L.A. private eye Vic Daniel goes into action as he comes up with a scheme to prevent a porn theater being built next door, protects a florist from some horticultural hoods, and investigates the background of a supposedly honest record producer.
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From Publishers Weekly
Thrills and yuks in seamless tandem can often be found in good crime writing, but Pierce and his terminally smart-mouthed L.A. detective, Vic Daniel (Write Me a Letter), don't get the mix right this time out. In a plot held together with the narrative equivalent of baling wire and Krazy Glue, Vic's voice is hopelessly labored and cute. The lanky, 6'7" PI has several challenges on his hands. First, two aging British rock stars want him to check out an aspiring record producer. Second, a porn palace is scheduled to be constructed next to his office. Finally, a gay florist would like two hoods waylaid so he can testify in court; this is the lightest of the assembled premises and, thankfully, the first to be resolved. But none of the cases generates much in the way of suspense. Pierce cuts away often for a weak laugh before a sudden and awkward onset of plot complexity-mostly concerning the record producer and his wife-carries things to a conclusion.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Survivors of V. (Vic) Daniel's two previous hardcover exploits (Write Me a Letter, 1993, etc.) already know whether they want to continue their relationship with the relentlessly jokey stringbean. Uninitiates needing guidance are advised that this time V. takes on the Pussycat Adult Cinema chain, which proposes to install an outlet next door to his office; the enemies and obstacles to the comeback of washed-up singing duo Tom 'n' Jerry; and the author of a suspiciously fatal drive-by mugging. As usual, Pierce takes all the conventions of the private-eye novel--threatening hoods, corrupt corporations, the detective's loyal team, the big score--and refracts them as labored farce. A hilariously good time is had by all the characters, though readers are left to fend pretty much for themselves. -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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I enjoyed reading this mystery. The main character (private eye Vic) is amusingly odd and has some off the wall insights into his business and the lives of those he serves. A whole panoply of different characters from all walks of life are his helpers. Loved the girl who wrote poems about her research. I sincerely doubt there are many Nash Metropolitans left for people to drive around casually. My father had one in the early 60's and it was built flimsy and I don't kmow how Vic manages to keep his Nash serviced. I plan to read more novels in this series. I recommend this author. Thank you.
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