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From Monsters and Critics.com Books Reviews An American Private Eye mystery in the traditional style. Michael Kelly is an ex cop who is asked to investigate a brutal rape attack which took place eight years earlier. His former boss, John Gibbons, had been paid to forget it. Now suffering a crisis of conscience; Gibbons asks Kelly to investigate. The next day, Gibbons is killed. Kelly is determined to carry on the case - even though he is being framed for Gibbons murder. Political corruption, the Mafia, and crooked police officers hamper his attempts to find answers. Well written, and fast paced; this is a story which will appeal to anyone who likes Chandler style novels. Very gritty and realistic in its portrayal of US life; it does not make for easy or comfortable reading. © Copyright 2007 by monstersandcritics.com. This notice cannot be removed without permission. |