Anonymous Rex: A Detective Story
Anonymous Rex: A Detective Story by Eric Garcia is a unique blend of humor and mystery, published by Villard on July 27, 1999. This first edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Vincent Rubio, a private investigator in Los Angeles who is not only down on his luck but also a Velociraptor disguised in a latex costume. As he navigates a world where dinosaurs have faked their extinction, Vincent takes on a seemingly minor case of arson at a dino nightclub, only to uncover a deeper conspiracy linked to his partner’s mysterious death.
Readers will find a captivating exploration of a world where dinosaurs coexist with humans, enriched by Vincent’s quirky challenges, including his struggle with addiction and the complexities of love. The story delves into themes of identity and survival within a society that blends the ordinary with the extraordinary. With its intriguing premise and witty narrative, Anonymous Rex offers a fresh take on the mystery genre, inviting readers to engage with a world that is both bizarre and familiar.
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“What would the world be like if the dinosaurs hadn’t gone extinct? As this very funny book shows, for one thing, L.A. would be even weirder than it is now.” –Dave Barry
Vincent Rubio, a Los Angeles private investigator, is down on his luck: He’s out of work. His car’s been repossessed. His partner has died under mysterious circumstances. And his tail just won’t stay put. Vincent is a dinosaur–a Velociraptor, to be precise. It seems the dinosaurs faked their extinction 65 million years ago and still roam the earth, disguised in convincing latex costumes that help them blend perfectly into human society. A heightened sense of smell allows the dinos to detect one another–Vincent’s got an odor like a tasty Cuban cigar.
When Vincent is called to investigate a two-bit case of arson at a hip dino nightclub, he discovers something much more sinister, which lures him back to New York City–the scene of his partner’s death and a dangerous nexus of dinosaur and human intermingling.
Will Vincent solve the mystery of his partner’s death? Will a gorgeous blond chanteuse discover his true identity, jeopardizing both their lives? Will Vincent be able to conquer his dangerous addiction to basil, or will he wind up in Herba-holics Anonymous? Will he find true love, or resort to crumpled issues of Stegolicious?
Somewhere between Jurassic Park and L.A. Confidential lies Eric Garcia’s Anonymous Rex, one of the smartest, wittiest, and most entertaining debuts this side of the Ice Age.
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