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I was pleasantly surprised with my introduction to the Jimmy Flannery mystery series. Flannery is the type of mystery hero that is easily likeable. He's politically incorrect enough to say ain't and to embrace people from all walks of life, but he's got enough culture and smarts to outwit any foes who might cross him. The characters are well-rounded and Campbell uses snappy dialogue that makes his characters seem to jump right off the page. Campbell does a nice job of placing the reader in the city setting of Chicago. While shaping his mystery,Campbell gives you a real sense that you are right there in the middle of Chicago with all of its diversity of characters, ethnicity,and the down to the detail grime and dirt of politics Chicago style. Flannery may have started his career as a sewer inspector, but in this 11th installment one can see why he continues to rise in Chicago politics and why this mystery series is sure to serve multiple terms!