描述
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