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Trouble in Mind - (A Sam Kelson Mystery) by Michael Wiley (Hardcover)

Trouble in Mind - (A Sam Kelson Mystery) by  Michael Wiley (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sam Kelson is a PI like no other. As a consequence of being shot in the head, he suffers from disinhibition: he always tells the truth. Hired by Trina Felbanks to investigate her brother, Kelson arrives at Felbanks' home to make a shocking discovery and is arrested on suspicion of murder. Kelson seems to have been set up . but by whom, and why?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Introducing maverick Chicago private investigator Sam Kelson in the first of a hardhitting new crime noir series.</i></b> <p/> Sam Kelson is a PI like no other. As a consequence of being shot in the head while working undercover as a Chicago cop, he suffers from disinhibition: he cannot keep silent or tell lies when questioned. But truth be told - and Kelson always tells the truth - he still feels compelled to investigate and, despite the odds, he's good at his job. <p/> Hired by Trina Felbanks to investigate her pharmacist brother, whom she suspects is dealing drugs, Kelson arrives at Felbanks' home to make a shocking discovery. Arrested on suspicion of murder, he makes an even more startling discovery concerning his client's identity. Kelson would appear to have been set up ... but by whom, and why?<br> As events spiral out of control and the body count rises, Kelson realizes he's made a dangerously powerful enemy. Will he survive long enough to discover who has targeted him - and what it is they want?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>A violent mystery that introduces a singular character guided by his sometimes-twisted thoughts. Readers of L.L. Bartlett's 'Jeff Resnick' mysteries may be intrigued by another sleuth who learns to cope with his brain injury</i>-- "<i><b>Library Journal</b></i>"<br><br><i>An excellent noir that will attract readers who appreciate the anguished protagonists of Steve Hamilton and Loren D. Estleman</i>-- "<b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>Blue Avenue</b>"<br><br><i>Like your noir pitch-black? So does Wiley</i>-- "<b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Monument Road</b>"<br><br><i>No one will stop reading, so hypnotic is Wiley's writing</i>-- "<b>Booklist</b> on <b>Black Hammock</b>"<br><br><i>Noir fiction doesn't get much darker ... Wiley is extremely good at creating an atmosphere of menacing dread ... New shocks occur all the way to the last page</i>-- "<b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Blue Avenue</b>"<br><br><i>Sure to satisfy</i>-- "<i><b>Booklist</b></i>"<br><br><i>The book's strength is in its insights into the well-developed characters</i>-- "<b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>Second Skin</b>"<br><br><i>Wiley keeps the twists coming. Fans of differently abled detectives will look forward to the sequel</i>-- "<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b>"<br>

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