Joe ides fiction novel, righteous, is the followup to ides first novel, iq. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Thus he came to be the famous ghetto detective everyone turns to when problems come up. Sherlock holmes is my favorite fictional character, and i love the modernday depictions of him from tv shows like house, sherlock and elementary, in addition to countless novelizations. Audiobook available, read by sullivan jones righteous. Oct 19, 2017 he made a smashing debut with iq, which won the macavity award for best first novel, and if you can possibly read it before approaching its followup, righteous, you wont be sorry. Righteous is the follow up to iq, the first book in the series. For 10 years something has gnawed at isaiah quintabes gut and kept him up nights, boiling with anger and thoughts of revenge. Righteous is the second novel involving joe ides isaiah quintabe character in the follow up to his first novel iq. Oct 20, 2017 righteous ends with the revelation of the person behind marcus death iq s own personal moriarty and its a stunner. Isaiah quintabe returns in righteous, the highlyanticipated followup to joe ides 2016 edgar awardnominated debut novel, iq. Now, in righteous, joe ides second iq novel, its eight years after marcus death. Ten years ago, when isaiah iq quintabe was a teenager, his older brother, marcus, was killed.
In this hotly anticipated followup to the smash hit iq, a new york times critics best of the year and nominee for the best first novel edgar award, isaiah uncovers a secret behind the death of his brother, marcus. Righteous, the second iq novel, is every bit as solid and smart as the first. Having read a lot of formulaic, overthetop, gimmicky books lately, i was feeling quite jaded to the point where i almost fell into a reading rut. Righteous is the story of isaiahs investigation of his brothers death, a quest that will lead him to his greatest adversary, a man who may be iqs own moriarty. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Isaiah quintabe has, against many odds, built a proper life for himself. Joe ide isaiah quintabe has, against many odds, built a proper life for himself. In righteous, iq takes the smallest clues much like sherlock holmes did and starts the snowball of solving a case.
When he turned five, his mother decided to run away with another man. He made a smashing debut with iq, which won the macavity award for best first novel, and if you can possibly read it before approaching its followup, righteous, you wont be sorry. Iqs string of successes caught the attention of the local news media. Search hello select your address select your address. Ides 2016 debut novel iq received high critical acclaim and was included on. Righteous ends with the revelation of the person behind marcus death iqs own personal moriarty and its a stunner. Joe ides followup to his awardwinning debut novel, iq, begins in the exact spot that story left off.
Righteous is the story of isaiahs investigation of his brothers death, a quest that will lead him to his greatest adversary, a man who may be iq s own moriarty. Righteous, the second novel in the modern urban sherlock holmeslike series featuring the talented and super smart isaiah quintabe also known as iq, sees. Just as hes finally figured out that marcus death was no accident, iq gets a call from. The analects of righteous fathers collapse novel updates. Things like a sandwich wrapper things like a sandwich wrapper. I devoured every moment of this refreshing, smart, and wellwritten book. What does sherlock holmes have to do with a young l. Readers first met isaiah quintabe in joe ides 2016 novel, i. Iqs twin investigations in righteous bring him into conflict with the loan shark and his sevenfoottall enforcer, the violent gang that terrorizes east long beach, and a chinese triads enormous humantrafficking operation. Ide writes wild dialogue, creates totally original characters and.
It is a credit to joe ide that even though many of the characters are involved in crime or drugs that they are full human beings who deserve some empathy and understanding. With even more action, suspense and mindbending mysteries than isaiahs first adventures, righteous is a rollicking, ingenious thrill ride. At the age of fourteen, he sent off the only relative he had, his grandfather, before carrying a small amount of property and stepping into the big dyeing tank called society. Janet maslin, new york times righteous elevates the authorand his charactersto a new level. Nov 01, 2016 isaiah quintabe, a selfmade sherlock operating out of the same part of long beach, calif. An iq novel joe ide is the best new discovery ive come across in a long time michael connellyin a way, the hate felt good. Oct 20, 2017 in righteous, iq takes the smallest clues much like sherlock holmes did and starts the snowball of solving a case.
Except for breaking the law, he accumulated all the. Two cases with powerful personal aspects challenge isaiah iq quintabe, known in his long beach, calif. In this hotly anticipated followup to the smash hit iq, a new york times critics best of the year and nominee for the best first novel edgar award, isaiah uncovers a. Righteous book pima county public library bibliocommons. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading righteous an iq novel book 2. Iq s string of successes caught the attention of the local news media. Righteous an iq novel book 2 kindle edition by ide. This title was previously available on netgalley and is now archived. Righteous an iq novel book 2 kindle edition by ide, joe. In righteous, a standup sleuth investigates his brothers murder. In righteous, a standup sleuth investigates his brothers. Iq is a riveting read that offers a fresh take on the sherlock holmes character. Righteous is also the story of sarita, isaiahs older brothers girlfriend, for whom isaiah feels a lasting, troubling love. Righteous is the story of isaiah iq quintabe, a 25yearold man with exceptional powers of deduction, who loses his goals in life after the death of his beloved brother, marcus.
Joe ide isaiah quintabe has built a proper life for himself. Ide writes wild dialogue, creates totally original characters and makes me. Get 5% off your total order by adding 3 or more audiobooks from an iq novel. It is strongly suggested to readers to pick up iq before reading righteous and if readers do, readers will find themselves in for a crime fiction treat.
In the end, iq solves the mystery of his brothers death and, of course, saves the girl as well. Righteous by joe ide isaiah quintabe returns in righteous, the highlyanticipated followup to joe ides 2016 edgar awardnominated debut novel, iq. The ghetto detective finally comes across a clue to the killing. In righteous, a standup sleuth investigates his brother.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Isaiah quintabe, a selfmade sherlock operating out of the same part of long beach, calif. Ide writes wild dialogue, creates totally original characters and makes me laugh out loud at two in the morning. You were righteous, godlike, the dispenser of justice. An iq novel by readbook 2 november 2017 joe ide is the best new discovery ive come across in a long time michael connellyin a way, the hate felt good. While righteous will stand alone as a great read quite a bit of the back story is established in iq, for the full effect id recommend you start there. Righteous iq, book 2 by joe ide book cover, description, publication history.