London Frog (Five Star Mystery Series) - Hardcover

Pittman, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159414589X ISBN 13: 9781594145896

Publisher: Five Star, 2007

Synopsis

A string of unlikely coincidences turn a simple scam into a deadly confrontation between a convivial con man and a conniving killer. It all starts semi-innocently. Todd Gleason, amateur confidence man and all-around charmer, just can’t stand the fact that Henri and Elise Procopio, already rich beyond avarice, has just won, all things, the lottery. So, Todd does what any self-respecting crook would do, he schemes to bilk them of their undeserved winnings. Todd follows them to London, where the Procopios are celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. That flat were Todd is setting up shop, however, falls through when he stumbles upon the landlord lying on the carpet, fatally shot With sirens blaring the background, this frog out of water suddenly finds himself running from the law and falling into the hands of a couple of goons. They’re not the only folks caught up in a scam spirally dangerously out of control. There’s Clive, the hitman with a quick right hook; Brandy Alexander, the lovely blonde scholar from the airplane; Beth Simon, an American friend of Todd’s who just can’t stop talking; the bumbling Birdie, a man seeking revenge against Todd; and Inspector Brury, the cop with the bad stomach, determined to solve a seemingly senseless murder. Oh, and then there’s Toad, Todd’s pet frog, who may hold a secret all his own. With sharp comic timing and a pace that never quits, London Frog jets from New York to London and back again (and back again) for a wryly suspenseful, sexy tale of crime, punishment, and amphibians.

About this title

About the Author

Joseph Pittman is the author of the novels Tilting at Windmills, When the World was Small, Legend’s End, and A Christmas Wish. He is also the author of the Todd Gleason crime series, including London Frog and the forthcoming California Scheming. He lives and works in New York City. He writes wherever.  For more information, visit www.josephpittman.net.

 

 

 

 

Review

London Frog will have readers groaning, laughing, and scratching their heads...all at the same time. A series of extraordinary plot twists and coincidences...will keep mystery lovers amused all the way to the chase s delightful end. This sassy, sexy, funny tale will please and entertain. --Mystery Scene magazine

Joseph Pittman s London Frog is a wry, witty, page-turning caper. Grab a pint (or a martini) and settle in for a fun, fast-paced read. --Jeff Abbott, Edgar-nominated author of Fear

London Frog is a wild crime caper starring a rogue who finds his latest caper totally out of control from the moment he steps inside his temporary lodging and spins further into chaos. The support cast enhances the zaniness as they take Todd on quite a rowdy ride. Fans who appreciate something offbeat in their thrillers will enjoy Todd s tale as he struggles with who is conning whom. --Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Five Star
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 159414589X
• ISBN 13: 9781594145896
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 377