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America's leading mystery writers are being brutally murdered. Third-tier author Guy Davitt—a would-be Dashiell Hammett—stumbles upon the killer's bizarre M.O. But Davitt cannot convince deeply skeptical police a "Sleuth Slayer" actually exists. Through a dark labyrinth of film studio power brokers, publishing industry politics, a decadent family's wealthy influence, police immorality—as well as the dawning realization that he himself is on the killer's list—Davitt pursues the truth.

"A hell of a lot of fun. Seek this book out, you won't be sorry." - Crimespree Magazine

"Sleuth Slayer is a top pick for community library mystery collections and for mystery fans in general." - Midwest Book Review

"The Burtons keep a snappy pace, and their dialogue crackles." - St. Paul Pioneer Press