Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Aric daviss novel is a dark and gritty ya noir thriller with a hero who reads as a cross between philip marlow and alex ryder. Im pretty sure its just the worlds way of reminding me that i owe a debt for dad. Fans of daviss nickel plated 2011 will welcome this sequel set in grand rapids, mich. See all books authored by aric davis, including a good and useful hurt, and weavers, and more on. Nickel is a twelve year old with street smarts and business acumen. In any case, this is the longest book ive ever written by a good margin, and should take care of the majority of your remaining summer reading needs, all at the amazing cost of. The first was the fort and i liked i so much i immediately started this one. Born in ithaca, new york, aric davis has lived most of his life in grand rapids, michigan. Following the tattoo industrys latest trend, creating tattoos that include the ashes of a customers dead relatives, leads to trouble for mike, who just began a new relationship with a body piercer, when his tattoos are linked to a serial killer. Aric s conversation with readers was mostly descriptive, communicative and interesting, but conversely, it could be brief and vague on a couple of occasions not a big.
It also serves as the first technical book with a strong emphasis on nickelboron. He is the author of the fort and the acclaimed ya novel nickel plated, called by gillian flynn a dark but humane, chilling and sometimes heartbreaking work of noir and given a top 10 booklist designation in 2011. Aric davis if you called a plumber because of a leaky pipe, youd probably be pretty pissed if they just stared at the pipe and said they couldnt work that day more if you called a plumber because of a leaky pipe, youd probably be pretty pissed if they just stared at the pipe and said they couldnt work that day because they werent in the mood. Paperback copies are available as well, just, you know, not for free. He spends his time hunting down and blackmailing local paedophiles and supplementing this job with a homegrown pot business. The author of a good and useful hurt, nickel plated, and from ashes rise, aric davis brings a unique flavor to his writing thanks to his sixteenyear career as a body piercer and punkrock aficionado. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare. Aric davis has pulled off quite a feat with nickel plated. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. He spends his time hunting down and blackmailing local paedophiles and supplementing this job with a. Aric davis books list of books by author aric davis. Aric davis raised in abusive foster homes, nickel escapes at the age of ten and pays his way by blackmailing online pedophiles, selling marijuana to high school students, and investigating crimes.
Its been 15 years since mandy reasoner was murdered a crime for which her boyfriend, duke, was convicted. Nickel plated by aric davis on march 22nd 2011 pages. For as long as he can remember, his life has hinged on the flip of. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Alongside reading and writing, he takes special delight in roller coasters, hockey, chilly weather, and. Galvanized by the growing community who doubts the evidence against duke, the two girls start on a path into a world of drugs and violence that will bring. For as long as he can remember, his life has hinged on the flip of a coin. Nickel has a wonderfully world weary voice tough, savvy and cynical about the failings of the world, but theres also a loneliness about him and for all. The imagery was good and the characters were relatable and likable. Arics conversation with readers was mostly descriptive, communicative and interesting, but conversely, it could be brief and vague on a couple of occasions not a big. She was a kid, though, i could tell that from just the few minutes on the phone, and kids have a funny way of finding me. Nickel plated nickel, book 1 by aric davis fantastic fiction. Nickel plated nickel, book 1 by aric davis book cover, description, publication history. Every so often you come across a book with a voice like a blast of pure oxygen. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Nickel, a canny, tough teenaged private investigator, in grand rapids, michigan. A novel of michigan, nickel plated, a good and useful hurt, the black death. For as long as he can remember, his life has hinged.
Her second novel, dark places, was named one of the best books of 2009 by publishers weeklyand her latest, gone girl, is a smash hit and an amazon best book of the month. Nickel plated was the first book i read of yours and it also was amazing, and i loved the character, but. Shop amongst our popular books, including 5, nickel plated, tunnel vision and more from aric davis. He has been through the foster system and abuse and he has escaped to start another life. Nickel from nickel plated by aric davis today, i have the great opportunity to interview a character that really is unlike anyone ive met in a ya book so far. Nickel plated had an uncomplicated and authentic plot and the contemporary writing style was easy to follow. Davis nickel plated makes the path daniels follows a grimly plausible one, and tosses in a.
My new book, the dear hunter, is free for digital download from now until thursday at midnight. Hes been through the system, even had a good dad for a few years, until he was gone, too. Nickel plated by aric davis follows the story of nickel, a 12 year old abuse survivor who has turned his horrible experiences around to be an avenging angel for abused kids in his neighbourhood. In addition to reading and writing, he also enjoys roller coasters, hockey, punk rock, and a good cigar. But when best friends betty and june discover that mandy was junes longforgotten aunt, they decide to pursue the mystery. Nickel plated is the second book by aric davis that ive read. If raymond chandler were alive and jumping on the ya bandwagon, this is the book hed have written. Nickel plated was the first book i read of yours and it also was amazing, and i loved the character, but im terribly disappointed i missed his cameo in the book.
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