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The Man Who Loved Women to Death

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As one who has read all the Stewart Hoag mysteries by David Handler I feel qualified in saying each one is better than the last! Not only are the books getting thicker, they are getting more rewarding and entertaining. The characters, plots, dialog, humour and Handler's voice improve with age. In this outing, an old Ivy League classmate of Hoag's is accused of murdering women. The suspect clearly fits the bill given his violent and abusive past . . . and present! Though 'King Tut' Tuttle is suspected even by his good friend Hoag of committng these murders, 'Hoagy' owes it to himself, Tuttle and their faded friendship to investigate as only he can. The story is filled with great characters, moments of suspense and enough likely suspects and red herrings to keep the reader entertained and guessing throughout. Readers familiar with this series will be happy to know Lulu, Merilee Nash and even Hoag's beloved vintage Jaguar continue their usual prominent roles.

I just recently discovered David Handler with "The Girl Who Ran Off with Daddy" and was thrilled to finally find "Loved Women to Death." My only complaint is that it's so hard to find his books (i.e. out of print, etc.). I highly recommend him for anyone with a sense of humor who also loves mystery. He's as clever a writer as I have read.

Handler does it again! I bought the book and I can't sleep! Why? Because my wife is up all night reading it and laughing out loud

I have been a huge fan of David Handler since I read the first "Hoagy" novel. This latest installment is excellent! Witty, sharp, and leaves you guessing till the end.

David Handler continues to amaze me with his wonderfully witty works of the adventures of "Hoagy". His books are always thrilling, exciting, and leave you guessing until the end. "The Man Who Loved Women to Death" is no exception.

First things first - I am reviewing this as a book on tape.

I am a big reader of mysteries and police dramas and I appreciate it when someone comes up with a unique twist and this one pulls that off in spades.

This is the 8th in a series of David Handler books about a novelist/crimesolver named Stewart Hoag. You do not need to have read the other books to follow along.

The book gets a 'B' overall - an 'A' for the plot, a 'C' for the fairly lame police characters.

The book on tape is read by Gene Corbin who does an admirable job. The cover says it lasts approximately 3 hours, but in reality it's more like 2 hours and 40 minutes.