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Fletch McDonald, a young reporter for the *News‑Tribune*, has spent his early career covering the unglamorous news stories that other reporters avoid. With a cynical outlook and a tendency to get himself into trouble, he is reassigned to the society desk to profile Donald Habeck, a wealthy criminal lawyer pledging $5 million to the local art museum. What begins as a routine feature turns deadly when Habeck is found murdered in the paper’s parking lot. Seizing the opportunity, Fletch dives into a fast‑paced mystery, using his wits to navigate both the newsroom and the city’s underbelly. The novel combines sharp humor with a tight detective plot, showcasing Fletch’s growth from a desk-bound reporter to a savvy investigator.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Gregory Mcdonald
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