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What They're saying about Song & Dance

"Quick-witted, sarcastic, and innovative in his investigative style, Glennon's relatable Gen X hero . . . and his seat-of-his-pants approach move this fun, sharp-elbowed mystery along at a fast pace.  Glennon's storytelling is lively, driven by dialogue with bite . . . . Fans of scruffy old-school P.I. thrillers and morally gray character narratives will find this both amusing and suspenseful right up to a conclusion that surprises . . . Glennon crafts a convincingly seedy tale alive with characters it's a pleasure to hang with. "  -  BookLife


"The detective headlining Glennon's taut mystery is refreshingly down to earth . . . the novel's female characters prove dynamic and engaging . . . This mystery moves briskly . . . and it's thoroughly absorbing.  A diverting detective story that's equal parts entertaining and realistic."  -  Kirkus Reviews


"Fast-paced, clever and engaging, this is an elegy for lost innocence.  Smart, propulsive, eminently readable.  Highly recommended."  -  Goodreads review


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Song and Dance introduces PI Frank Rotten as he struggles to gain traction in the ethically ambiguous world of private investigating. The story unfolds in the mid-nineties, at the dawn of the digital age. Frank opts for the detective business after a short stint as a cubicle-bound insurance adjuster, looking for easy money and a taste of adventure. Operating on the analog/digital divide, Frank solves cases the old-fashioned way, up close and sometimes personal. He lives in a gentrifying neighborhood in Pittsburgh and relies on friends and neighbors for aid. The uptempo tale interweaves snatches of pop music and echoes the narrative tone of classic hard-boiled fiction.

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