Westerfield's Chain (Nick Acropolis)

ISBN: 1475175965

Author: Clark, Jack

Condition: New

ReviewThe best mystery of the month is a first novel by a local cab driver. "Westerfield's Chain" is a pure delight for many reasons, not the least of which is the way Jack Clark celebrates and rings a few changes on the familiar private-eye script. There's a memorable moment...on virtually every page, and I dearly hope Clark is working on his second Acropolis outing in between well-tipped sessions of flying in his taxi.--Chicago TribuneA likable protagonist and spirited, uncluttered prose: a promising debut by a Chicago cabbie who may drive a hack but doesn't write like one.--Kirkus ReviewsProduct DescriptionWesterfield's Chain was a finalist for the Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye Novel."A pure delight for many reasons, not the least of which is the way Jack Clark celebrates and rings a few changes on the familiar private-eye script. There's a memorable moment [on] virtually every page."-Chicago Tribune"Clark knows his city: the geography and flavor of the neighborhoods are vividly presented, and interesting, often quirky characters are introduced along this fascinating ride."-Chicago Reader"Jack Clark's descriptions are beautifully haunting and his plotting is exceptional."-Romantic Times"A likeable protagonist and spirited, uncluttered prose."-Kirkus Review"It's a great read."-Publishers WeeklyFrom the Back Cover"Let me get you to sign something," I said. I walked around and popped the trunk and opened my briefcase and pulled out a standard form and started filling in the blanks. The form explained that Rebecca Westerfield was hiring me for help in investigating a confidential matter. She read it through, then signed by the X. I felt like whistling. The sky was gray, the projects dreary. But it was shaping up to be a beautiful day. I hadn't been this close to a homicide investigation in years. I could almost smell the blood. --from Westerfield's ChainAbout the AuthorJack Clark is an award winning journalist who has been writing for the Chicago Reader since 1975. He is the winner of the Chicago Newspaper Guild's Page One Award for feature writing.His first novel, "Westerfield's Chain," featuring Chicago Private detective Nick Acropolis, was a finalist for the Shamus Award for best first private eye novel.He is also author of the oral history "On the Home Front," with his mother Mary Jo Clark. It was published by Plume in 2002."Nobody's Angel," featuring Chicago cabbie Eddie Miles was published by Hard Case Crime in 2010.Jack was a long-haul furniture mover for Allied Van Lines for many years. He's also been driving a taxi on and off for the last 35 years. He has lived in Chicago his entire life.