Swann's Down: 5 (Henry Swann Mystery)

When Henry Swann is asked by his quirky partner Goldblatt to find a missing psychic whos swindled his ex-wife out of a small fortune he just cant say no. Although he doesnt actually expect to get paid he figures it might give him a chance to finally learn more about his partners mysterious past. His search takes him into the controversial arcane world of psychics fortunetellers and charlatans while raising questions in his own mind about whether or not there is an after-life. While working his partners case hes approached by a former employer attorney Paul Rudder to track down a missing witness who might be able to provide an alibi for his client Nicky Diamond a notorious mob hitman whos scheduled to go on trial in a week for murder he claims he didnt commit. Swanns search for the missing witness who happens to be the defendants girlfriend takes him from Brooklyn to a small beach town across the bay from Mobile Alabama. But what does she really know and will she even come back with him to testify for her boyfriend? Praise for SWANNS DOWN: From Manhattan to Coney Island to the steamy shores of Alabama Charles Salzberg delivers a top-flight mystery with his latest Henry Swann outing. Highly recommended. --Tom Straw New York Times bestselling author as Richard Castle Psychics double-crosses missing persons--Charles Salzbergs latest Henry Swann book has it all. Swanns Down is a gritty no-frills PI novel that brings to mind greats like Reed Farrel Colemans Moe Prager and Michael Harveys Michael Kelly. Whether this is your first Swann adventure or the latest you wont want to miss the brass-knuckle punch that is Swanns Down. Trust me. --Alex Segura author of Blackout and Dangerous Ends Swanns Down gives readers two intriguing mysteries for the price of one as skip tracer Henry Swann pursues a woman who might alibi a murderer and a psychic who swindled the ex-wife of Swanns partner. Swanns wry wit quotes from authors and philosophers genius for questioning suspects and dark past make him a character readers will follow anywhere as he seeks his quarry. This is another thrilling addition to this excellent series. --Rich Zahradnik Shamus Award-winning author of Lights Out Summer Henry Swann dives in where others fear to tread in Swanns Down. Fast. Funny. And smart. This time out Swann crosses paths with a psycho hitman a phony psychic and Swanns mysterious partner a disbarred lawyer. Who could ask for more? I hope well see a lot more of Swann in the future and that this isnt Swanns swan song. --Paul D. Marks Shamus Award-winning author of White Heat and Broken Windows