by Parnell Hall
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by Parnell Hall
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by Parnell Hall
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by Parnell Hall
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by Parnell Hall
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From Publishers Weekly
In Hall's fourth Stanley Hastings novel ( Detective ; Murder ; Favor ) the hero stumbles yet again into the arms of crime--this time, a series of strangulations of potential clients for detective Hastings's ambulance-chasing employers, the lawyers Rosenberg and Stone. Chief asset of the novel is Hastings himself, a likable if somewhat cowardly writer who has managed to turn his tawdry law-firm assignment into a challenging lifestyle. When faced with the dilemma of being detective "By-the-Book" Clark's prime suspect, Hastings realizes that he must resolve the mystery himself, not only to prove his innocence, but also to get even with Clark, whom he describes more than once as a "moron." Though the plot is somewhat garbled, Hall arranges wonderful surprises at the end. He is smoothly proficient in creating memorable characters and witty dialogue, particularly in following Hastings' less-than-crafty efforts at serious detecting. In all, a top-notch effort, sure to win Hall plaudits and fans.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Hall's likable, humorous, and self-deprecating protagonist/narrator, Stanley Hastings, is still signing up clients for a law firm in New York. Lately, however, unknown hands have strangled several prospects before Stanley can get a signature. Things look bad for Stanley and/or the law firm until Stanley, bucking the favorite theory of a prickly police sergeant, baits a trap for his own prime suspect. The narrator's easygoing observations, realistic quirks, and agreeable sense of humor sharpen the focus; a great addition to the series.--
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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In Hall's fourth Stanley Hastings novel ( Detective ; Murder ; Favor ) the hero stumbles yet again into the arms of crime--this time, a series of strangulations of potential clients for detective Hastings's ambulance-chasing employers, the lawyers Rosenberg and Stone. Chief asset of the novel is Hastings himself, a likable if somewhat cowardly writer who has managed to turn his tawdry law-firm assignment into a challenging lifestyle. When faced with the dilemma of being detective "By-the-Book" Clark's prime suspect, Hastings realizes that he must resolve the mystery himself, not only to prove his innocence, but also to get even with Clark, whom he describes more than once as a "moron." Though the plot is somewhat garbled, Hall arranges wonderful surprises at the end. He is smoothly proficient in creating memorable characters and witty dialogue, particularly in following Hastings' less-than-crafty efforts at serious detecting. In all, a top-notch effort, sure to win Hall plaudits and fans.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Hall's likable, humorous, and self-deprecating protagonist/narrator, Stanley Hastings, is still signing up clients for a law firm in New York. Lately, however, unknown hands have strangled several prospects before Stanley can get a signature. Things look bad for Stanley and/or the law firm until Stanley, bucking the favorite theory of a prickly police sergeant, baits a trap for his own prime suspect. The narrator's easygoing observations, realistic quirks, and agreeable sense of humor sharpen the focus; a great addition to the series.--
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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