Zahradnik, Rich

For readers who enjoy mysteries focusing on reporters or who have an interest in 1970s New York.

Fans of the late Barbara D'Amato and Bruce DeSilva will relish this gritty and powerful crime novel. Zahradnik won the 2015 Independent Publishers Award Bronze Medal for his debut, Last Words.

Debut novelist Littlejohn writes with assurance and skill. The story's plotting is sure-footed, and the characters are well developed and believable. Gemma has been hurt but desires a full life, nonetheless. Highly recommended for fans of Susan Dunlap and Tricia Fields.