Synopsis
Private investigator Cliff Hardy is no financial genius, but in this collection of hard-boiled detective stories he pursues white-collar criminals with the same doggedness he applies to his more downmarket villains. A conveniently placed telephone book advertisement leads Hardy to begin investigating white-collar crime in both big business and small. From keeping a watchful eye on a corporate whistleblower to taking a case from his local florist, Hardy approaches each job with his usual determination, making for another fast-paced edition with an exciting flair that has made the Cliff Hardy series an international favorite.
Library Journal
In this collection, Australian investigator Cliff Hardy must sort out 11 financial crimes and bring the culprits to justice, which is sometimes served in a particular Aussie way, as is shown in the first story, "A Gift Horse." Out of small, ordinary situations, Corris creates wonderful, thought-provoking, and entertaining stories. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.