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Like Janet Evanovich books? Try:
THE TAWDRY YELLOW ROAD
by David Bischoff
Madrigal "Maddy" Harper is a parole officer and the single mother of a mildly autistic 12-year-old son, Skylar. His fascination with the science fictional universe of STAR TRAIN brings them both to ElfCon, a fanfest and SF extravaganza.
When Abner Farelli, an ex-con and parole-jumper with whom Maddy had a run-in at the convention turns up dead, shot with her stolen gun, Lt. Mitchell Blackson informs her that she is the prime suspect because of her "history" with the deceased.
Then Maddy is present during a mishap that kills a publishing executive. Another accident? Or is she now the suspect in two deaths?
Hauled off to jail with no alibi, Maddy realizes that the only way either crime will be solved is by investigating each one herself. One jailbreak later, she's hot on the trail of a relentless killer.
QUOTES:
"The TAWDRY YELLOW BRICK ROAD" is an outrageous combination of Agatha Christie, John D. MacDonald and Janet Evanovich, with a kick-ass heroine who'll handcuff your heart while you too busy laughing to notice."
Kristen Sparks, author of 98 Degrees and Getting Hotter.
In Eugene, Oregon, parole officer Madrigal "Maddy" Harper raises her twelve years old son Skylar by herself in a trailer park. Sky's dad not only failed to grow up, but also deserted his child once he realized the kid suffered from Asberger's Syndrome, a type of Autism. Sky rarely finds anything fascinating so when he does Maddy goes all out to further his interest. Thus, they attend a Star Train science fiction convention, as the lad is a big fan of the series. At the ElfCon, Maddy notices parole jumper Abner Farelli. Being taller, heavier, and confident that she can take the smaller man, Maddy gives chase. Abner escapes when Maddy crashes into despondent Star Train author Everett Wilkins. Not long afterward, someone shoots Abner using Maddy's stolen gun. Her alibi actor hunk Richard Battersea refuses to give her an alabi because he fears how his wife will react. Worrying about what will become of Sky if she goes to prison; Maddy investigates the murder of Abner. Maddy and Sky make this investigative tale work as readers will see a loving mother and son struggle with his condition by doing "normal" things together. Maddy is a terrific protagonist, who depends on few people except those she trusts like her best bud when it comes to Sky. The story line is intriguing due to insight into Asberger's Syndrome, which is cleverly woven into the plot as part of the relationships between characters. No wizard behind curtains to make things right, Maddy knows that the yellow brick road leads to prison if she fails to uncover the identity of the killer.
Harriet Klausner --AMAZON.COM
Any one who has ever been to a sci-fi convention will enjoy this entertaining mystery that has a great deal of humor added into the mix. Any one who has NOT been to a sci-fi convention will also enjoy the book because it is a well written mystery AND the convention descriptions are probably what you imagine one would be like. Overall an excellent read and well worth the time.
Bruce Dennison -- AMAZON.COM
$25.95 POSTPAID
David Bischoff THE MANUSCRIPT COACH 1430 Willamette St. #317 Eugene OR 97401
You can e-mail David at david.bischoff@gmail.com