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Let the Devil Sleep
(Dave Gurney #3)
John Verdon
3.89 · Rating details · 7,281 ratings · 621 reviews
In this latest novel from bestselling author John Verdon, ingenious puzzle solver Dave Gurney puts under the magnifying glass a notorious serial murder – one whose motives have been enshrined as law-enforcement dogma - and discovers that everyone has it wrong.
The most decorated homicide detective in NYPD history, Dave Gurney is still trying to adjust to his life of quasi In this latest novel from bestselling author John Verdon, ingenious puzzle solver Dave Gurney puts under the magnifying glass a notorious serial murder – one whose motives have been enshrined as law-enforcement dogma - and discovers that everyone has it wrong.
The most decorated homicide detective in NYPD history, Dave Gurney is still trying to adjust to his life of quasi-retirement in upstate New York when a young woman who is producing a documentary on a notorious murder spree seeks his counsel. Soon after, Gurney begins feeling threatened: a razor-sharp hunting arrow lands in his yard, and he narrowly escapes serious injury in a booby-trapped basement. As things grow more bizarre, he finds himself reexamining the case of The Good Shepherd, which ten years before involved a series of roadside shootings and a rage-against-the-rich manifesto. The killings ceased, and a cult of analysis grew up around the case with a consensus opinion that no one would dream of challenging -- no one, that is, but Dave Gurney.
Mocked even by some who'd been his supporters in previous investigations, Dave realizes that the killer is too clever to ever be found. The only gambit that may make sense is also the most dangerous – to make himself a target and get the killer to come to him.
To survive, Gurney must rely on three allies: his beloved wife Madeleine, impressively intuitive and a beacon of light in the gathering darkness; his de-facto investigative "partner" Jack Hardwick, always ready to spit in authority's face but wily when it counts; and his son Kyle, who has come back into Gurney's life with surprising force, love and loyalty.
Displaying all the hallmarks for which the Dave Gurney series is lauded -- well-etched characters, deft black humor, and ingenious deduction that ends in a climactic showdown – Let the Devil Sleep is something more: a reminder of the power of self-belief in a world that contains too little of it. ...more
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Published July 24th 2012 by Crown (first published 2012)
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Sep 16, 2019 Andrew Smith rated it liked it · review of another edition
I've grown really attached to Dave Gurney. I like his slightly grumpy manner, his total lack of a sense of humour but mostly I appreciate his logical thinking; he loves a puzzle and he's good at solving them. In this episode he's recovering from injuries and the trauma brought on by his last 'puzzle' when he's asked by an old acquaintance to help her daughter out with some career advice – oh, and there's also a small issue with a persistent ex-boyfriend, if he could just chat to her about this t I've grown really attached to Dave Gurney. I like his slightly grumpy manner, his total lack of a sense of humour but mostly I appreciate his logical thinking; he loves a puzzle and he's good at solving them. In this episode he's recovering from injuries and the trauma brought on by his last 'puzzle' when he's asked by an old acquaintance to help her daughter out with some career advice – oh, and there's also a small issue with a persistent ex-boyfriend, if he could just chat to her about this too.
Of course, this all quickly turns out to be a more significant endeavor than he'd expected and soon he's exploring the case of a serial killer who preyed on rich drivers of Mercedes cars. The so called Good Shepherd was never caught but it's been some years since he's struck. And as he delves deeper into the detail it becomes clear that perhaps the killer is operational again. In addition, the ex-boyfriend issue may be developing into a significant case of harassment. Dave's now really got his hands full.
As always with this series, events are well layered (this happened because that happened, this event begat that event) and this structure works very well. The strained relationship between Dave and his wife Madeleine is again an interesting background issue and carry-over character Detective Jack Hardwick is, as ever, good value. My issue, though, is that the whole thing gets big quite quickly and as more bodies pile up the response from the police/FBI doesn't seem to be of the scale one would expect. Now I know that this allows Dave to do his stuff pretty much unimpeded, but I'm not sure it all adds up to anything remotely believable.
I think this kind of thing can happen sometimes when an author has written a book or two and is looking to follow up his or her success – there's a sense that the writer is trying to make the latest story in some way 'bigger'. Unfortunately, in my experience bigger doesn't usually mean better, and such is the case here. I'll certainly pick up another Verdon book as I really do like the way he writes, the characters he draws and the way he gets them to interact, but this book isn't his best. ...more
Feb 06, 2013 Harry rated it it was amazing
Shelves: detective-mystery
It's 9PM and I'm thinking: "I'll lay in bed for a bit, read and call it a night. Gotta get up early, wake my daughter up, fix her lunch, get breakfast ready and then take her to school." The book I'm reading is John Verdon's latest: Let the Devil Sleep. The plate that sits on top of the chimney on the roof sends the sound of rain - like soft staccato bullets - down the chimney chute into the bedroom. I hit the power switch on my Kindle and focus on the page before me.
After reading a few hundred It's 9PM and I'm thinking: "I'll lay in bed for a bit, read and call it a night. Gotta get up early, wake my daughter up, fix her lunch, get breakfast ready and then take her to school." The book I'm reading is John Verdon's latest: Let the Devil Sleep. The plate that sits on top of the chimney on the roof sends the sound of rain - like soft staccato bullets - down the chimney chute into the bedroom. I hit the power switch on my Kindle and focus on the page before me.
After reading a few hundred detective novels the authors, titles, and reviews sort of all blend together and honestly, if it weren't for my Kindle I wouldn't remember which ones I've read and which ones I haven't. That's not to say that the books are forgettable, it's just the conscious mind can only hold that much info and I suck at pulling stuff out of my subconscious at will. But, I can always remember a character that refuses to disappear into my subconscious. When finishing a book, I always remember Dave Gurney. He doggedly pops into my head as I search for another novel and I think: "I wish there were another like-Dave-Gurney series I could start on." Or, "I wonder if Verdon's completed his next book yet?". And then I search Goodreads to no avail. Sucks right, the waiting?
Verdon isn't a prolific writer in the sense of say...John Locke who pushes out novels every couple of months (some not so great, some that are). Verdon's only got 3 novels I'm aware of and I'm reading his third.
Shocked, I glance up from my book as the soft platter on the chimney has turned into what sounds like an AK-47 ripping apart my house. Who said we can't travel between worlds, right? One moment it's deep into the night and I'm watching Gurney's red barn burn down as he wonders which of his investigations would cause an arsonist to lose sleep over his inquiries, and the next I'm reaching over in bed to turn on my iPhone only to realize it's friggin' 2;30AM! Crap.
That happens a lot with Verdon. You just can't put the damned story down.
In Verdon's words; 'Detective stories are essentially moral in their orientation — not just because the good guy wins, but because the structure of the form tends to value objectivity above convenience and truth above personal gain. This isn't just a fine polished quote delivered for convenience to satiate an inquiry from the press. John Verdon is a pro at translating lessons from his own life into stories that'll cause some serious introspecting of your own. Verdon, in fact, is the master of deception. Living is about discovery; so are his thrillers. Mystery novels mirror the complexity of relationships; Dave Gurney holds complex relationships. He is a man with secrets, never completely truthful with himself and others. He is constantly conflicted by his own self deceptions even as he struggles to minimize the consequences that result in his isolation. Dave Gurney is singular.
In mystery novels, the mystery comes in the form of deception, just as our personal lives harbor deception: we tell ourselves little lies, little rationalizations so that we can feel better and sometimes we come to believe the lies as truth. Villains experience the same, they come to believe their deceptions as the truth and then act on that truth. Gurney destroys deceptions, is after truth...and he does not leave himself exempt from this process. As Verndon says: "I lie to have more, and end up being less."
What makes Verdon different in this genre is his grasp of characterization, of motivation, and of the nature of the relationship between foreground and background.. In the foreground we have our mystery, the crime, and the consequences of that on the architecture and inhabitants of the hidden city, the agenda and the detective pursuing that agenda. In the background we have the life of Gurney: his son, his enigmatic wife Madeleine, his parental responsibility, his guilt, his isolation driven by truth (in spite of being married), his eternal struggle between empathy and objectivity. I know of no other author who has such a grasp of the complexity of the mind. Both cerebral and inordinantly violent, the Gurney series stand out well above most other authors.
I read the damned book until it was done and accepted the consequences of it the next day.
If you've read this review of the Dave Gurney series, than you've read 'em all. ...more
Nov 29, 2016 Kat rated it liked it · review of another edition
Good story but could be shorter if not for the many descriptions that weren't always necessary. My favorite character remains Jack Hardwick and I wish he could be more present throughout the story. I can't remember if I liked Kim in my first reading of the story but I definitely didn't like her in my second. I liked Kyle Gurney's son though and I think he would make an excellent detective like his father. Good story but could be shorter if not for the many descriptions that weren't always necessary. My favorite character remains Jack Hardwick and I wish he could be more present throughout the story. I can't remember if I liked Kim in my first reading of the story but I definitely didn't like her in my second. I liked Kyle Gurney's son though and I think he would make an excellent detective like his father. ...more
Sep 04, 2017 Dana Moison rated it really liked it
Retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney returns with a new mystery to solve. For years and years no one has revealed the true identity of "The Good Shepherd", the notorious serial Killer who chooses his victims well and wealthy. After ten years of silences, he returns to kill the victims' families, supposedly because a television special about him was aired, driving him mad and ready to avenge.
Gurney thinks that there's more than meets the eye about this case, and objects to the psychological profile Retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney returns with a new mystery to solve. For years and years no one has revealed the true identity of "The Good Shepherd", the notorious serial Killer who chooses his victims well and wealthy. After ten years of silences, he returns to kill the victims' families, supposedly because a television special about him was aired, driving him mad and ready to avenge.
Gurney thinks that there's more than meets the eye about this case, and objects to the psychological profile assembled by the senior investigators who handled this case. This of course makes the hostility toward Gurney grow and prevents him from gaining access to relevant information about the case.
I love Jack Hardwick's character! His conversations with Gurney seem to be a witty and comic relief, which brings out Gurney's more pleasant side. Another character worth mentioning is Max Clinter: his chase after The Good Shepherd had ruined his career and life and made him abandon civilized life and move to a remote cabin – what can I say, I love these crazy folks (those who read my books already know – mischievous emoji).
This book reveals before us Gurney's inner world. His contemplations and regrets pour from his thoughts to his actions. Dave Gurney is a complex character and it is intriguing to read the story through his point of view.
As a suspense author myself, who loves reading and interlacing in her books surprises and twists up to the very last page, I salute Verdon for making the obvious solution seem impossible and vice versa. As usual, he surprises with the simplicity of the solution. However, this is a long and detailed book and so it had occurred that I, a bookworm in nature, who finishes an average book in a few days, read this book over months, consuming other books while still reading this one. Maybe if I had read the whole story at once, I would have been less surprised from the thrilling discovery (Still, it took me some time to recall who was killed and why – apologetic emoji).
Nevertheless, I must commend Verdon's writing, which made me climb back into the story with interest, even after a long break, and also for the fast pace of this twisted plot. This may not be Verdon's best book so far, but it's a good thriller that Dave Gurney fans will sure appreciate. ...more
Jun 15, 2012 Kristina rated it did not like it
Shelves: brain-candy, disappointing, library-book, fiction, mystery-thriller, suck
This book is very disappointing. I'm so glad I didn't buy it. I was tempted to a few times when I saw it at B&N, but eventually borrowed it from the library. I'm beginning to think that the third book in a series is the make-it or break-it book. So many series I've read recently go really bad with the third book and unfortunately this seems to have happened with Dave Gurney, retired NYPD detective extraordinaire.
Dave is recovering from the near-fatal gunshot wound he received at the end of the s This book is very disappointing. I'm so glad I didn't buy it. I was tempted to a few times when I saw it at B&N, but eventually borrowed it from the library. I'm beginning to think that the third book in a series is the make-it or break-it book. So many series I've read recently go really bad with the third book and unfortunately this seems to have happened with Dave Gurney, retired NYPD detective extraordinaire.
Dave is recovering from the near-fatal gunshot wound he received at the end of the second book (Shut Your Eyes Tight), and he's not his normal calm, analytic self. A past acquaintance, a journalist, calls him and tells him that her daughter (a journalism major) is working on a news story and would like his help interviewing family members whose lives were disrupted by murder. Dave agrees to do this and finds himself being drawn into the details of the Good Shepherd murder spree that happened more than a decade ago; a murder investigation that he feels was mishandled by the FBI.
This book is very different from the other two. I understand that Dave is recovering from a gunshot to the head and may be experiencing (as is suggested by a thoroughly unlikeable psychotherapist) PTSD, so the fact that he is portrayed as being angrier and more aggressive is okay. What I found annoying was all the Dave musings about human nature and the cloyingly sentimental passages that pop up repeatedly throughout the book--in fact the novel ends with a lot of nonsensical statements that sound meaningful, but are total crap. John Verdon's talents as a writer aren't in his ability to write great dialogue or meaningful, emotional prose. He crafts detailed plots and his novels are paced well. Usually. One of the best things about Dave Gurney was his lack of introspection. He knew he wasn't always the most attentive husband and father, but he put that aside to concentrate on solving the puzzle of murder before him. That's what was appealing--Dave didn't spend a lot of time bemoaning his feelings and his past, he just soldiered on. However, this Dave unfortunately is not only in touch with his feelings, he's also reminiscing a lot about his past with his emotionally distant father. Too many flashbacks slow the pace of the novel.
The plot of this book is sloppy and not compelling at all. There's no active police investigation into a current murder, just Dave poking around. Kim Corazon, the young intrepid reporter, is annoying. She's whiny, cries a lot, freaks out, seems unable to make a damn decision on her own, and I dislike her intensely. She exclaims several times, "Dave, what should I do?" Dave, tell her to go to hell. However, this new touchy-feely Dave (who also is seemingly angrier) enfolds the little dipshit in his arms and tells her it will be alright. Gag.
There are a lot of loopholes in this plot, lots of things that don't make a whole lot of sense to me but I didn't enjoy the book enough to get too upset about it. In the beginning, when the author completely forgets that Kim is supposed to have a cat, I knew it didn't bode well for the rest of the novel. RAM-TV is mentioned way too much in the book. So much so that I suspect the author despises FOX News (on which RAM-TV is clearly modeled) and his dislike/disgust is expressed so thoroughly through the mouths of several characters (and also in the way Rudy Getz, the slimy production executive at RAM, is portrayed)that it becomes intrusive and distracting. Descriptions of the countryside and the dinner menu are also excessive. Readers always know what the Gurneys are eating for dinner and I wouldn't have been surprised to see the recipes for these dishes in an appendix. It was exasperating and distracting. I think the author spent more time planning their evening meals than the plot.
Kyle, his son from his first marriage, has returned to his life and they are bonding. Unfortunately, Kyle is such a one-dimensional character with no impact on the story (except to make Dave weepy) I don't care if he's there and prefer him to disappear. Madeleine, Dave's wife, has never been a favorite of mine. I've never liked her and I didn't like her in this book. For different reasons. In this book, she's a different Madeleine--more patient with her husband, more willing to overlook his absentmindedness, and she also seems to have discovered a sense of humor. She's a totally different character and I find that disconcerting. She's different from the bitchy woman in the first two books who was constantly being passive-aggressive about her displeasure in Dave's inability to enjoy living the country life, but that doesn't mean I liked her more. Again, her character is so flat that she's not worth paying attention to.
If Verdon writes another book in the series I will probably read it, but this book was so incredibly sub-par I won't be surprised if the next one is bad too. ...more
May 24, 2018 Jenn rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2018-cover-to-cover
I don't recall Gurney being like this. I remember him as stronger. Then again, I don't recall much about the two prior books - just that I enjoyed them. I didn't like who the murderer turned out to be. I had higher expectations on the whodunit part. All this being said, I loved most of the characters and found it fairly fast paced for 460+ pages.
Jun 21, 2013 Jeanette rated it really liked it
Gurney novels are my fav for this particular genre of series in the thriller category. At least for all of those novels which have come out in the last 10 years. Despite the Nordic invasion.
His tension is really crisp and intact from the get-go and you just have to keep reading to see what happens next.
These are pretty graphic for most peoples' tastes, but without being occult or pure horror at all- he has still got that menacing chill factor foundation. And Dave fits into that slot (the react Gurney novels are my fav for this particular genre of series in the thriller category. At least for all of those novels which have come out in the last 10 years. Despite the Nordic invasion.
These are pretty graphic for most peoples' tastes, but without being occult or pure horror at all- he has still got that menacing chill factor foundation. And Dave fits into that slot (the reaction to it), perfectly too. And #3 is just as good as #2. Always waiting for the other shoe to drop in these novels. Brisk language too- quick and to the bone. Should be at least 3.5 stars if there was a half star system. ...more
Mar 18, 2018 Jaksen rated it really liked it
Shelves: mystery-series
All through this book I intended to give it a full five stars. I loved the locale - upstate New York; I adore the MC and his long-suffering wife - retired homicide detective Dave Gurney and the book-reading, forever-cooking Madeleine; and the plot is great - Dave agrees to help a young woman starting out on a journalistic career.
(Her idea: interview families who've lost a member to a serial killer. It's an idea being turned into a reality-TV program. But little problem here: the crimes were nev All through this book I intended to give it a full five stars. I loved the locale - upstate New York; I adore the MC and his long-suffering wife - retired homicide detective Dave Gurney and the book-reading, forever-cooking Madeleine; and the plot is great - Dave agrees to help a young woman starting out on a journalistic career.
(Her idea: interview families who've lost a member to a serial killer. It's an idea being turned into a reality-TV program. But little problem here: the crimes were never solved; the killer might still be out there.)
This was ALL GREAT. The buildup, the clues, the confusion, the fact that everything is seen from Dave and Dave alone so the reader really feels right THERE, with Dave. (Yeah, I'm using too many capitals, but it demonstrates my enthusiasm.) There are red herrings, misfires, problems with authority figures, because let's face it, Dave is RETIRED.
(Non-retired people have this idea that when a person retires their brain just fizzles out and dies, and that what your interest and passions were when non-retired should kind of like ... fade ... into the sunset. Sorry, doesn't happen. Wait 'til YOU retire.)
Anyhow, Dave goes along with the situation with some reluctance. He wants to help the girl, but of course, all hell suddenly breaks loose and Dave is on a killer ride with a serial killer.
The problem is the ending. I felt let down. Okay, I didn't solve this one. (I seldom do ahead of the MC.) But I felt a little deflated...
Despite that, this is a great book. Mystery and thriller combined. I love John Verdon lately, but he's only written a few books so I need to spread him out a bit.
Four stars. ...more
Mar 12, 2016 Bandit rated it liked it · review of another edition
This was the longest (so far) and the least impressive (so far) of Verdon's books. Mind you, he's set the bar pretty high with the two previous Dave Gurney, retired detective extraordinaire, series, meaning that even a lackluster entry into his world would still be pretty decent, but it did lack a lot of the things that made books one and two so, so good. The character writing is still top notch, Gurney, his oddly balanced, yet very functional marriage (although by now one might start to questio This was the longest (so far) and the least impressive (so far) of Verdon's books. Mind you, he's set the bar pretty high with the two previous Dave Gurney, retired detective extraordinaire, series, meaning that even a lackluster entry into his world would still be pretty decent, but it did lack a lot of the things that made books one and two so, so good. The character writing is still top notch, Gurney, his oddly balanced, yet very functional marriage (although by now one might start to question the sanity of a woman, who is willing to put up with that much, especially when Gurney seems to drag home with him the muck he's forced to plow through in his investigations), even his relationship with his son is finally being given some attention. The plot, though, the mystery itself just really fell short, wasn't nearly as creative, original and...well, mysterious, as one might have hoped for. Either Gurney is slipping or the toll of the violent ending of book two is showing...or maybe it was Verdon's one off. Remains to see. Inexplicably each audio book in the series is read by a new person and this one, consistently with the contents, actually is the most inferior so far. George Newbern did great with the first one and Scott Brick with the second one, like the pro that he is, this one was average, the female voices particularly odd. Still plenty entertaining, but not on par with its predecessors. Such can be the inconsistent delights of reading a series. ...more
Jan 31, 2017 Μαρία Γεωργοπούλου rated it liked it · review of another edition
Well, I am going to be honest here... Although I really liked the plot and I read it quickly because I was anxious to find the truth, I had a huge problem with the main character.. I didn't like the way he acted with his wife and with his son... Actually, I didn't like the way he treated almost everyone... He is always acting distant... I don't dislike him, I am intrigued by him and his mind but I wanted him more... human...
Dec 01, 2012 Gary rated it really liked it
The 3rd book in the Dave Gurney series by John Verdon.
I really enjoy his books but unfortunately there are not enough of them.
Jul 29, 2015 Lisa rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: did-not-finish
For me the story did not grab me at all could not pick this up to keep reading might be me i don't know took to long to get into the story For me the story did not grab me at all could not pick this up to keep reading might be me i don't know took to long to get into the story ...more
Aug 19, 2018 Kathy rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I borrowed a couple of these Dave Gurney books to try out author and series, read this one and will return the other without reading. Maybe one has to start at the beginning, but I did not particularly enjoy this read.
Nov 18, 2014 JanB rated it liked it
This third installment of the Dave Gurney series follows the same formula as the first two. Dave is once again brought in on a seemingly unsolvable case, but unfortunately, the plot lacks the suspense of the first 2 books and the story didn't warrant >400 pages. Also, for being such a Supercop legend Dave does some amazingly stupid things and he never actually solves the case (the same device was used in the first 2 books). Instead there is a climactic scene where Dave gets in a bind, his life i This third installment of the Dave Gurney series follows the same formula as the first two. Dave is once again brought in on a seemingly unsolvable case, but unfortunately, the plot lacks the suspense of the first 2 books and the story didn't warrant >400 pages. Also, for being such a Supercop legend Dave does some amazingly stupid things and he never actually solves the case (the same device was used in the first 2 books). Instead there is a climactic scene where Dave gets in a bind, his life is threatened, and the killer is revealed before reinforcements arrive to save the day. Dave was surprised at the identity of the killer and so was I, but not in a good way. (view spoiler)[in fact, the killer was such a minor character I barely remembered him (hide spoiler)].
I do like the main characters and I liked that there seems to be some character growth with his wife Madeleine and his son Kyle. Verdon writes well and is very creative, but I'd like to see tighter plotting and a different type of ending in the next book. ...more
Feb 03, 2019 Michael Martz rated it liked it
I've really enjoyed getting to know the Dave Gurney character through the couple of books I've read in John Verdon's series. He's a retired NYC 'supercop' detective living in upstate New York, trying to take it easy and finding it difficult to do so. He's smart, data driven, fairly unemotional, humble, and, in "Let the Devil Sleep", recovering from injuries he endured in his last adventure. Trouble seems to follow him, though, and it succeeds yet again in finding him.
Gurney is pulled into lookin I've really enjoyed getting to know the Dave Gurney character through the couple of books I've read in John Verdon's series. He's a retired NYC 'supercop' detective living in upstate New York, trying to take it easy and finding it difficult to do so. He's smart, data driven, fairly unemotional, humble, and, in "Let the Devil Sleep", recovering from injuries he endured in his last adventure. Trouble seems to follow him, though, and it succeeds yet again in finding him.
Gurney is pulled into looking at a serial killer investigation when the daughter of a writer who had penned a nice article about him while he was still 'on the job' talks him into reviewing her master's thesis project, which is based on the murders. A Fox News-type organization wants to make a sensational series out of her work and she feels she needs the perspective of a former supercop for credibility. So far, so good. In true Gurney fashion, though, he quickly determines something doesn't feel right about the investigatory work. Instead of the one-day consulting gig he signed up for, it quickly becomes an all-consuming project that lands him in hot water with law enforcement and puts he and his family in the cross hairs of the original killer. It turns into a decent mystery that's resolved but in a way that's not to this reader's satisfaction. The plot is fine but the story meanders along with no real breakthroughs until Gurney, who's managed to piss off the entirety of law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, is given a day to extricate himself from the investigation. Then all hell breaks loose.
The writing in 'Let the Devil Sleep' is nothing special, with the dialogue being stilted at times. The main characters, especially Gurney himself, his wife, and his former colleagues that provide him with off-the-books help, are pretty well developed. The other characters specific to this book- the young lady (Kim) whose project kicked the whole thing off, Gurney's son, the FBI guys, the surviving family members of the serial killer's victims who are being interviewed as part of the project, another retired cop who'd been injured in the original investigation, etc. are all over the board. Some are nicely drawn, others caricatures. The procedural work seemed fine and the relationship and dynamics between the different law enforcement agencies appeared realistic.
The major problem I had with 'Let the Devil Sleep' was its conclusion. It's a relatively long novel (around 450 pages) where there's a ton of activity for the first 75% of it but not much real progress, followed by a conclusion that seems to be 'made for TV', which it was, in effect. This seems to be a decent series with a very good lead character that I expect to get further into. ...more
Apr 03, 2013 Maddy rated it liked it
Shelves: 2013-reads
PROTAGONIST: Dave Gurney, retired homicide detective
SETTING: New York State
SERIES: #3 of 4
How does the most decorated homicide detective in NYPD history go into retirement? For Dave Gurney, it hasn't been an easy journey. He was grievously injured while working on his last case, and now he's living in a kind of twilight zone, feeling depressed, lethargic and angry. He and his wife, Madeleine, have moved to upstate New York; but Dave has no interest in what is going on around him. Bas PROTAGONIST: Dave Gurney, retired homicide detective
How does the most decorated homicide detective in NYPD history go into retirement? For Dave Gurney, it hasn't been an easy journey. He was grievously injured while working on his last case, and now he's living in a kind of twilight zone, feeling depressed, lethargic and angry. He and his wife, Madeleine, have moved to upstate New York; but Dave has no interest in what is going on around him. Basically, he has withdrawn from life.
Can a new case help him recover from his physical and emotional injuries? He receives a phone call from journalist Connie Clarke, who wrote a flattering piece on him some time ago, asking for his help. Her college-aged daughter Kim has a school project and needs Gurney's assistance. She is putting together a documentary focusing on the families of the victims of the serial killer known as the "Good Shepherd". The murders occurred ten years earlier; Kim is interested in seeing how the families are faring after suffering the loss of their loved ones. She plans to examine the horror of murder by examining its impact on the victim's family. Gurney is meant to serve as a mentor to her; but of course, he can't help reopening the investigation as the killer had never been found. It doesn't help that he believes that the original investigation was totally flawed, that the killer manipulated the police. He's vocal about expressing this opinion, which doesn't earn him any friends in the law enforcement community.
And then the killing resumes, with the family members being the new targets of the Shepherd. Only his behavior has escalated—the deaths are occurring on almost a daily basis. Could the Good Shepherd be threatened by the first episode of Kim's documentary, which was aired on a reality TV show? In addition to the murders, there are several alarming threats aimed at Kim. She blames her ex-boyfriend, Robby Meese—but could these be the work of the Shepherd as well?
I had several problems with the book. The first was that Dave relied on a cop friend, Jack Hardwick, to ferret out obscure information for him. He made many requests of Jack—it was hard to believe that Hardwick would be so much at his beck and call. The second issue had to do with a psychologist who had profiled the Good Shepherd. A lot of her beliefs (as well as Gurney's) were expressed in psychologically technical terms; e.g.:
"….the concept of pattern resonance emphasizes the transference of energy from an original trauma into a current situation—which makes the current manifestation essentially an inanimate vehicle that is given life by the past. The application of the imitation-instinct paradigm would give the current situation a greater validity of its own."
Huh??? Working through those kinds of passages certainly slowed the pace down. The last issue had to do with the identity of the Good Shepherd. Suffice it to say the revelation was very superficial—after investing a good deal of time in reading the book, I expected that I would be able to better understand the killer.
On the other hand, Verdon does an excellent job describing Gurney's life since the time of the shooting and its deep-hitting impact on his life. At times, he's not very likeable; but that feels entirely natural given what he's been through. The one positive thing to come out of the situation is that he and his son, Kyle, have begun a reconciliation that looks to be long lasting. I really wonder where Verdon is taking this series next. I'm pretty sure that Dave Gurney isn't going to be happy going on nature walks with his wife!
May 19, 2013 Robert rated it it was ok
Shelves: crime-detective
The third volume in an on-going detective series sees a former NYC super-cop, now retired to the sticks get dragged into yet another investigation on an amateur basis. Once again the story is eminently readable and it is an improvement over its predecessors in that it is not blatantly obvious who the mystery killer is - in fact I guessed incorrectly this time.
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http://arbieroo.booklikes.com/post/ The third volume in an on-going detective series sees a former NYC super-cop, now retired to the sticks get dragged into yet another investigation on an amateur basis. Once again the story is eminently readable and it is an improvement over its predecessors in that it is not blatantly obvious who the mystery killer is - in fact I guessed incorrectly this time.
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Oct 27, 2012 Pamela rated it it was ok
Will probably be my last in this series. The wife is just too annoying. The main character is turning into a dullard. And the son is far too eager to please his absentee father.
Mystery wasn't bad, but can't make up for totally unlikeable characters. Count me out from now on. Will probably be my last in this series. The wife is just too annoying. The main character is turning into a dullard. And the son is far too eager to please his absentee father.
Mystery wasn't bad, but can't make up for totally unlikeable characters. Count me out from now on. ...more
Jul 16, 2019 Alan rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I don't know if this is a 5 star read. It's more cohesive and satisfying than the first two in the series and a little less far fetched. It appears that Dave Gurney's near death in his last case was, oddly, beneficial to his mental health in serendipitous ways. Still an obsessive curmudgeon, he is more likeable for his shortcomings and an increasing awareness of his human frailties.
His wife, too, is a more compelling and likeable character in this story. In fact, while she comes close to being p I don't know if this is a 5 star read. It's more cohesive and satisfying than the first two in the series and a little less far fetched. It appears that Dave Gurney's near death in his last case was, oddly, beneficial to his mental health in serendipitous ways. Still an obsessive curmudgeon, he is more likeable for his shortcomings and an increasing awareness of his human frailties.
His wife, too, is a more compelling and likeable character in this story. In fact, while she comes close to being portrayed as saintly, the author (luckily) just manages to skirt this characterization by adroitly avoiding (narrowly, I might add) going too far in his implied praise.
The book has a balance not seen in the earlier two in the series and is more entertaining and immersive for it. Additionally, a crazy ex-FBI agent with PTSD, a renowned profiler heavily invested in her reputation and an utterly poisonous FBI Supervisory Agent despised by the locals all add to the frantic buildup to a neat conclusion. Good stuff - 4.5 stars and I'll think on 5. On to the next in the series with great anticipation!
One of the factors that sets this series apart is that the author manages to carefully mete out details of the personalities, foibles, likes, etc., of his key participants and thus holds one's interest while avoiding some of the redundant boilerplate that is so commonly a feature of modern serials in the mystery/thriller genre. ...more
Jul 30, 2012 Luanne Ollivier rated it really liked it
was lucky enough to be an early reader (and fan) of John Verdon's debut novel - Think of a Numb3r. I love getting in on the ground floor of a new series. His second book - Shut Your Eyes Tight - was just as good and proved that Verdon wasn't a one book wonder. The latest book in his Dave Gurney series - Let the Devil Sleep - was fantastic! John Verdon just gets better and better.
Retired NYPD Homicide Detective Dave Gurney has spent the last six months recovering from gunshot wounds sustained du was lucky enough to be an early reader (and fan) of John Verdon's debut novel - Think of a Numb3r. I love getting in on the ground floor of a new series. His second book - Shut Your Eyes Tight - was just as good and proved that Verdon wasn't a one book wonder. The latest book in his Dave Gurney series - Let the Devil Sleep - was fantastic! John Verdon just gets better and better.
Retired NYPD Homicide Detective Dave Gurney has spent the last six months recovering from gunshot wounds sustained during his last attempt to bring down a serial killer. Yes, he's retired - but can't help himself - puzzles intrigue him and unsolved cases still call his name. He had the highest solve rate in the NYPD's history when he retired. But this time, he just can't seem to shake things off - he's out of sorts, short tempered with his ever patient wife Madeleine, can't stop worrying about his lingering symptoms and has no interest in doing anything. When Connie, an old journalist friend contacts him to ask a favour, he agrees out of a sense of obligation. Her daughter Kim is doing a series of interviews with families of the victims of a serial killer dubbed The Good Shepherd. Ten years ago, the killer targeted the wealthy, specifically those driving black Mercedes. The case remains unsolved and Kim would like to have him look over what she's doing with his cop's eye and give her feedback.
But a lot occurs in that one day - there's more going on with Kim than she initially mentioned. And the interviews and files on The Good Shepherd pique Gurney's interest. It is Madeleine who notes that Gurney has done more in a day than he has in months - and he's not worrying about his symptoms every five minutes. Slowly, but surely, Dave is hooked again. He believes the initial investigation was flawed.
In the beginning of the series, I wasn't sure what I thought about Gurney. But, as the series grows, so
does Dave. This time out, we get to meet his son Kyle, with whom Dave has a difficult relationship. Verdon explores this dynamic well, letting us get a view of Gurney beneath the controlled exterior. Gurney's enigmatic wife Madeleine continually intrigues me. Her love of nature, colour and life are in stark contrast to Gurney's pursuit of killers. What makes this marriage work? Verdon allows to see into this relationship a little more every time. Madeline is still my favourite supporting character. Another recurring character is Detective Jack Hartwick. The testy relationship between Jack and Dave is entertaining. I did find it hard to warm up to Kim; I found her to be manipulative and self centered.
So, the characters are great. What about the plot? Well, this is where Verdon shines. The plotting is impeccable, complex and devious. There are two plot lines running simultaneously - could they connected? Gurney's reasoning and thought processes were fascinating. I enjoyed the matching of wits between the FBI, their psychologist consultant and Dave. We get to reopen the case with Dave as he explores past files. However, the past is not content to stay buried and the tension, thrills and stakes are heightened as the killer puts Dave squarely in his line of sight. I had absolutely no idea whodunit until the last few pages. I love not being able to figure out the case until the end.
Just a great series. You could read any of the books as a stand alone, but I bet you'll be hunting down the other two! ...more
Jan 25, 2020 Karen Nagai rated it it was ok · review of another edition
The best think in this book is the relationship between Gurney and Madeleine with complicity and love that I had never seen in books. The method of the killer was also a great surprise. But it is just that.
Aug 26, 2015 John Wiltshire rated it it was amazing
Started this one today having enjoyed both the first two Think of a Number and Shut Your Eyes Tight.
I'm going into this with great expectations that the author has been toying with us about the deranged wife, and that it's this book which will expose her and see Dave saved from her evil clutches. Yeah. But I like Dave Gurney enough to overlook this little flaw in his character (that he hasn't quietly murdered his wife) and enjoy some great writing and plotting.
I'll update when finished...
Finis Started this one today having enjoyed both the first two Think of a Number and Shut Your Eyes Tight.
I think this is the best of the series so far, which is odd in a way as this is a novel where Dave is the only one who thinks there is a crime to solve. He becomes involved with a young journalist who is doing a story on a serial killer called the Good Shepard, who murdered six people. Ten years after the crimes, she is interviewing relatives to see what impact the deaths had on them. Dave begins to suspect the whole rationale of the killings, much to the chagrin of the FBI agent who worked the case. However, Dave's also still recovering from the shooting at the end of the previous novel, so his responses to most things are slightly off. No one believes him, and his stubborn refusal to drop the investigation ultimately brings the Good Shepard's ire down on him.
I've been pondering these novels as I've read them and come to conclusion now that the wife isn't supposed to be an evil character. So it's odd that she causes such a jarring, unpleasant reaction in me every time she makes an appearance. I've actually fabricated a theory where she isn't actually real--that only Dave can see her, and thus her weird behaviour can be explained because she's only in his head. I have lots of evidence to make this theory work (as well as they do in The Uninvited, anyway) as she doesn't appear to interact with any other characters in the book. She's either utterly passive aggressive in her relationship with Dave (as voices in your head often are), or she's described in almost post-LSD-trip hallucinatory, intensely mismatching colours and exhibiting loony out-of-context behaviours (always drifting in and out on walks and blathering on about air and sunshine).
And my final piece of evidence (for those of you who've read through to the very final page of this third novel),(view spoiler)[ what the heck kind of ending was that? More drug-induced colours and hearing music? She's not real. Trust me. (hide spoiler)]
So why the five stars? Well this story had me returning to it at every opportunity. This is just a well written novel. The supporting characters (other than she who shall remain nameless) were excellent, the plot complex and engaging, and Dave is a consistently enjoyable person to spend time with. If only he could get rid of the voice in his head... ...more
Aug 22, 2012 Evan Lewis rated it it was amazing
I learned something this week: John Verdon is a heck of a writer. I read LET THE DEVIL SLEEP in two days, which is saying a lot, because it's a BIG book, running 449 pages. It was just hard to stop.
This is Mr. Verdon's third novel, and third in the continuing adventures of retired NYPD homicide detective Dave Gurney. And now, God help me, I'm going to have to find and read the first two, THINK OF A NUMBER and SHUT YOUR EYES TIGHT.
LET THE DEVIL SLEEP begins with Gurney at home, lamenting the guns I learned something this week: John Verdon is a heck of a writer. I read LET THE DEVIL SLEEP in two days, which is saying a lot, because it's a BIG book, running 449 pages. It was just hard to stop.
LET THE DEVIL SLEEP begins with Gurney at home, lamenting the gunshot injury that ended his career, when he's asked to help a passionate young journalist with a TV project. Ten years earlier, you see, a killer calling himself the Good Shepherd blasted six people off the highway and was never caught. The journalist, a young lady named Kim Corazon, plans to interview the families of the victims to examine the toll the killings have taken on their lives.
Gurney isn't much interested until it appears someone is trying to scare he and Kim off the project, and the FBI is stonewalling all attempts to get details of their failed investigation. When he's pushed, Dave Gurney pushes back, and pushes hard. He's soon committed not only to assisting Kim, but reopening the ten-year-old Good Shepherd case, and finding out where the FBI went wrong.
We meet some great characters here: Another ex-cop driven more-than-half mad by his obsession with the Shepherd. A psychoanalyst whose stellar reputation is threatened by the reopening of the case. A couple of detectives who still value truth over propriety. And family members of the Shepherd's old victims, some angry and some despondent, but all still struggling to brings their shattered lives back into balance.
Let the Devil Sleep is above all a mystery novel, but John Verdon's explorations into Dave Gurney's character and relationship with his wife, his son, and his fate make this a powerful novel as well.
Bottom line: I'm now a Verdon fan. I'll be eagerly awaiting his next book. ...more
Sep 04, 2019 Vicki rated it it was amazing
Shelves: cold-case, inheritance, forensics, ptsd, friendship, serial-killer, suicide, murder, police, psychology
I'm really enjoying the Dave Gurney series: great plotting and characterization. I'm really enjoying the Dave Gurney series: great plotting and characterization. ...more
Feb 14, 2012 Diane S ☔ rated it liked it
3.5 I enjoy Verdon because his books are like puzzles. So many layers to uncover and try to fit the pieces where they belong. This one I felt was a little awkward with the conversations in the beginning but true to form they smoothed out and gave the reader an in depth analysis of the storyline and what the characters are thinking. Another very good read from this author.
Jun 03, 2013 Heather rated it liked it
I found this book a bit disappointing after the first two by Verdun. The plot is weaker; Gurney doesn't truly get entangled in the mystery until the final third of the story, and I found it hard to really care about what was happening as a result. I found this book a bit disappointing after the first two by Verdun. The plot is weaker; Gurney doesn't truly get entangled in the mystery until the final third of the story, and I found it hard to really care about what was happening as a result. ...more
Jul 01, 2018 Marty Fried rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: police-procedural, mystery, audiobooks
Once again, Dave proves how brilliant a detective he is, then does something a bit dumb, almost dies, and ends up in the hospital. Still, the stories are interesting, with a good mix of suspense and humor, and a lot of interesting characters. I guessed fairly early one of the key parts of what was going on, although it didn't really spoil the story as I was never really sure. I think I've read so many mystery novels that my mind automatically finds these tricks.
All in all, it's an interesting se Once again, Dave proves how brilliant a detective he is, then does something a bit dumb, almost dies, and ends up in the hospital. Still, the stories are interesting, with a good mix of suspense and humor, and a lot of interesting characters. I guessed fairly early one of the key parts of what was going on, although it didn't really spoil the story as I was never really sure. I think I've read so many mystery novels that my mind automatically finds these tricks.
All in all, it's an interesting series with a lot going on in each book and interesting characters to get to know. I look forward to reading more. ...more
Mar 24, 2018 Russ added it
Another serial killer mystery. Only this time with a twist. Instead of the serial killer du jour, this is about a string of killings 10 years in the past. A little slow warming up, but once it got started ...whew. A few new bureaucratic adversaries to deal with makes me want to read the next installment of Dave Gurney, Serial Killer Hunter.
Apr 10, 2018 Alyson Larrabee rated it really liked it
Not my favorite of the series, but still great because of Dave Gurney, and his long suffering, mystically wise spouse, Madeleine. Some of the scenes I liked best in this book can't be described in a review, because I don't want to include spoilers. Not my favorite of the series, but still great because of Dave Gurney, and his long suffering, mystically wise spouse, Madeleine. Some of the scenes I liked best in this book can't be described in a review, because I don't want to include spoilers. ...more
Aug 06, 2018 Jane Brant rated it liked it
The book focuses its energy in its complex portrayal of Dave Gurney's struggles as a wounded, vulnerable, aging human being who is extremely close to "breaking". There are suggestions from characters that he is suffering from PTSD from his last case and the attack on him. The murder mystery seems a little lackluster as well as the revelation of who the killer is surprises most readers; in fact, it's hard to accept who it is. So many other characters seem a more logical choice. The book focuses its energy in its complex portrayal of Dave Gurney's struggles as a wounded, vulnerable, aging human being who is extremely close to "breaking". There are suggestions from characters that he is suffering from PTSD from his last case and the attack on him. The murder mystery seems a little lackluster as well as the revelation of who the killer is surprises most readers; in fact, it's hard to accept who it is. So many other characters seem a more logical choice. ...more
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A Review of Application for Release from the Dream by Tony Hoagland
In his newest poetry collection, Application for Release from the Dream (Graywolf Press), Tony Hoagland comes across as a bit of a cranky old cuss, but instead of waving a cane at the kids on his lawn it's a whip-smart tongue lashing away at the disgrace of twenty-first century American consumerism, disconnection, and militaristic chest-thumping. If he's headed toward becoming a codger, it's of the lovable and wise variety, which I think we can all agree is the best kind of codger to be.
Hoagland's verses spark with irascible humor and bristle with intelligence. He is granted permission for his criticisms by merit of more than merely being right, which we can agree is no permission at all in our current fear-soaked and product-obsessed culture, but by the fact his critical eye is most often turned directly in upon himself. There is a self-loathing at work here that does not exclude simultaneous hedonism. Hoagland regularly references the depression he has often lived under, and it is from here this misery and permission both spring. He makes no apology for the often conflicting thoughts that tumble out as he looks upon himself, whom he seems to love and hate with equal vigor, and as he looks upon his friends and country, about which the same is true. As he says in Wasp (page 48):
"a human being should have a warning label on the side
that says, Beware: Disorganized Narrative Inside;
prone to frequent sideways bursting
of one feeling through another"
The book begins, appropriately, with a reflection on misery, his own and that of others.
"Joseph Cornell collected souvenirs of places he was miserable in,
which pretty much was everywhere he went
I read biographies because I want to know how people suffered
in the past; how they endured, and is it different, now, for us?"
– The Edge of the Frame, page 5
In reading many of these poems there is the sense of someone who has survived himself, survived what has been slung at him, by stubbornness and spit more than anything else. Yet that scraping struggle has yielded great insight. It has given him a sense of priority and perspective, as when he has bumped into an old friend who is no longer a friend, and upon parting reflects:
"…I think we share a feeling of relief,
an unspoken recognition
that we have reached the end of a pretense."
– There Is No Word, page 77
That struggle has given him the ability to breathe in and claim moments of beauty, an unwillingness to waste one good second on this earth: "This winter sky is flat, gray and stretches out forever, / a pure performance of the verbto yearn." (Eventually the Topic, page 17) It has given him tremendous resilience, the ability to survive and to hug himself for doing so, even if the hug is in the form of a fetal flinch; in Little Champion he compares himself to a species of butterfly that survives in the brutal desert by drinking animal urine (a wry humor is present in the grimmest of Hoagland's poems). Perhaps most clear of all in this collection, it has given him a first rate bullshit detector, a refusal to bow to the ridiculous strictures we must strap around our minds to keep on pursuing the unsustainable middle class dream. Hoagland looks at America, land he still loves despite itself, and sees the greed, the plastic imitation of experience, the aggressive militarism and myopic nationalism that coat this beautiful land, and he cannot lie to it no matter how it lies to itself. Still, he is not without hope for us. In one poem he says the following:
"When I compared humanity to a flower growing in the shadow of a
munitions factory,
it may be that I was being unfair to flowers."
– Misunderstandings, page 30
And yet in another he holds out hope that America might one day slip from its king-of-the-hill status and take its place with the other nations, learn forgiveness and contentment, stop pounding its chest,
"sit on the porch with the other countries,
in the late afternoon
and talk about chickens and rain."
– Ode to the Republic, page 9
That's a long game though, and Hoagland knows it. He doesn't withhold anger, even tinged with humor though it remains, in his indictment of modern society. At the end of the poem A Little Consideration (page 43) in which he has ranted about pollution, the deceptions of the political process, beauty standards, his issues with feminism (a problematic side topic in the book we won't cover here), the frustrations of technology and the impersonal tangle of phone calls required to fix them, and the false peace afforded by resolutely pursuing comfort in a consumerist culture, he concludes:
"We're not goddamn babies anymore.
We just want to be manipulated with a little fucking consideration."
Perhaps the central poem of the collection, and certainly my favorite, is Crazy Motherfucker Weather (page 21). It displays Hoagland's tone and skill and profane irritability in all their delicious glory. It begins:
"Taking the car out of the rental parking lot,
almost getting fender-bended by the guy in the BMW
speaking capitalist Cro-Magnon into his cell phone;
wondering whether the time has come
to get a gun;
already starting to look forward to my lethal injection–
Or I hang up the phone
in the middle of a conversation
at the moment it no longer interests me,
having reached some limit of what can be
reasonably endured–
Am I entering the season of tantrums and denunciations?
My crazy motherfucker weather?
From there his interrogatives continue but they are pointed outward, never inward at the misanthropy he has just so lovingly revealed. "Knowing it is a sin to waste / even a smidgen of this life" he wonders whether there is some third option between resignation to the toxic dream presented to him and "going around the bend" and losing grip on his own humanity. What does Me mean, and can it possibly entail more than biological imperative and social obedience? Is there a thing called love? Should anything curtail "the wild imperative of self"? Nothing is resolved here. It is all screamed and sobbed out into "the authentic blue glory of the sky," unanswered and unreturned. But it aches with the mournful, lovely tone of life lived awake to both beauty and pain.
Application for Release from the Dream is a collection that made me laugh in places and broke me clean in two in others. Hoagland has laid his misery and wisdom bare on these pages.
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"Save It for a Rainy Day" is a song by American singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop. The song was the first of two hit singles from his debut album, Careless. It features a guitar solo by Eric Clapton and Chaka Khan on backing vocals toward the close of the song.

"Save It for a Rainy Day" peaked at number 22 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 21 on the Cash Box Top 100.  In Canada, the song peaked at number 20.

The song was a bigger Adult Contemporary hit, peaking at number six in the U.S. and number eight in Canada.

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Personnel
 Stephen Bishop – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
 John Barlow Jarvis – acoustic piano, electric piano
 Eric Clapton – rhythm electric guitar, lead guitar solo
 Jeff Staton Jones – rhythm electric guitar, bass
 Russ Kunkel – drums
 Ian Freebairn-Smith – horn arrangements
 Chaka Khan – backing vocals

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Prizes will be awarded to the last table standing—including a grand prize for the tournament champion—and proceeds will go toward a college scholarship fund to help our youth reach their potential.
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From Motion to Mechanism: Cytoskeletal Dynamics Drive Cell Division in Bacteria [Garner Lab]
Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of life, conserved across all kingdoms. Over the last decades, scientists have identified many of the components involved in cell division in both bacterial and animal cells. However, how these components work together to divide the cell has remained largely unknown, most particularly in bacteria, which lack the canonical molecular motors used to drive this process in most eukaryotic cells. In bacteria, a ring composed of actin and tubulin homologs forms a ring around the site of future division. The actual cell division process, or cytokinesis, occurs when this ring constricts, while the enzymes associated with this ring build a new cell wall that cleaves the bacteria in half.
A recently published study in Science (PDF) gives new mechanistic insight into this essential process. In a highly collaborative effort, Alexandre Bisson Filho and Georgia Squyres in the Garner lab at Harvard worked with Yen Pang-Hsu and Erkin Kuru in the Brun and VanNieuwenhze labs IU Bloomington, Calum Jukes in the Holden lab at Newcastle University, and Fabai Wu in Cees Dekker lab at Delft University. In regards to this multi lab effort, Ethan Garner said "This collaboration was amazing. I feel that we really did science right in this case, where we reached out to other groups that we working the same problem so that we could synergize, rather than complete".
They began by examining the motion of FtsZ, a cytoskeletal filament that is required for cytokinesis in bacteria and is distantly related to the tubulin cytoskeletal protein found in eukaryotic cells. Using high-resolution microscopy techniques, they found that FtsZ filaments move around the division site, traveling around the division ring. Cell wall synthesis enzymes ride on these filaments, building new cell wall as they travel along the division site. This causes the cell wall to be synthesized in discrete sites that travel around the division site during cytokinesis, a process which they were able to observe directly by using dyes that label the bacterial cell wall. This shows that the motion of FtsZ is directly responsible for coordinating cell wall synthesis, organizing it in space and time during cytokinesis.
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Bacillus subtilis cells during cytokinesis, with FtsZ fluorescently labeled. FtsZ forms a ring-like structure at the division site that constricts as the cells divide. (500x speed).
Using a variety of experimental techniques, they were able to speed up or slow down how fast FtsZ rotated around the cell. Strikingly, they found that the speed of FtsZ filament motion controls the amount of cell wall that is produced at the division site, and determines how fast the cell can divide. When FtsZ moves more rapidly, cell wall is produced more quickly, and cytokinesis happens faster.
Together, these results revealed that the organization of cell wall synthesis by moving FtsZ filaments is an essential part of the cell division process in bacteria. Furthermore, this finding introduces a new view of bacterial cell division. Previously, the cytoskeleton was thought to serve as a static scaffold, recruiting other molecules and perhaps exerting some local force to divide the cell. This new work demonstrates that all the components of cell division are in constant, controlled motion around the division site, orchestrated by the fundamental dynamics of cytoskeletal filaments. This is a striking example of the versatility of cytoskeletal filaments, which are also used in eukaryotic cell division but used in an entirely different way in bacteria.
by Alexandre Bisson, Georgia Squyres and Ethan Garner
Science (PDF)
Garner lab website
Ethan Garner's faculty profile
(l to r) Alexandre Bisson, Ethan Garner, and Georgia Squyres


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BBVA Compass Physician Mortgage Loan Program Details
Pros of Financing Your Home With BBVA Compass
Cons of Financing Your Home With BBVA Compass
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BBVA Compass Physician Loan Review (Updated 2022)
Physician Mortgages
By Jack Wolstenholm Updated: March 5, 2021
BBVA no longer operates in the United States.
BBVA is a Spanish bank that sold its U.S. subsidiary to PNC in November 2020. The BBVA physician mortgage no longer exists so this review is of the PNC physician mortgage program. See BBVA's press release here, announcing the sale to PNC for $11.6 billion.
This review is outdated. BBVA sold its U.S. subsidiary to PNC.
You can read the PNC Physician Loan Review here.
BBVA Compass, part of BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc., is the principal subsidiary of its parent company's Sunbelt-based bank holding company.
It ranks among the top twenty-five largest U.S. Commercial banks based on deposit market share. It is also the second-largest bank in Alabama, the fourth-largest bank in Texas, and the sixth-largest bank in Arizona.
BBVA has been recognized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for its work with small business leaders. It ranked sixth nationally for the total number of SBA loans in the 2017 fiscal year. Additionally, BBVA's online mobile app has won the Javelin Mobile Banking Award for functionality six years in a row through the Javelin Strategy & Research's Mobile Banking Financial Institution Scorecard.
BBVA Compass has more than six hundred branches, and it operates in twenty-one states including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, and New Mexico with the highest concentration of branches — more than half — located in Texas.
BBVA's Professional Mortgage Loan is available for practicing physicians who meet the requirements. Among these include having and maintaining a credit score of 700 FICO points. Deferred student debt is not counted in qualifying debt ratios.
The company's physician mortgage loans are intended for purchasing or refinancing single-family, detached homes, but approved condominiums may be acceptable as well. Additionally, physicians who wish to use the loan to finance the construction of their home rather than its purchase are able to do so through the loan's Construction Loan Program. However, this program is only available in a limited number of states including California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, and Alabama. One-time close construction and renovation loans are available as well.
Eligible borrowers are able to receive 100% financing for a loan of up to $750,000 without needing private mortgage insurance (PMI), 95% financing for loans of up to $1,200,000 without PMI, 90% financing for loans of up to $1,500,000 without PMI, and 80% financing for loans of up to $1,750,000 without PMI. Each of these loans can come as either thirty, twenty, or fifteen-year fixed-rate mortgages as well as five and seven-year adjustable-rate mortgages.
The program is intended for practicing physicians including Medical Doctors (MD), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctors of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctors of Dental Medicine (DMD). However, residents, fellows, and doctors with other designations may also be accepted into the physician loan program at the discretion of the bank.
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High Better Business Bureau Rating
While BBVA Compass is not accredited through the Better Business Bureau (BBB), it maintains an A+ rating for customer service. This means that the company has few complaints filed against them through the BBB, and those that have been filed are quickly addressed and resolved.
Not designation-limited
While many banks will limit the designations for doctors they will accept into their programs, BBVA Compass leaves their degree list open-ended. This allows any medical physician who wishes to apply for the loan the opportunity, even if their degree designation isn't immediately listed.
No PMI required
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) can cost traditional loan borrowers approximately 20% of the cost of their homes, and the fee only exists to protect lenders, in this case, BBVA Compass, if you should miss a payment. It's an incredibly high price to pay for a situation that may never arise, and the insurance payments can cause you to be in debt much longer since you're essentially increasing your home loan by one-fifth. Fortunately, BBVA Compass waives PMI for physician mortgages so that doctors can focus their finances toward repaying their loans and student debt, or even investing it in their futures.
Widespread locations
Despite not having locations in every state, BBVA Compass has locations spread out across America, so that no matter where you live, you'll likely be able to find a BBVA bank relatively close. Other banks typically confine their service areas to their home state and surrounding sister-states, but BBVA has locations pretty much as far and wide apart as possible with locations in California, Virginia, and many states in between.
Limited construction location options
BBVA Compass has many great benefits, but they are very limited when it comes to allowing physicians to construct their own homes with the physician loan. If you don't live in one of only seven states listed, you are ineligible to receive physician mortgage loans to help cover the initial cost of building your home.
— Published May 30, 2022


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Jul 23, 2019 2:11PM PT
GOAT Sneaker App Launches in China, Kicks Off Global Expansion Strategy
GOAT app in China.
CREDIT: GOAT
GOAT, a popular sneaker reselling platform, has announced its expansion overseas by officially launching its app in China, which is its largest international market.
Users in China will now have access to a localized GOAT app that features a new WeChat Mini Program that's tailored to the region's consumer ecosystem. To help kick-start the launch, GOAT will host a three-day event located in the region to showcase some of its rarest and most exclusive sneakers. Additionally, the company will have an operations team based in Shanghai for expansion in the greater Asia Pacific region.
"The sneaker community has grown tremendously in China, especially with the rise of basketball and hip-hop culture. So it's no surprise the demand for sneakers has grown as well," said Eddy Lu, the co-founder and CEO of GOAT Group.
"We know that there is a huge need to ensure authentic sneakers in the global sneaker industry, and we believe China is the perfect market to begin our global expansion. We know China is a unique market, and if we use the same strategy as the U.S., we'll likely fail," said Lu. "We are building this product with a local team in order to provide the Chinese consumer with a better, more personalized experience."
Founded in 2015, GOAT is the leading destination for sneaker fans when it comes to buying and selling authentic sneakers, with over 15 million users worldwide.
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Google partners with AbbVie on ageing
Google's healthcare company Calico has signed its first pharma pact with US firm AbbVie in a deal that could be worth up to $1.5 billion.
The new R&D collaboration is set up to help the two companies discover, develop and bring to market new therapies for patients with age-related diseases. This, the companies say in a joint statement, includes treatments for neurodegeneration and cancer.
Calico, an abbreviation of the 'California Life Company', says it will use its scientific expertise to establish a world-class research and development facility, with a focus on drug discovery and early drug development.
Meanwhile AbbVie will provide scientific and clinical development support and its commercial expertise to bring new discoveries to market. The firm says it is the first drugmaker to forge a research collaboration with Calico.
On the financial side the two companies will each initially provide up to $250 million to fund the collaboration, with also the potential for both to add an extra $500 million into the pot.
Calico will be responsible for research and early development during the first five years, and will continue to advance collaboration projects through Phase IIa for a ten-year period.
AbbVie will support Calico in its early R&D efforts and, following completion of Phase IIa studies, will have the option to manage late-stage development and commercial activities.
Both parties will share costs and profits equally. Calico says it expects to begin filling 'critical positions immediately' and plans to establish a 'substantial team' of scientists and research staff in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Calico vision
Calico was established a year ago and is headed up by Art Levinson, the former chief executive and guiding force behind cancer biotech Genentech, which was bought by Roche in 2009.
Levinson had been on the board of Roche, but yesterday announced his immediate departure "so as to avoid any conflict of interest given his role as chief executive at Calico," given that he will now be working closely with AbbVie, a big pharma rival of Roche.
Speaking on the deal, Levinson says: "Our relationship with AbbVie is a pivotal event for Calico, whose mission is to develop life-enhancing therapies for people with age-related diseases.
"It will greatly accelerate our efforts to understand the science of aging, advance our clinical work, and help bring important new therapies to patients everywhere."
Google recently bemoaned the tough regulations around the healthcare market and indicated it would not be proceeding forward in this area.
But this seems to have been a momentary complaint given today's new deal, and its ongoing financial commitment to public DNA testing firm 23andMe, which recently joined forces with Pfizer.
Google also announced in July that it would collect samples of human tissue from thousands of people as part of an experiment that could help doctors to detect the earliest signs of cancer and other fatal diseases.
The firm's so-called 'Baseline Study' will also take blood, urine, saliva and DNA samples to determine what makes up a healthy human being.
And in the same month Google also revealed its pact with Swiss firm Novartis to develop a 'smart' contact lens designed to help diabetics track their blood sugar levels.
AbbVie is also looking to diversify after it was spun off in early 2013 from Abbott Laboratories.
Its main earner, the arthritis drug Humira (adalimumab), is currently the world's top-selling medicine, and accounts for 60% of AbbVie's sales.
But the US firm is keen to wean itself off of its reliance on Humira, which will start losing its patent toward the end of the decade, and in July agreed to pay £32 billion ($55 billion) to acquire Irish specialist biotech Shire.
This will open up the firm to a lower tax rate and more drugs for rare diseases. This, combined with today's deal with Calico, should help further its diversified business model.
"This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to exploring new areas of medicine and innovative approaches to drug discovery and development that augments our already robust pipeline," says Richard Gonzalez, chairman of the board and chief executive at AbbVie.
"We are pleased to be working with such outstanding scientists as Art Levinson, Hal Barron and their team. The potential to help improve patients' lives with new therapies is enormous."
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If you are an entrepreneur operating in the online spectrum of the Cyprus market, then you should already be aware of the massive importance that an efficient and effective SEO strategy has towards the success of your business.
Ranking high in search engine results pages can do wonders in terms of the visibility and credibility of your offering in the eyes of existing and prospective clients and can lead to converting interested individuals into loyal repeat customers, thus increasing sales and profits.
With this in mind every entrepreneur should strive to always have in place the right SEO strategy, to be able to reap the many benefits it has to offer. Departing from this axiom, you should also keep in mind however, that since the internet and the world wide web are always changing along with the ways people use them, remaining up to speed with developments and not being left behind the times requires you to be adjusting and updating your SEO strategy as well in order to remain competitive and effective.
Following the new trends and being aware of them is the first step towards recognizing in what way your SEO strategy should be adapted. Such new developments nowadays include an increase in the use of mobile devices, artificial intelligence and voice search.
Prior to discussing the practical ways in which your SEO strategy can be adjusted to better serve these trends, let us remind you of the fact that the two most important SEO factors are good and appropriate content and numerous, credible links. Irrespective of newer trends, these two elements form the foundation of effective SEO and are thus here to stay.
We have discussed these two aspects in other blog posts, but for the purposes of this current article which pertains mostly to more current trends in the online industry, let us simply highlight as far as content is concerned that the length of the content required has grown since the past years. What will help improve your SEO ranking is not short blog pieces concentrating on one topic, but rather longer articles which cover several topics and contain several keywords. Relevant research has revealed that the top five places in search engine searches are usually occupied by topics which feature more than 1,500 words. In short and as a practical guide when writing content aim for 2,000 words or even more, pick the targeted keywords to mention carefully and purposefully and try to break it down to sub-topics, which make it more reader-friendly.
So, with the two basic factors covered, let us now discuss some major newer trends and the practical steps you can take to better adjust to them.
First off is the increase in reliance on artificial intelligence systems, such as Google's machine learning system RankBrain, which has been claimed to be the third most important ranking factor after links and content. Taking into account and measuring user experience signals, such as click through rate, bounce rate and time on site, such systems aim to improve user experience and enhance the understanding of search engines about search queries and the needs of the people performing them. To optimize your SEO for AI systems, what you need to do is ensure your bounce rate is low, your click-through rate is high and the time people actually spend on your website is increased.
The second new trend to take into account is the increased significance given to a website's load speed by search engines, which regard this as an important ranking factor for some time now for the desktop versions of websites. The newer trend in this has to do with Google's intention, as of July 2018, to be using load speed as a ranking factor for mobile searches as well. Considering that the average page speed of pages is currently 3.2 seconds, while Google's benchmark is a mere 2 seconds, it becomes apparent that you need to strive to improve your page speed as much as possible. This can be done through reducing the file sizes of media files, compiling and minifying your page code, upgrading your hosting and improving server response and browser caching.
Yet another new trend that you seriously need to adjust to, is the severe upsurge in searches that are performed on a mobile device. According to Google already more than half its searches are done via a mobile and since this trend is set to continue, it has decided to begin switching to a mobile-first index as of 2018, meaning that website rankings will also be based on how they cater for and appear on mobile devices. Therefore, it becomes clear that you also need to adjust your digital strategy and SEO efforts towards the mobile crowd as well, by making sure that your website is properly designed to be mobile friendly and mobile responsive. In case you have a different version of your site for mobiles, you need to ensure that it contains content of equal quality and importance as your desktop version.
Hand in hand with the increase in mobile searches is also the increased prominence of voice searches through Siri, Cortana, Google Assistant and other similar tools. With predictions being that by the year 2020, 50% of searches will be conducted via voice-technologies, preparing for this becomes a dire need. To achieve this you need to firstly optimize your website for mobile and then focus on properly structuring pages so that questions are answered directly and easily, while also targeting the right keyword phrases.
Last but not least, a trend that should not go unnoticed is the issue of security, though the use of SSL certificate and other means. The use of https is already a ranking factor in search engine results and its significance is said to increase as people take web security seriously in face of the threats are appear daily on the web. Therefore, you need to ensure that an SSL certificate is installed on your server and that your site is redirected from an http url to an https url.
Don't despair if all the practical measures listed above sound too complicated or technical for you. Help is at hand and the team here at start-business-online can make it all happen fast and at minimal cost. Contact us for advice and assistance today and let our experts work their magic to make sure your SEO practices are up to date and future-proof, paving your way towards online success!


The 2019 Subaru Impreza. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the 2 liter 4 cylinder engine, and all wheel drive keeps this model firmly attached to the road surface. Subaru paid particular attention to efficiency and practicality with the following features: adjustable headrests in all seating positions, a built-in garage door transmitter, an outside temperature display, automatic dimming door mirrors, power door mirrors and heated door mirrors, blind spot sensor, and the power moon roof opens up the cabin to the natural environment. Premium sound drives 8 speakers, providing you and your passengers a sensational audio experience. Subaru also prioritized safety and security with features such as: dual front impact airbags with occupant sensing airbag, front side impact airbags, traction control, brake assist, a panic alarm, an emergency communication system, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. Adaptive cruise control maintains a pre set distance behind the car ahead of you, simplifying highway driving and enhancing safety. We have a skilled and knowledgeable sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers needs. They'll work with you to find the right vehicle at a price you can afford. We are here to help you.


In Internet routing, a care-of address is a temporary IP address for a mobile node (mobile device) that enables message delivery when the device is connecting from somewhere other than its home network. The care-of address identifies a mobile node's current point of attachment to the Internet and makes it possible to connect from a different location without changing the device's home address (permanent IP address). This works similarly to the way the postal system might forward letters through a care-of address: messages sent to the known permanent address are rerouted to the care-of address while the recipient can be reached there. Thus, the recipient avoids having to change their official address to the temporary one when they change their location, and change it back again when they return home.
When a mobile device is away from its home network, it is assigned a care-of address. This may be a foreign agent care-of address, which is the static IP address of a foreign agent on a visited network, or a colocated care-of address, which is a temporary IP address assigned to the mobile node. A colocated care-of address may be acquired through some means such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), or may be a longer-term address assigned a device for connecting through a specific foreign network. Mobile IP, as defined in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) RFC 2002 specifications, registers the care-of address with a home agent, which resides on the home network. When a message for the mobile node is delivered to the home network, the home agent intercepts the message and tunnels it to the recipient at the care-of address.
The IETF provides a draft of the Mobile IP specification (RFC 2002).
SearchNetworking.com has an article called "Mobile IP: The Unsung Hero."
SearchNetworking.com offers Best Web Links to information about "Wireless in the Enterprise."


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