by G. M. Ford
Claudia was still searching for eye contact. I gave it to her.
“You sure?” she persisted.
“Trust me,” I said.
About the Author G. M. FORD is the author of three previous widely praised Frank Corso novels— A Blind Eye, Black River, and Fury—as well as six highly acclaimed mysteries featuring Seattle private investigator Leo Waterman. A former creative writing teacher in western Washington, Ford lives in Seattle and is currently working on his next Frank Corso novel. Don’t miss the next book by your favorite author. Sign up now for AuthorTracker by visiting www.AuthorTracker.com.
Praise for G.M FORD’s LEO WATERMANandTHE DEADER THE BETTER“Vividly written…entertaining but dead serious…. Mr. Ford is an accomplished writer…[with] a great sense of fun…. In Leo Waterman, he has created a private detective with a sensitive side, but hard-boiled enough to do the job.”
Dallas Morning News“G.M. Ford [is] making a deservedly big splash in the genre’s pond…. Waterman is a guy I’d hire if I needed a Private Investigator (and he makes good company even if you’re only interested in tagging along for the ride).”
Minneapolis Star Tribune“The most entertaining novel I have read this year, or for that matter, in the last several years…. It gets better and better, with layer after layer of action and consequences.”
Nashville Tennessean“Readers who appreciate the sardonic in life will find Ford’s easy comedic style, quotable wit, and snappy dialogue hard to put down.”
San Antonio Express-News“Leo Waterman is the brightest, most colorful detective to appear on the fictional scene since Spenser was fresh. In character, plot, and comic commentary, author G.M. Ford hits every mark for the modern hard-boiled mystery.”
Portland Press Herald“Leo Waterman is worth spending time with.”
Chicago TribuneLeo Waterman Mysteries by G. M. Fordfrom Avon BooksCAST IN STONETHE BUM’s RUSHLAST DITCHSLOW BURNWHO IN HELL IS WANDA FUCA?
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