Michael Zinn Lewin crea avvincente narrativa di mistero, spesso ambientata nella sua natia Indianapolis, presentando il distintivo detective privato Albert Samson di basso profilo. Pur radicato nell'ambiente della sua città natale, Lewin, ora residente da tempo in Inghilterra, esplora anche il paesaggio inglese con una serie incentrata sull'agenzia investigativa a conduzione familiare dei Lunghi. Il suo repertorio letterario si estende oltre le convenzioni di genere, comprendendo romanzi autoconclusivi che approfondiscono diverse ambientazioni. Notevolmente, la sua opera satirica si avventura in regni fantastici, dimostrando un approccio versatile alla narrazione.
Terrorism hits Indianapolis with bombs, and gumshoe Samson works to nab the culprit before Indianapolis is blown off the map! "The late Ross Macdonald once said, 'Lewin is fast, funny and brilliant.' There seems no need to revise that assessment".--Wall Street Journal.
Set in the cutthroat realm of television production, the novel explores the relentless pursuit of success and the sacrifices made along the way. Through the protagonist Leopold's journey across decades, the narrative delves into the choices and circumstances that shape his life, ultimately addressing the pivotal question of how he arrived at his current state. The story highlights the pressures and moral dilemmas faced in a youth-obsessed industry.
Four interconnected short stories feature an unusual client who brings Albert Samson into intriguing situations. Each tale explores different facets of Samson's character and the challenges he faces, showcasing his unique approach to solving problems. The narratives blend humor and mystery, offering readers a captivating glimpse into Samson's world and the eccentricities of his client.
Jan Moro, a small-time hustler whose fate is tied up with Billy Cigar, a big-time murderer, falls afoul of Cigar and then gets on the bad side of the police, leading him to become a sleuth trying desperately to stay alive. Reprint. PW.
Die sechzehnjährige Eloise beauftragt Albert Samson, ihren biologischen Vater zu finden. Zunächst denkt er, es sei eine Teenagerlaune, doch als er mit den Recherchen beginnt, gerät er unerwartet in große Schwierigkeiten.
In Indianapolis droht eine Umwelt-Terroristengruppe mit täglichen Bombenanschlägen, bis ihre Forderungen erfüllt werden. Bisher gab es keine Verletzten, doch die Situation ist angespannt. Die maskierten Aktivisten suchen unerwartet Hilfe bei Albert Samson und seiner Detektei.
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