Hunting Sweetie Rose: A Mystery
"Excellent... Readers will root for Elstrom every step of the way."--Publishers Weekly(starred) "A well-plotted, soft-boiled mystery that simultaneously charms, entertains, and perplexes. Compare with David Housewright for an unassuming protagonist and upper Midwest flavor, and Michael Harvey for historical flavor."--Library Journal"Establishe[s] Dek Elstrom as a most appealing protagonist and a true Chicago character."--Booklist"Combines a killer plot with always witty, often smart-alecky prose and a cast of eccentrics to makeHunting Sweetie Roseanother worthy — and arguably the best — book in a series marked by daring originality."--Richmond Times-Dispatch"Jack Fredrickson writes in a tempting, sometimes noir style, fond of eccentric characters, pithy patter, sarcastic comebacks, and retro (or timeworn) locales. The plot piques interest from the outset, quickly grabbing the reader full force...This one already stands out as a fine candidate for more than a few of the year's top prizes."--Yahoo! ShinePraise for Jack Fredrickson:“Everything I want in a mystery.” —Nancy Pearl, National Public Radio onA Safe Place for Dying“Quirky, affecting . . . this poignant thriller is something quiteout of the ordinary.” —Tom Nolan,The Wall Street JournalonHonestly Dearest, You’re Dead“[Dek] Elstrom has lost none of his initial appeal. . . . a seriously good guy.” —Marilyn Stasio,The New York Times Book ReviewonHonestly Dearest“Fast, funny and wonderfully plotted, Jack Fredrickson’s latest,Hunting Sweetie Rose, is a great read and one that shouldn’t bemissed.” —Michael Harvey, author ofThe Third Rail