Robert Crais – The First Rule – the second Joe Pike Novel
The first rule any criminal within the range of Joe Pike should know is: do not piss Joe Pike off.

The first rule any criminal within the range of Joe Pike should know is: do not piss Joe Pike off.
First mystery. Take a chance on a next one but not this time.

Decent enough psychological thriller with the Salvador Dali touch. Bergman and Peck star

An innocent man is put to death but one psychologist believes in the mans innocence. Meanwhile back in Manhattan Matt Scudder is investigating a new and mysterious boyfriend for a friend of his in the program. That these two paths intersect is only the beginning of another fine addition to the Scudder legend.

a clever, nicely staged, sometimes humourous, and enjoyable read
Botany professor and boyfriend investigate wine country mystery