Death Will Get You Sober

When Bruce Kohler wakes up in detox on the Bowery on Christmas Day, he knows he has to change his life or die. The death of a detox buddy, a burnt-out Park Avenue aristocrat with some nasty secrets, gives Bruce a chance to do something that matters--don't drink, go to meetings, and investigate a murder--and earn back the trust of his two best friends. First in the series featuring a trio of New York sleuths: Bruce, a recovering alcoholic with a smart mouth and an ill-concealed heart of gold; Barbara, a world-class codependent who's addicted to helping and minding everybody's business; and Jimmy, a terminal geek who loves AA, history, and Manhattan. "Smooth prose and outstanding storytelling ability . . . a remarkable and strongly recommended first novel." - Library Journal "A hell of a job . . . Great characters and a wonderful voice." - Crimespree