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A Man Named Doll

By: Jonathan Ames
Narrated by: Jonathan Ames
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Summary

Meet Happy Doll.

Hap to his friends. He's a LA private detective living a quiet life along with his beloved half-Chihuahua, half-terrier, George.

He's getting by just fine.

When he's not walking George or sipping tequila, Hap works nights at the Thai Miracle Spa, protecting the women who work there from clients who won't take 'no' for an answer.

Until he kills a man.

Usually Doll avoids trouble by following his two basic rules: bark loudly, and act first. But after a deadly fight with a customer, even he finds himself wildly out of his depth....

A Man Named Doll is both a hilarious introduction to an unforgettable character, and a high-speed joyride through the sensuous and violent streets of LA.
©2021 Jonathan Ames (P)2021 W F Howes
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"Shot through with darkly comic flourishes. Motel, money, murder, madness: it has all you need to keep you happy." (The Times, Thriller of the Month) 

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book of the year

I never thought I would say it but this guy is nearly as good as Chandler. do not let the plug from the sub par writer ie the hack who does the Reacher novels put you off. this is a terrific writer and very talented writer with a SOUL!!!!!

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A great listen

Los Angeles has thrown up a lot of crime stories featuring hardnosed PD,s. This ranks along with the best.

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