4 stars
Format: Kindle Edition
159 pages
Published by Dutton Guilt Edged Mysteries
Published on September 18th 2012
ISBN13: B0095ZP0ZG
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Synopsis:
It’s Los Angeles. June, 1947. In the wake of
mobster Bugsy Siegel’s violent murder, Private Investigator Robert Grahame is
confronted with a case unlike anything he’s ever faced before. Lizabeth Duryea,
a stunning yet peculiar young woman, hires Grahame to find her brother, Dan
Scott, and leaves him with a small, mysterious package for safekeeping. But
Grahame’s investigation becomes much more complicated when another mob big shot
gets an anonymous tip that Grahame killed Siegel and hid the evidence in his
office.
With the help of LAPD’s only female detective, Lauren Stanwyck, Grahame tries to discern the truth behind his mysterious client’s improbable story and find out who really killed Bugsy Siegel—haunted by his lost love at every step. As he stares into the face of his own cloudy past and the face of the fantastic, Grahame--in the classic noir tradition--is tempted by a femme fatale, followed by a shadowy figure, beaten up, accused of murder, and threatened. Ultimately, he uncovers a most unexpected plot, one which jeopardizes his way of life and puts him in mortal danger.
With the help of LAPD’s only female detective, Lauren Stanwyck, Grahame tries to discern the truth behind his mysterious client’s improbable story and find out who really killed Bugsy Siegel—haunted by his lost love at every step. As he stares into the face of his own cloudy past and the face of the fantastic, Grahame--in the classic noir tradition--is tempted by a femme fatale, followed by a shadowy figure, beaten up, accused of murder, and threatened. Ultimately, he uncovers a most unexpected plot, one which jeopardizes his way of life and puts him in mortal danger.
My Review:
This is a fresh and upcoming take on a classic
murder novel. I loved how the characters
interacted with each other and the suspense and mystery kept me entertained
throughout the whole novel. The
storyline was compelling and interesting especially for someone who didn't grow
up in the era of the time. This was a
great read and an enjoyable story.
Note: I received this book via Netgalley.
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