num_pages: 288
description: Two-bit private detective Stanley Hasting's growing sense of worthlessness prompts him to refuse the case of a bonafide client, but when that client is killed, Stanley vows to find the murderer
language: English
title: Detective
titlecomplete: Detective (Stanley Hastings #1)
genres: Crime, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Detective, Humor, Mystery
ratings_count: 299
places: New York (State)
series: Stanley Hastings
awards: awardedAt: 568022400000
name: Shamus Award
category: Best First PI Novel, awardedAt: 568022400000
name: Edgar Award
category: Best First Novel
publisher: Dutton Adult