Hardscrabble Road: A Gregor Demarkian Novel - Paperback

by Jane Haddam (Author)

When Philadelphia's right-wing-ranting radio host Drew Harrigan is arrested for possession of illegal pain killers, he implicates a homeless man, Sherman Markey, in the drug buys, and is soon checked into a locked rehabilitation facility.

While Harrigan is away, beyond the reach of the media and the court, Markey sues him for libel and slander. With the help of a legal advocacy group, Markey is due to have his day in court...until he disappears into the city streets.

The nuns at the shelter haven't seen him. The civil lawyers can't find him. Now it's time for retired FBI agent Gregor Demarkian to step into the case-one that will lead Demarkian down a slippery slope of dark deeds and chilling revelation...with a killer lying in wait for anyone who dares to cross his path.

Back Jacket

A famous rabble-rouser.
When Philadelphia's right-wing-ranting radio host Drew Harrigan is arrested for possession of illegal pain killers, he implicates a homeless man, Sherman Markey, in the drug buys, and is soon checked into a locked rehabilitation facility.

A celebrity cause.
While Harrigan is away, beyond the reach of the media and the court, Markey sues him for libel and slander. With the help of a legal advocacy group, Markey is due to have his day in court until he disappears into the city streets.
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A PROVOCATIVE scandal with murderous results .
The nuns at the shelter haven't seen him. The civil lawyers can't find him. Now it's time for retired FBI agent Gregor Demarkian to step into the case--one that will lead Demarkian down a slippery slope of dark deeds and chilling revelation with a killer lying in wait for anyone who dares to cross his path.
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"A captivating literate mystery."--"Publishers Weekly "(starred review)

"This latest Demarkian tale is spot-on there's no slowing this sleuth down."--"Rocky Mountain News""

Author Biography

JANE HADDAM is the author of many previous novels, most featuring Gregor Demarkian, as well as numerous articles and stories published widely. Her novels have been finalists for both the Edgar and Anthony Awards. She lives with her family in Litchfield Country, Connecticut.