Cutler uses an unconventional form for his Goodman-Bradley series which could be confusing in the hands of a writer less adept--but is instead illuminating and great fun. His heroes are Goodman, an irrascible over-the-hill P.I. whose glory days are long past, and Bradley, a young West Hollywood guy into the local scene. Cutler's books have chapters alternating the first person voice of each of the two characters which works with diabolical cleverness. Add his Hollywood milieu for the stories and you have magic. It's CRIMINAL there hasn't been a new book featuring this pair in some time

A witty romp with two heroes having very different approaches to life and investigating. Lots of references to 90's media and political characters, which will either date this book in a few decades or make it a nostalgic favorite. Some untypical (possibly unrealistic) actions from cops and mobsters, but who am I to quibble? The wrapup is a little slow, but overall, it's delightful reading. The alternating first person usage is done very skillfully.