, good court scenes and excitement. Worth the read!
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Mariana
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
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Good mystery with interesting main characters. Live the hint of romance during the race to solve the mystery.
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Bonnie
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
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I love all the books in this series, but this one was especially chilling. Lots of danger, adventure, and good writing.
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Dave Deno
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Riveting Tanenbaum Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014
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Butch and Marlene take us into the inner workings of a big city legal system with this gut-wrenching tale of child abuse and societal facades.
They both face cases that challenge their best detective skills and their lives.
The ending is particularly satisfying.
Immoral Certainty is another Tanenbaum winner!
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teri
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2016
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as advertised, very pleased
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice to know it is available.
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2023
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All good
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