"Glennon's Frank Rotten is a wry, hilariously self-effacing P.I. of the mid-1990's, on the hunt for an elementary school teacher who's taken off for America's Playground, aka sleazoid Atlantic City of the pre-digital era. A total joyride down a disrerputable all-but-forgotten memory lane." --Daniel Weizmann, author of the Pacific Coast Highway Mystery series.
"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
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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