První úder, který jsem ucítil, směřoval na čelist, další přímo na žaludek a třetí dolů, jen pár centimetrů od mého přirození. Před mýma očima se objevily tři nebo čtyři tváře, možná jich bylo pět. Seknutá rána do týla mě vrazila hlavou kupředu mezi nádoby s papayou...
Moses Wine, a former activist turned private detective, is drawn back into the political arena when his past love, Lila Shea, reappears in his life. Tasked with locating a political figure amid a smear campaign, Moses's world is upended when Lila is found dead, forcing him to confront both his past and the dangerous political landscape. With an introduction by Richard Dreyfuss and an afterword by Roger L. Simon, this gripping narrative blends mystery with a reflection on the tumultuous era of the Sixties.
Moses Wine, now a recognized detective after his success in The Big Fix, faces a daunting challenge when Dr. Gunther Thomas seeks his help to exonerate best-selling author Jock Hecht, accused of murdering ABC anchorwoman Deborah Frank. As Moses delves into a web of perplexing questions and potential media backlash, he must navigate the complexities of the case to avoid being labeled a fool in a national magazine. The story intricately weaves mystery with the pressures of public scrutiny and personal reputation.
A MOSES WINE MYSTERY It's not a good time to be Moses Wine. After the events of California Roll, his life seems to have taken a turn for the worse-he's lost his high-paying security job at the Tulip Computer Corporation, his kids don't pay any attention to him, his love life's a mess, and his career as a top gumshoe is on the downslide. He's bored and depressed. So what else would a neurotic private eye do but see a shrink? Unfortunately, his psychiatrist's idea of helping is to get him involved in a case. A comic-the straight man in the country's most popular comedy team-has jumped off a building to his death. But was it suicide? His wife thinks not, and the trail of clues soon leads Moses from the swank beaches of Los Angeles to the mean streets of the South Bronx, bringing him into contact with some of the toughest, sexiest, weirdest characters he's ever encountered. Well, if anything is guaranteed to end Moses' depression, it's this case. There's only one it might also end his life....
The narrative explores Roger L. Simon's transformation from a supporter of the Black Panther Breakfast Program to a prominent figure on the political right. Through anecdotes involving notable personalities like Richard Pryor and Warren Beatty, Simon critiques the current conservative blacklist in Hollywood. He also examines the impact of new media on the traditional Hollywood landscape, highlighting his unique experiences in an industry marked by radical chic and shifting political dynamics.
Private detective Moses Wine heads for Prague to investigate sinister occurrences on a film set, but when the film's director winds up in the hospital and the campaign of sabotage escalates, Moses is forced to step in as director.
On a tour of Communist China, Moses Wine and his fellow travelers are accused of stealing a priceless artifact and detained indefinitely, until the hip detective devises a daring plan for breaking through the Bamboo Curtain
Exploring themes of identity and self-examination, this work recounts the author's journey through personal and professional challenges, ultimately leading to a process of self-blacklisting. The narrative delves into the complexities of societal expectations and the impact of choices on one's life. Enhanced by a new introduction and epilogue, it reflects on growth and resilience, offering insights into the struggle for authenticity in a conformist world.