Ned Fain is a damaged man. Crippled in a bomb blast in Afghanistan the ex-army JAG officer has lost his wife, lost his career and may be losing his mind. People cringe at the sight of his burned face; added to that he’s flat broke.
But when Ned witnesses a bizarre murder in the polar bear pit at the zoo, his basic instinct for justice kicks in. It’s added incentive that a pretty woman needs his help, and he sets out to expose the killer and conquer his own demons.
"It's not just a good whodunit, it's a good whodunwhat and really good short story."
Reviewer: Reader for Bookangel.
A modern day noir, with the hard boiled ex mil hero, a mysterious murder and the femme fatale who needs his aid - even though he knows she's trouble. What can I say? It had me at 'polar bear pit'.
This is a well-written, fast-paced, and enjoyable short novella packed full of memorable characters and it kept me guessing as to what was going on. The plot is believable, the presentation is good, and as a lover of the noir genre, I'd say this is a great example. Detective fans, noir readers, and crime lovers should give this a look - and the rest of the series, if the other stories are as strong as this. It's not just a good whodunit, it's a good whodunwhat and really good short story. I'll be keeping an eye out for more in the series.
