{"product_id":"king-of-the-holly-hop-paperback","title":"King of the Holly Hop - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLes Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A real treat, whether this is the reader's first introduction to the Cleveland PI or one merely catching up with an old friend.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Mysterious Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#14 in the Milan Jacovich mystery series ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to your high school reunion is never fun. But this time, it's murder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Cleveland private eye Milan Jacovich reluctantly attends the fortieth reunion of his St. Clair High School graduating class, he gets a rude surprise: one of his classmates is found shot dead and another quickly becomes the main suspect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe suspect, successful playwright Tommy Wiggins, draws Milan into the case--and puts him in a very awkward position. Investigating his former schoolmates is an uncomfortable task for Milan, as he soon discovers the dark secrets of people he only thought he knew.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe deceased Dr. Phil Kohn, it turns out, was a cad who managed to make more than a few enemies during his abbreviated life. But did a forty-year-old grudge really lead to his death? Or was it something more recent--a jealous spouse, a shady business partner?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilan's hunt for the real killer leads him through the oddly intertwined worlds of Cleveland's medical community, organized crime, polite suburban society, and hard-core drug dealers. It's a tough investigation in which Milan could lose many friends--and, if he's not careful, his life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Milan is back after a six-year hiatus and just as sharp as ever ... a must-read for any Cleveland mystery lover or displaced Clevelander. If you're new to the series, don't worry; the book stands wel alone even as it reminds fans of previous Milan adventures.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -- About.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fresh and original mystery, highly recommended to those looking for a classic whodunit with new ideas.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Small Press Bookwatch\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Roberts writes exciting, well-paced mysteries, which is why his fans wanted more, but in this part of the country their appeal has a lot to do with the locale. When murder mysteries are set in places you know, they immediately become more compelling.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -- News Journal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An enjoyable whodunit with a deep realistic look at Cleveland now and a nostalgic surreal look at the city in the 1960s though the distorted lens of memories.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Midwest Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770922467616,"sku":"9781598510546","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dc888751dd59880b0c1ac8054f1497f7.webp?v=1780380837","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/king-of-the-holly-hop-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}