Most of the ground rules for this setting are laid out in the first book, that I was finding it somewhat confusing. A People Beach Book of the Week “Very funny.” –Dave Barry “Startling and clever…hilarious and chilling.” –T.C.

He lives outside Los Angeles with his wife, daughter, and dachshund, and is currently at work on Hot and Sweaty… More about Eric Garcia, "If a novel, by definition, is new, rare, and strange, then Eric Garcia’s Anonymous Rex is the most novel novel I’ve ever read. Mar 01, 2001 Chilling Audiobooks for a Haunting Halloween, Read the Book Behind the Showtime Limited Series, Discover the Prologue to Jodi Picoult's Poignant New Novel, Ina Garten's Latest Cozy and Delicious Recipes, Audiobooks Read By Your Favorite Celebrities.

Anonymous is actually a prequel to Casual.

Boyle, “All the elements of a cult classic.” –Entertainment Weekly, “Fast, funny, and smoothly written.” –Seattle Times, “A detective thriller featuring a velociraptor PI and a secret society of dinosaurs disguised as humans?…Awesomely funny….Vincent Rubio has a washed-up Los Angeles detective agency, lousy credit, and a dead partner—on top of an addiction to basil and a hard time keeping his tail tucked away in his latex human suit. If you love the fantasy genre, this is the season for you! Edit. Way cool. was the second book written, it's presented first in this omnibus because it's a pre-quel. Please try again later. It turned out that the author was able to not only write such a story (two novels in one in this book), but make it entertaining. Vincent is a dinosaur - a velociraptor, to be precise. Amazing. His car's been repossessed. If the titles haven't won you over yet (Anonymous Rex, Casual Rex, Hot and Sweaty Rex), here's why you should give this book a chance: 1. What if dinosaurs walked among us, disguised as humans? Έβαλα σπόιλερ ταγκ, μην και το δει κανείς απότομα και του αποκολληθεί ο αμφιβληστροειδής. I read the blurb on the back and had to read it. The premise of his noir-ish detective stories, told - of course - first-person by Vincent Rubio, is that all dinosaurs did NOT become extinct 65 million years ago; in fact, 16 species survived, mutated and now live among us, disguised as humans (apparently with the use of lots of high-stress girdles, buckles and epoxy). An edition of Anonymous Rex (1999) Anonymous Rex by Eric Garcia. The first book deals with a cult of dinosaurs who are into getting back in touch with their ancestral selves by going without their human guises and eating raw food.

Hoping for the best, So far it's really VERY good!! Be the first to ask a question about Anonymous Rex / Casual Rex. Anonymous Rex and Casual Rex. His partner has died under mysterious circumstances. The central conceit is so startling and clever and the prose so fluid and assured, the reader doesn’t even have time to blink. You might not believe any of this 30 seconds after you close the covers, but while it’s going on you’re going to be dazzled by Garcia’s energy and chutzpah.” –Publishers Weekly, “Garcia plays it almost completely straight, respecting all noir traditions, and comes up with lovely touches.” –Chicago Tribune, “A ‘noir-asaurus’ of a novel, bellowing for attention, the first and only of its breed in the dinosaur detective genre.

Start by marking “Anonymous Rex / Casual Rex” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The writing is sardonic and strong in the hard-boiled tradition, and laced with jokes about the history humans think they know: Oliver Cromwell was a Brontosaur, and ‘Capone and Eliot Ness were just two Diplodoci with a grudge to settle.’” –The Richmond Times Dispatch, “Anonymous Rex leaps out of its gumshoe formula fast enough to break the genre barrier. And he not only pulls it off, he also actually makes you wonder why someone hasn’t thought of it before. An incredible idea–brilliantly executed. Refresh and try again. Some of the biggest books out this fall promise to be epics full of magic, adventure,... To see what your friends thought of this book. Better World Books; Amazon; Bookshop.org; Share this book. I did note some consistancy issues that were pretty obvious even to me. Grade: A.” –Entertainment Weekly, “Debut novelist Eric Garcia pulls off this parallel dino world to a T (rex). Well p…, Twenty-eight-year-old Eric Garcia attended Cornell University and the University of Southern California, where he majored in creative writing and film. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I thoroughly enjoyed both, which is saying a lot considering I found the book for $5 on the bargain table at B&N. Once I saw this book, I just went for it and bought them all. The books follows a PI who is a raptor in disguise, and is really one of a multitude of dinosaurs that masquerade as humans in every day life, thanks to a series of complex gear they wear to disguise their body.

This particular volume is two novels in one. Embed. Will a gorgeous blonde chanteuse discover Vincent's true identity, jeopardizing both their lives? Takes a bit to wrap your mind around it, but once you do, it's such a great ride! Twitter. We are experiencing technical difficulties. –Brad Meltzer, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. So, I stopped reading Casual Rex and started on Anonymous Rex, which I have now finished. Anonymous Rex by Eric Garcia, September 1, 2002, New Media German Language edition, Paperback in German / Deutsch ... Buy this book. They are both VERY creative and that's a big plus for me. Will Vincent solve the mystery of his partner's death? The identity of the "Anonymous" who wrote "A Warning", will probably be identified before too long.

But the more Vincent investigates, the more the case ties in with the one that killed his partner. He's been banned from The Council. And his tail just won't stay put.

I have always meant to read these books just because they sounded so odd and funny. At the start of the book Vince is a mess. An edition of Anonymous Rex (1999) Anonymous Rex by Eric Garcia. A routine arson investigation promises to get him back on his (clawed) feet, until the case sends him to New York, the scene of his partner’s suspicious death by runaway taxi. Anonymous Rex by Eric Garcia, February 4, 2003, Berkley edition, in English ... Share this book. Think film noir with great special effects. Welcome back. By turns hilarious and chilling, this is a terrific, joyful read." There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Eric Garcia has created a world that, bar none, is one of the most novel I have had the fortune to step into during all the years I have been reading. This book contains both Causual Rex and Anonymous Rex. As this very funny book shows, for one thing, L.A. would be even weirder than it is now.” –Dave Barry, “First-time novelist Eric Garcia pulls it off, keeping the laughs frequent and the plot intriguing. He's been banned from The Council. Anonymous Rex is a novel by Eric Garcia. You’re wrong. Garcia has written something so strange, so bizarre, that he’s to be admired just for the attempt. | ISBN 9780425178218 Both are noir-but-not-really mysteries involving an alternate universe where dinosaurs survived the mass extinction and now live dressed as humans among the rest of us. Private investigator Vincent Rubio is down on his luck: He's out of work. [His] descriptions are delicious…inventive and imaginative. Buy Anonymous Rex Reissue by Garcia, Eric (ISBN: 9780425178218) from Amazon's Book Store. Membe. Fun to read! The premise of his noir-ish detective stories, told - of course - first-person by Vincent Rubio, is that all dinosaurs did NOT become extinct 65 million years ago; in fact, 16 species survived, mutated and now live among us, disguised as humans (apparently with the use of lots of high-stress girdles, buckles and epoxy). Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. About Anonymous Rex. Vincent's boss hopes a simple job will help him get back on his feet, and assigns him to investigate a case of arson. Anonymous Rex . C. Boyle"Think you’ve seen it all? He is also developing a series for the Sci Fi channel based on the Rex novels. However, for those like myself, who haven't read either before, this is not the best order. June 8, 2011 | History. Buy, “Startling and clever…hilarious and chilling.” –T.C. He cleverly avoids what could have been a one-joke book with charm, sly humor and a terrific narrative pace.” –USA Today, “What would the world be like if the dinosaurs hadn’t gone extinct? This concept, coupled with the noir genre, makes these books imaginative and hilarious.

Edit. Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. Anonymous is actually a prequel to Casual. A fun read.

Each story was a little slow to start, but once going (about 20-25 pages), quite enjoyable. Eric Garcia has created a world that, bar none, is one of the most novel I have had the fortune to step into during all the years I have been reading. I'm counting this as two books for my yearly tally. There are two complete novels in this book. Twitter. Found it on the bargain table at Barnes and Noble.

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The dinosaurs faked their extinction 65 million years ago and still roam the planet, wrapped up in convincing latex costumes that allow them to blend perfectly into human society. They are doctors, janitors, senators, and football players. By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

And did I mention the interspecies sex?" I must admit, I struggled between 4 and 5 stars on this one. I almost quit reading this at the start because I didn't think that a story about a private detective that was a dinosaur disguised as a human would be anything but funky. Pinterest. We’d love your help. After a few chapters, it seems downright logical to believe we’re surrounded by a cast out of Jurassic Park. Eric Garcia's Casual Rex & Anonymous Rex duology takes an extremely absurd concept and runs with it. The main character is a likable one. It was a very entertaining book full of the humor that I really do appreciate. Casual Rex . Overall, I thought they were quite good, but I won't be continuing the series. The first book deals with a cult of dinosaurs who are into getting back in touch with their ancestral selves by going without their human guises and eating raw food. Facebook. Boyle “All the elements of a cult classic.” –Entertainment Weekly “Great.” –Orlando Sentinel “Fast, funny, and smoothly written.”Seattle Times Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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