Key Man

by Allen Huffstutter

Overview

Being stymied by a murder investigation that's going nowhere is bad enough. Now, Sam and Ski, L.A. Detectives, are being hounded by Kate Newberry, who wants the two investigators to get to the bottom of her grandfather's seemingly unrelated murder. Reluctantly, this unlikely trio follows an expanding, bi-coastal trail that leads to dozens of potentially related murders with a common how. Eventually, the why becomes clear. Frantic, can they connect all of the dots in time to determine who's next?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781736900413
Publisher:	Cross Creek Books
Publication date:	04/21/2021
Pages:	382
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Over years of involvement in finance and the launching of start-ups, Allen Huffstutter's career has involved "doing deals." That background, combined with his MBA from the University of Southern California and his BS in Finance from San Diego State University, provides Allen with the basis for weaving together a nuanced financial plot line involving a cast of memorable characters…and murder.

Other Work
Liz Estrada, A Contemporary Adaptation of Aristophanes' Lysistrata

www.allenhuffstutter.com

Editorial Reviews

Rating: 9.25

Plot: Huffstutter's novel moves fast and furious and is meticulously plotted. Just when the reader thinks that the detectives have it figured out, Huffstutter throws a curveball into the action and ends the book with a surprise that will leave the reader wanting more.

Prose/Style: Skillfully crafted prose engages the reader, while organic dialogue allows the characters to come alive.

Originality: A surprise ending and a crime that is financially motivated will leave readers enthusiastically waiting for another installment.

Character Development/Execution: Huffstutter balances numerous characters as the novel's mysteries are revealed and pieced together. The characters are true to their roles and grow throughout the story and in tandem with one another. The rookies are idealistic and overly eager, while the experienced ones prove to be more hardened. Readers will cheer for the team of sleuths in this appealing novel.
—BookLife Prize - 2021

3 out of 4 stars…Key Man was an exciting, page-turning thriller by Allen Huffstutter. The author created a fantastic cast of criminal suspects with well-developed backstories. It was fascinating to discover how these characters were connected to the intriguing case as the book progressed. As Huffstutter started to tie up some loose ends, I appreciated the complexity of the investigation process and the steps involved in collecting the necessary evidence…This book would be an excellent read for people who enjoy fast-paced thriller novels. It should also appeal to those who want to read finance-based crime stories with a well-developed list of suspicious characters. The book contains heavy swearing at various points throughout, but there is no erotic content.
—Everydayadventure15 for OnlineBookClub.org

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