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About the Book
“Loneliness and a deep sense of abandonment are only to be expected when a cop comes out of retirement to take on a private case. But Seymour Shubin adds a poignant twist to that convention by raising the possibility that his protagonist, Jack Lehman, might be in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. ”—New York Times Book Review
“[An] unusual and remarkably moving mystery . . .”—Booklist
“Once again, Shubin has written a thoughtful, suspenseful and well-developed tale . . .”—Writing the Mystery
“Shubin’s style is crisp and never dull . . . he is a storyteller with a terrific punch.”—Philadelphia Inquirer
Edgar Award–winning mystery writer Shubin pens a highly unusual suspense tale featuring retired Detective Jack Lehman, who finds himself drawn back to work after 15 years to investigate a half-million-dollar heist. The only problem is that no one really believes the heist actually occurred, and Lehman’s friends and family doubt he is operating with all his faculties. Surely a crime of that magnitude would be reported somewhere. Worse yet, Lehman can’t remember the name of his telephone informant, nor, for that matter, the name of the victim.
This is an unusual novel seen through the eyes of a purported Alzheimer’s victim, an exciting mystery/suspense story operating on at least two levels: as a psychological thriller and at the same time, one that provides insight into the problems facing an older adult.
About the Author
Seymour Shubin is the author of many novels, short stories and non-fiction articles. He has won an Edgar Allen Poe Special Award from the Mystery Writers of America, among other literary prizes. He has also edited a true crime magazine and a magazine for psychiatrists. He lives with his wife in Pennsylvania.
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