Capitol Punishment: An Andy Hayes Mystery by Andrew Welsh-Huggins (English) Hard

Description: Capitol Punishment by Andrew Welsh-Huggins All eyes are on swing state Ohio in the midst of a presidential election, and protecting a controversial reporter seems simple enough to Andy. But then a body shows up in the Statehouse. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The job seems simple enough: Reporter Lee Hershey needs protection for a couple of weeks as he pursues the biggest story of his career with all eyes on swing state Ohio in the midst of a presidential election. Columbus private eye Andy Hayes, broke as usual, doesnt have much choice but to sign on, even with his girlfriend falling for the charming journalist.Then murder strikes at the Statehouse and Andy finds himself partly responsible for the death. With an innocent man behind bars, a mysterious vehicle following Andy around the city, and more lives in danger, the detective has his hands full trying to solve a killing in a poisonous political environment where everyone has a motive for murder and anyone could be the next target. Author Biography Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the Shamus, Derringer, and International Thriller Writers award-nominated author of the Andy Hayes private eye series; author of the standalone crime novel The End of the Road; and editor of the Columbus Noir anthology. His short mystery fiction has appeared in multiple magazines, including Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcocks Mystery Magazine, and in many anthologies, including The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021; Groovy Gumshoes: Private Eyes in the Psychedelic Sixties; and Paranoia Blues: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Paul Simon. His nonfiction book, No Winners Here Tonight, is the definitive history of the death penalty in Ohio. Review "Hayes beer isnt the sole heady brew in this fine example of political noir, for which aficionados of smart crime fiction will vote with enthusiasm." * Richmond Times-Dispatch *"Ohio politics provide the backdrop for Welsh-Hugginss nicely plotted third mystery featuring disgraced former OSU quarterback Andy Hayes (after 2015s Slow Burn). …Andy must navigate a minefield of powerful personalities with few inhibitions in a cautionary tale thats a perfect read in an election year." * Publishers Weekly *"Capitol Punishment is an entertaining private eye novel…Andy is a likable, cynical, at times humorous, and always witty protagonist with a penchant for trouble." * Mystery Scene * Promotional All eyes are on swing state Ohio in the midst of a presidential election, and protecting a controversial reporter seems simple enough to Andy. But then a body shows up in the Statehouse. Long Description The job seems simple enough: Reporter Lee Hershey needs protection for a couple of weeks as he pursues the biggest story of his career with all eyes on swing state Ohio in the midst of a presidential election. Columbus private eye Andy Hayes, broke as usual, doesnt have much choice but to sign on, even with his girlfriend falling for the charming journalist.Then murder strikes at the Statehouse and Andy finds himself partly responsible for the death. With an innocent man behind bars, a mysterious vehicle following Andy around the city, and more lives in danger, the detective has his hands full trying to solve a killing in a poisonous political environment where everyone has a motive for murder and anyone could be the next target. Review Quote "With snappy dialogue and a hard-boiled protagonist, Slow Burn is a timely, refreshing return to the pulp novels of long ago. Its a wonderful mix of vintage detective work with a modern nod toward Mike Hammer." --Reavis Z. Wortham, author of the Red River mystery series Details ISBN0804011710 Author Andrew Welsh-Huggins Short Title CAPITOL PUNISHMENT Language English ISBN-10 0804011710 ISBN-13 9780804011716 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Series Andy Hayes Mysteries Imprint Swallow Press Subtitle An Andy Hayes Mystery Place of Publication Ohio Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2016-04-15 UK Release Date 2016-04-15 AU Release Date 2016-04-15 NZ Release Date 2016-04-15 US Release Date 2016-04-15 Pages 304 Publisher Ohio University Press Alternative 9780804011792 DEWEY 813/.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133744254;

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