Honestly Dearest, You're Dead
Jack Fredrickson
St. Martin’s, Jan 20 2009, $24.95
ISBN: 0312380925
From West Haven, Michigan, William Aggert, attorney for the estate of the late Louise Thomas, informs financially broke, suspiciously paranoiac of the human race and over the edge depressed private investigator Vlodek "Dek" Elstrom that he is the executor. Dek asks why he, as he never met the woman or heard of her. The lawyer offers no solutions except he will receive $700 for his efforts.
Curious but more important needing the money, Dek travels from Rivertown, Illinois to the hometown of Louise, Rambling, Michigan. In her dilapidated shack, Dek finds blood spattered everywhere and an obvious quick search for something was conducted; the only other noted object is an ancient typewriter that looks identical to one owned by the former love of his life. He concludes Louise was murdered, but has no idea why. As Dek investigates his connection to Louise and her homicide, he finds himself looking into a bank robbery and arson too.
Dek’s second case (see A SAFE PLACE FOR DYING) is a terrific private investigative thriller due to the likable hero who is going through some deep emotional issues that only increase his already high level of obstinacy to the sky; he e is resolute with a gut need to learn why a stranger chose him, who killer her and why. Fans will relish this engaging Illinois sleuth as he works a Michigan case that he personalizes.
Harriett Klausner
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