King of the Holly Hop - (Milan Jacovich Mysteries) by Les Roberts (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>#14 in the Milan Jacovich mystery series. Milan reluctantly attends his 40th high school reunion and gets a rude surprise: one of his classmates is found dead. Milan's hunt for the real killer leads him through the oddly intertwined worlds of Cleveland's medical community, organized crime, polite suburban society, and hard-core drug dealers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>#14 in the Milan Jacovich mystery series ... </p><p>Going to your high school reunion is never fun. But this time, it's murder. </p><p>When Cleveland private eye Milan Jacovich reluctantly attends the fortieth reunion of his St. Clair High School graduating class, he gets a rude surprise: one of his classmates is found shot dead and another quickly becomes the main suspect. </p><p>The suspect, successful playwright Tommy Wiggins, draws Milan into the case--and puts him in a very awkward position. Investigating his former schoolmates is an uncomfortable task for Milan, as he soon discovers the dark secrets of people he only thought he knew. </p><p>The deceased Dr. Phil Kohn, it turns out, was a cad who managed to make more than a few enemies during his abbreviated life. But did a forty-year-old grudge really lead to his death? Or was it something more recent--a jealous spouse, a shady business partner? </p><p>Milan's hunt for the real killer leads him through the oddly intertwined worlds of Cleveland's medical community, organized crime, polite suburban society, and hard-core drug dealers. It's a tough investigation in which Milan could lose many friends--and, if he's not careful, his life. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[Roberts] writes crisply with a knowing pace that moves the story along and he deftly creates interesting scenes and characters. [Milan] Jacovich is a descendant of the hard-boiled school of PIs--no Sherlock Holmes here!--but his civilized, occasionally tender treatment of the people he encounters and investigates is an appealing trait . . . Roberts knows his people; he brings them to life out of his experience and craft and imbues them with instant credibility.--T.C. Samford "Ohioana Quarterly" (6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>A fresh and original mystery, highly recommended to those looking for a classic whodunit with new ideas.-- "Small Press Bookwatch" (9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>An enjoyable whodunit with a deep realistic look at Cleveland now and a nostalgic surreal look at the city in the 1960s though the distorted lens of memories.--Harriet Klausner "Midwest Book Review" (9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Really a fun read, with nicely building tension and interesting character relationships. It's a good, solid mystery.--Mary Ruehr "Record Courier" (6/13/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Roberts has a real talent for character development giving Milan an interesting cast to work with and play off of . . . [the book] is a real treat, whether this is the reader's first introduction to the Cleveland PI or one merely catching up with an old friend.-- "Mysterious Reviews" (8/11/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>This Roberts novel is, as always, well written and completely thought out. It has humor, some genteel sadness and, of course, a mystery that will keep readers pondering.--Sandra Fahning "Medina County Gazette" (7/19/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br>
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