Books like Fletch's Moxie by Gregory Mcdonald
Gregory Mcdonald returns with another witty caper starring his popular detective, Fletch. When Hollywood icon Steve Peterman is bludgeoned to death on live television, the list of suspects grows—every studio executive, support staff, and even Fletch’s own girlfriend, star Moxie Mooney, is implicated. Facing dangerous police interrogation, Fletch escorts Moxie and her alcoholic father, O.L., to Key West for safety, but the rest of the crime‑scene droves into a secluded house. In this hard‑boiled mystery, Fletch confronts the ruthless world of the movie business, challenging the notion that fame guarantees safety.
First publish date: January 1920
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Gregory Mcdonald
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