Bowen...writes with such swift and cynical humor that you are sure to beentertained.Washington Post Book WorldRep Pennyworth faces the client from hell. She is ... » 

Bowen...writes with such swift and cynical humor that you are sure to beentertained.Washington Post Book WorldRep Pennyworth faces the client from hell. She is Charlotte Buchanan author ofAnd Done to Others Harm a mystery of no particular merit. Charlotte contendsthe 1997 novel is the basis for the 1999 film Contemplation of Death. She wantsto sue. Rep would blow her off but Charlotte is the steely daughter of the CEOheading the firms major corporate client Tavistock Ltd. Charlotte isresolute in demanding recognition. Rep digs in aided by his literatureaddicted wife Melissa and files suit. By return mail comes a death threat agrisly and gristly version of Hold Your Tongue.Research shows the films director to be Aaron Eastman Hollywood legend whoseRed Guard should have been a box office and critical smash but fell oddlyshort. Eastman contends the Oscar balloting was sabotaged. Now hes on thecomeback trail and anxious not to derail. He and Rep talk and bit by bit theoutline of a bizarre scheme to destroy the credibility of Red GuardandEastmanemerges. Hoosiers Rep who enjoys a little spanking and Melissa whosmokes a little dope arent prepared for the larger licenses granted topolitical powerhouses but theyre quick on the uptake and soon armed....Wisconsin lawyer Michael Bowen is the wellreviewed author of numerous crimenovels published by Crown Worst Case Scenario and by St. Martins Press.Of Collateral Damage 031220289Xthis the cleverest whodunit of the season wrapped up in the cleverestdialogueKirkus Reviews «