In the wake of a beloved politician's death, Frank Cronin, a respected investigative journalist intent on uncovering the killer--as well as the dead man's true nature--risks his reputation, his job, and his life. 25,000 first printing.
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From Publishers Weekly
Smart, tightly written and full of compelling background details, Kenney's debut earns a place near the head of the crime fiction pack. The story begins with the murder of Philip Stewart, Boston city councilman and a political icon with an unblemished reputation as a do-gooder for the down-and-out and the patron saint of a variety of liberal causes. When the Post calls on ace investigative reporter Frank Cronin to delve into the seemingly dead-end case, his efforts gradually reveal Stewart as a plaster saint whose dealings ranged from extortion to laundering mob money. The full extent of the corruption, however, isn't disclosed until the novel's shocking finale, which links police, press and politicians in a tangled web of urban payback and political retribution. Kenney, a Boston Globe reporter, makes splendid use of his insider's knowledge of the local political and journalistic scene to flesh out his plot and characters, while he sure-handedly uses flashbacks and occasional red herrings to build suspense. Despite minor shortcomings (the intrusion of stilted headline jargon, a mawkish subplot involving a rekindled romance), Kenney maintains a gripping level of tension; his mastery of the form marks him as a talent to watch.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Kenney (Riding the Runaway Horse, LJ 3/1/92) places his characters in a sticky situation created by the murder of a much-loved Boston city councilor. Frank Cronin, the Boston Post's best investigative reporter, digs into the apparently motiveless killing because a tip from policeman friend Thomas McCormack impugns the victim's reputation. Cronin soon finds evidence of stealthy extortion and embezzlement, which leads him to an unexpected murderer. Meanwhile, his romantic involvement with the assistant district attorney provides a welcome sideline. A solid, entrancing first work that bodes well for the future.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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