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Chet and Bernie stumble upon a prison work crew that includes the seasoned outlaw Frenchie Boutette—a former ally sent up the river. As they discuss an unexpected coincidence, Frenchie reveals a new problem: his black‑sheep brother, Ralph, a reclusive inventor, has vanished with his houseboat. The case seems rooted in a dispute over stolen shrimp, but the detectives soon find themselves drawn into a far more perilous investigation. The story follows them through the oil industry and a looming environmental catastrophe, intertwining humor, mystery and the close bond between the two detectives.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Peter Abrahams
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