{"title":"Joseph Hansen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of crime and thriller through the works of Joseph Hansen, a masterful storyteller renowned for his gripping narratives and complex characters. With his keen insight into human nature, Hansen crafts stories that are as thought-provoking as they are thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Hansen's most notable contribution to the genre is his series featuring the character Dave Brandstetter. Debuting in \u003cem\u003eFadeout\u003c\/em\u003e, this series revolutionised crime fiction with its sensitive portrayal of a gay insurance investigator—a rarity in the genre during the 1970s. Hansen's writing is celebrated for its authenticity, blending suspense with deep emotional undercurrents, and tackling societal issues with both flair and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHansen's books are not only a treat for enthusiasts of crime and thriller but also serve as insightful explorations of identity and morality. Each novel is intricately woven, promising a journey through mysteries that are as much about the human condition as they are about solving crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers looking to delve into crime fiction that breaks moulds and sets new standards, Joseph Hansen's works are an unmissable addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fadeout-by-joseph-hansen-9781444784473","title":"Fadeout","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadio personality Fox Olsen seemed to have it all: devoted wife, adoring fans, perfect life. When his car is found crashed in a dry riverbed, all of California mourns. But there is no body...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsurance investigator Dave Brandstetter is hired to dig a little deeper. And the more he looks into Fox Olsen's life, the more it seems as if he had good reason to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFadeout\u003c\/em\u003e is the first novel starring Dave Brandstetter - one of the best fictional PIs in the business, and one of the first ever gay ones. Joseph Hansen's groundbreaking novels follow Brandstetter as he investigates cases in which motives are murky, passions run high, and nothing is ever as simple as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in 1970s and 80s California, the series is a fascinating portrait of a time and a place, with mysteries to match Chandler and Macdonald.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072505397484,"sku":"9781444784473","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9c7c45cfaf1ef9fbbcf752bdf951ea21.jpg?v=1765187690"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joseph-hansen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}