First published 1988
Insurance investigator Hobart Lindsey takes what seems like a routine case. Someone has stolen a collection of valuable comic books, and Lindsey needs to track them down. He follows the trail through the underground world of comic book collectors and dealers. What starts as a simple theft investigation turns deadly when Lindsey discovers the thief will kill to protect the stolen goods. The missing comics are worth more than money to someone willing to commit murder. Lindsey must stay ahead of a killer who sees him as the next obstacle to eliminate. The investigation pulls him deeper into danger as he realizes the stakes go far beyond recovering stolen property. Lindsey faces a choice between walking away from the case or risking his life to stop a ruthless criminal.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, cat-and-mouse
198 pages · Paperback · Bantam
Content warnings: violence