The Curious Eat Themselves
by John Straley
Category: Fiction

Sitka, Alaska- When Louise Root, a new client of Cecil Younger, is found murdered, the private investigator finds himself in the middle of a web of secrets and deadly repercussions-usually not found in the world of environmental politics. Not only that, it seems everyone suddenly wants Younger's help- his old friend, Doggy, the DA; his autistic roommate, Todd, whose Labrador retriever has disappeared; an image-conscious environmental activist; and even the sleazy executives of Global Mining, whose interest in the case is a little more than suspicious. In the midst of all this, Younger is wrecked by guilt and his personal life is fraying as he tries to keep his drinking under control. He's got his hands full trying to juggle his lingering emotions over his ex-lover, the multiple investigations, and simply trying to stay alive.