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The Hollow Girl (Moe Prager Mysteries (Paperback)) Paperback – May 18, 2014

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The final novel in one of the most critically acclaimed PI series in the annals of crime fiction!

"Few writers working in any genre offer tales with such moral complexity, dark humor, and, most of all, heart." --Megan Abbott, author of Dare Me

Drunk, alone, and racked with guilt over the tragic death of his girlfriend Pam, Moe Prager is destined for oblivion. But destiny takes a detour when a shadowy figure from Moe's past reappears to beg for Moe's help in locating her missing daughter. As a reluctant, distracted Moe delves into the case, he discovers that nothing is as it seems and no one involved is quite who or what they appear to be. This is especially true of the missing daughter, an early internet sensation known ironically as the Lost Girl or the Hollow Girl. The case itself is hollow, as Moe finds little proof that anyone is actually missing.

Things take a bizarre twist as Moe stumbles across a body in a trendy Manhattan apartment and the Hollow Girl suddenly re-emerges on video screens everywhere. It's a wild ride through the funhouse as Moe tries to piece together a case from the half-truths and lies told to him by a fool's parade of family members, washed-up showbiz types, uncaring cops, a doorman, and a lovesick PI. Even as the ticking clock gets louder, Moe is unsure if it's all a big hoax or if someone's life is really at stake. The question isn't whether or not Moe can find the Hollow Girl, but whether the Hollow Girl was ever there at all.

Book 9 of 9

Moe Prager
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May 18, 2014
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5.5 x 0.8 x 8.44 inches
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1440573018
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"Coleman's solid ninth Moe Prager novel ... this entry will resonate even with newcomers by dint of Prager's eloquently expressed bleak worldview." --Publishers Weekly

"Coleman gives Moe an absorbing send-off in this hard-boiled series finale.... Fans of literary mysteries...will devour this book." --Library Journal

"This is Moe's final hunt, and he's going to leave behind a slew of grieving fans, but his story is wrapped up perfectly here, filled with raw social commentary, nostalgia, and guarded hopefulness. Expect those attracted to The Hollow Girl by the reality entertainment elements to be hooked by Coleman's airtight writing in this literary heavyweight PI series." --Booklist, Starred Review

"It's nice to report that Moe...is poised to escape his past at the end of this one.... Revelations...wind up this atmospheric, bluesy case." --Kirkus Reviews

"The Hollow Girl...the final Moe Prager mystery...is a fitting conclusion to this intelligent, literary series by a fine writer who has made his reputation both as a mystery writer and a poet." --The Associated Press

"Coleman's writing is among the best. His dark probings are...profound." --Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

About the Author

Reed Farrel Coleman is a New York Times bestselling author that has been called a "hard-boiled poet" by NPR's Maureen Corrigan and the "noir poet laureate" in The Huffington Post. He has published more than twenty-five previous novels, including novels in Robert Parker’s Jesse Stone series, the critically acclaimed Moe Prager series, and the Gus Murphy series. A three-time winner of the Shamus Award, he has also won the Anthony, Macavity, Barry, and Audie Awards. He lives with his family on Long Island.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; First Edition (May 18, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1440573018
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1440573019
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.44 inches

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- #9,402 in Hard-Boiled Mystery
- #15,053 in Private Investigator Mysteries (Books)
- #27,343 in Psychological Thrillers (Books)

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Called a hard-boiled poet by NPR’s Maureen Corrigan and the noir poet laureate in the Huffington Post, Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-one novels—including six in Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series—short stories, poetry, and essays.

In addition to his acclaimed series characters, Moe Prager and Gus Murphy, he has written the stand-alone novel Gun Church and collaborated with decorated Irish crime writer Ken Bruen on the novel Tower.

Reed is a four time Edgar Award nominee in three different categories: Best Novel, Best Paperback Original, and Best Short Story. He is a four-time recipient of the Shamus Award for Best PI Novel of the Year. He has also won the Audie, Macavity, Barry, and Anthony Awards.

With their kids moved away to far off Brooklyn, Reed, his wife Rosanne, and their cats live in the wilds of Suffolk County on Long Island.

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audrey frances

classic PI noir, the end of a brilliant series

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014

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I read a lot of mystery/thrillers, mainly Scandinavian, and this series is one of my absolute favorites. Moe Prager is a weathered Brooklyn ex-cop, and as the story opens he's at the bottom of a bottle. Having lived a life filled with pain and loss and sorrow, he seemed to have finally found happiness when it all went horribly wrong. Then an old acquaintance asks him to help find her daughter, and Moe becomes engaged in the world once again in what is touted on the back cover as the final novel in the series.

The Hollow Girl was an early internet sensation, a controversial performance artist who upset many people when she faked suicide online. Now her mother says she's missing, though it's not clear that she's not just taking a break from her cold, complicated family. Then bodies start turning up. Is the Hollow Girl a victim, or the perpetrator?

One of the best things about these nine novels is Moe's first person narrative. He's a philosophical smartass, and here he reminisces about previous cases and characters, which is a lot of fun. These books are intriguing mysteries beautifully written, and Moe Prager is a wonderful character. This American series can stand toe to toe with the best Scandinavian myseries out there.

Though this is called the "final" Moe Prager novel, it needn't be. Moe doesn't die. He's not even sick. I'm hoping that after taking a break, author Coleman may revisit this amazing series. There's no reason Moe couldn't take another case some day, and I hope he does.

Though these novels can stand alone, the series is best enjoyed in order because Moe's life takes many turns as the cases play out. In order they are: Walking the Perfect Square, Redemption Street, The James Deans, Soul Patch, Empty Ever After, Innocent Monster, Hurt Machine, Onion Street and The Hollow Girl. Dedicated to Moe's fans, this is modern noir at its best.

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maureen bennett

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018

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Sad day if its really over

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014

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What a great series! If in fact this is the last one it was a great way to end it. This book had a nice little mystery and the way we got involved in moe's life was awesome. Feels like I really know him now I've always liked moe but just seems this one went a little deeper, what with his recovery from cancer and all the past deaths of his women. What a rough life he has had but still seems to care enough to do a great job as a PI. I know he has said this is the end if this series but I sure hope not, there is surely ways Moe could reemerge later on. I'm crossing my fingers.

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Amazonian

Good read

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2015

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I've read the entire Moe Prager series. The author keeps the stories moving. I find similar him to John Sanford.

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016

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Coleman is a superb thriller writer. Moe follows in the great tradition of American detectives. I have not read all of the other
Moe books so I cannot rate this one as opposed to other ones. I enjoyed particularly the description of Nancy's relationship with Moe. The ending was very good. I get fed up when writers feel that they have to describe every punch and counterblow. its for me sufficient that Moe is in hospital. Hopefully Coleman can do a stand-alone novel. He is such master
as a fiction writer that superlative words don't adequately describe his ability.

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andrew review

Good Not Great

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021

Really wanted to like this good. Coleman can write and his characters are great. But the crime aspects of this book were lacking and it wasn’t an exciting read. Think Coleman would be better as a straight fiction writer. Will read another one by Coleman though.

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Tom Devins

The Moe Prager Series

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017

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After receiving Where It Hurts (Gus Murphy) from a friend and learning about the award-winning Moe Prager series, I just completed reading the entire nine books in order. It ranks with the other great series I have read, e.g. John Sandford & John Lescroart. Will there ever be another Prager book? Or will I, like Moe, continue to experience withdrawal?

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Ted Feit

No Mo' Moe

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2015

The final novel in the Moe Prager series demonstrates again why these books and their protagonist are so popular with readers. Moe, a dyed-in-the-wool Brooklynite, ex-cop, PI and homespun philosopher who has beat stomach cancer, undertakes his final caper when Nancy Lustig, a figure from his very first case, retains him to find her missing daughter Sloane, now renamed Siobhan.

The daughter, as a teenager, who had gained notoriety and fame first as the Lost Girl in a series of performing art episodes on the internet, and then as the Hollow Girl as the happenings developed further, apparently is missing. Moe, who is wallowing in alcohol, still mourning the loss of his girl friend and soon-to-be-wife to an auto accident he witnessed from his apartment window, accepts the case, which gives him a steadying influence to help him emerge from his depression. Then the Hollow Girl begins to reappear after many years again on the internet, but this time in vicious attacks on her mother and father.

Naturally, the case develops differently from the original premise, and it falls to Moe to discover the facts and reasons for the woman’s performances, a plot that is a fitting conclusion to a storied career. The deep philosophical musings characteristic of the series remain front and center, and some of the more amusing comments and situations of previous volumes are not present here, but that is no deterrent from a serious finale setting the stage for Moe’s retirement.

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