Tough Boston private eye John Cuddy accepts a simple job as a bodyguard in a divorce case but soon finds himself the prime suspect in a murder investigation. A "mislaid" suitcase of cocaine adds to the confusion, because the rightful owners believe that Cuddy knows its whereabouts and they are not averse to using violence to recover their property. Instead of the easy work he had expected keeping peace in the matrimonial home, Cuddy discovers that he has become embroiled in murder, fraud and betrayal. Jeremiah Healy has ...
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Tough Boston private eye John Cuddy accepts a simple job as a bodyguard in a divorce case but soon finds himself the prime suspect in a murder investigation. A "mislaid" suitcase of cocaine adds to the confusion, because the rightful owners believe that Cuddy knows its whereabouts and they are not averse to using violence to recover their property. Instead of the easy work he had expected keeping peace in the matrimonial home, Cuddy discovers that he has become embroiled in murder, fraud and betrayal. Jeremiah Healy has written previous novels featuring John Cuddy including "The Tethered Goat" and "So Like Sleep".
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. 1st printing of 1st UK edition; inscribed by author. Very Good hardcover in Very Good DJ. Olive green boards, gilt titles on spine. Bright, clean, square covers and spine are As New; tightly bound; light dust spotting on text block edges; author's full signature on title page and inscribed below 'To Jed, | Riddle: What's the | opposite of the gift that | keeps on giving? Answer: | The gift you already | gave! Thanks again | for everything, | Jerry | Christmas, | 1988'; clean interior with slight general age darkening. DJ is bright, clean and complete; lightly scuffed. Inscription was to Jed Mattes, noted literary agent. 8vo, 216 pp.
