Overview
Donald Strachey finds the grandson of the godfather of Albany's political machine dead--in Donald's car. When he finds a letter on the corpse specifically asking for his help, Donald, a gay P.I., does his best to fulfill the dead man's mission-even at the risk of his own life. From the author of Third Man Out.Donald Strachey finds the grandson of the godfather of Albany's political machine dead--in Donald's car. When he finds a letter on the corpse specifically asking for his help, Donald, a gay P.I., does his best to fulfill the dead man's mission-even at the risk of his own life. From the author of Third Man Out.
Synopsis
Shocked to discover the body of the grandson of the godfather of Albany's political machine in his car, P.I. Donald Strachey knows he is in for trouble. But when he learns that the murder victim left a $2.5 million legacy with instructions that it be used to destroy that machine, along with a personal letter to Strachey asking for his help, his suspicions are confirmed. Faced with power-brokers at all levels, Albany's only gay P.I. tries to fulfill the dead man's mission-with his own survival at stake.
New York Times
As a mystery novel, this is thoroughly satisfactory. Mr. Stevenson plots well, makes sharp observations about people, and has a literate, sophisiticated writing style that is often spiked with humor.
Editorials
New York Times
As a mystery novel, this is thoroughly satisfactory. Mr. Stevenson plots well, makes sharp observations about people, and has a literate, sophisiticated writing style that is often spiked with humor.From the Publisher
"If you've never read a Strachey mystery before, you're in for a wonderful time." —Michael Nava"Stevenson's gay private eye, Donald Strachey, hasn't capered in quite a while, and this little sleuther makes one rue the wait." —Booklist
"This is a lively book...Skillful plotting carries the reader straight along. Highly recommended." —The New York Times Book Review