The lady-friend of an assistant to a peculiar PI dies mysteriously, and her grieving boyfriend must investigate her own family to find the killer The ever-randy hero of No Score and Chip Harrison Scores Again has gone to New York City to work for master detective Leo Haig, a Nero Wolfe wannabe who needs Chip Harrison as his Archie Goodwin. Chip’s main squeeze is Melanie, a rich girl slumming it in the East Village whose sisters have a habit of dying in spectacular accidents. When Melanie gets in on the act, dropping dead of an apparent heroin overdose, Harrison and Haig smell murder. Chip must race to save his lover’s sisters before her killer claims them too, investigating their strange family and the lovely ladies’ bedrooms all at once. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lawrence Block, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from his personal collection, and a new afterword written by the author.
About the Author, Lawrence Block
Lawrence Block (b. 1938) is a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and an internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author. His awards include a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Lifetime Achievement Award from the Crime Writers’ Association (UK). Although he is best known for his four main mystery series, Block explored a variety of genres, including thrillers and erotica, and developed an early following as a pulp-fiction writer under a number of pseudonyms. Born in Buffalo, New York, Block has three daughters and currently lives with his wife in New York City.
In this third installment of Block's popular series, Chip Harrison is settling in as assistant to detective Leo Haig. Cases are scarce for the pair because Leo will accept only those befitting a would-be world-renowned sleuth. An unfortunate turn of events gives them just such a scenario when Chip discovers the still-warm body of his girlfriend, Melanie Trelawney. The New York police are only too willing to accept overdose as the cause of death, but Chip and Leo are suspicious, especially considering the previous "accidental" deaths of two of Melanie's four sisters. Determined to protect the remaining Trelawney siblings, Chip and Leo work to unravel the machinations of a savvy and sinister killer. Gregory Gorton's narration takes some getting used to due to the pitch of his voice and the cadence of his reading, which make Chip, the book's narrator, sound more high-strung than is warranted. Gorton shines as the short, round, and eccentric Leo, using thoughtful deliberation to portray his unique blend of humility, pomposity, and intelligence. Although Gorton could have given greater attention and color to the secondary characters, his reading does justice to this cleverly plotted story. Recommended for popular mystery collections.--Jennifer Belford, Addison P.L., IL Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\
