Two sixteen-year-old boys break into a house looking for
small change. Instead they find more money than they ever dreamed possible.
Unfortunately, they also discover the blood-spattered body of an undercover
cop. The kids make a big mistake. They take the money. With fingerprints all
over the victim and blood on their shoes they give the prosecution an airtight
case against them. Enter Shanahan who uncovers a few secrets among the rich and
powerful that might make a difference.
"An
extremely intelligent, masterfully plotted novel with extraordinary characters,
carefully crafted and finely polished. Don't overlook it." — Booklist
"The
Steel Web is a thoroughly enjoyable mystery." — Mystery News
"Fast-paced,
wryly told, and evenly balanced — solid detection combined with warm,
empathetic characterization." — Kirkus Reviews
Life
Death & Fog Books, has
been established to bring the first four Shanahan novels to paperback and a
variety of e-book formats. After more than 10 years, friends of Deets can now
conveniently catch up with the early mysteries. Paperback editions are from
Amazon as well as Barnes & Noble. E-books are available for the Kindle and
Nook.
