Chasing the Pain

★ ★ ★ 1/2 (rounded up)
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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THE SET-UP
Once upon a time, it seemed like at least 40% of the P.I. novels/TV shows I read started out with an old friend (usually that the reader/viewer had never heard of) coming to the P.I. for help—or getting word to him that they were in trouble. It was a quick and effective way for the P.I. to get involved in the case without all the bother of interviewing a prospective client and worrying about money and whatnot. Obviously, it was better if it was someone the reader/viewer knew so we'd be invested, too.

And that's what we have here, Marty Singer gets a visit from the ex-wife of a man he'd worked with not that long ago (Book 6, Once Was Lost, for the reader). He's gone missing, leaving a note for his ex that reads:

If you're reading this, then you haven't heard from me in three weeks, maybe more. If that's the case, call Marty Singer. He'll know what to do.

* This is just my impression at this point, I could be way off.

** Think Spenser and Paul Giacomin.

Chasing the Pain

Leverage

CHASING THE PAIN

A Reason to Live

Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for this post and my honest opinion. I appreciate the opportunity, but, as always, my opinions are my own.