The naked lady was very beautiful and very dead. The police found that she had circled Mac’s name in her phone book – yet Mac couldn’t remember her! What’s a poor investigator to do – but investigate? Thomas B. Dewey is one of detective fiction’s severely underrated writers! – Bill Pronzini

Mac has been called one of the most believable and humane PI’s in crime fiction. He is reluctant to use either his gun or his fists, but will do so when the situation demands it, or in self-defense; he doesn’t merely solve his clients’ cases, but provides moral support and sympathy as well; and perhaps most notable of all, Mac feels, and is not afraid to show itopain, loss, sorrow, loneliness. –thrillingdetective.com