Michael Simon pens gritty, true-to-life detective noir novels. His popular Detective Dan Reles mysteries feature the only Jewish, native-born New Yorker in the Austin P.D. Dan investigates the death of a young girl and the wounding of a little boy during an assassination attempt on a black community activist. "Simon clearly has an eye and ear for Texas, along with the darkest places of the human soul ."-Tim Dorsey, author of Big Bamboo
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“Tom Stechschulte portrays Reles with a swagger in his voice that matches his cockiness and gangster roots. Peter Jay Fernandez takes on the other characters with interesting accents and phrasing.”
— AudioFile
“The well-depicted setting, the fast (if not breakneck) pace, evocative atmosphere, and believable dialogue hold the reader’s attention throughout.”
— Publishers Weekly“As Simon continues to document Austin’s dark years, he indicts misery’s profiteers—dealers, developers, and politicians—with an infectious indignation.”
— Booklist“Gritty, jumpy, and absorbing.”
— Kirkus Reviews" An attempt to insert political ideas, but otherwise, an average suspense thriller. "
— Kyle, 10/1/2012" Started listening. Didn't finish. It felt VERY dark to me. "
— Joanne, 8/18/2011" An attempt to insert political ideas, but otherwise, an average suspense thriller. "
— Kyle, 6/4/2010" Started listening. Didn't finish. It felt VERY dark to me. "
— Joanne, 4/19/2009Tom Stechschulte (1948–2021) was an acclaimed narrator and winner of the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He had been a college athlete and business major when a friend dared him to audition for a play. He got the part and traded the locker room for the dressing room, eventually taking him to New York City and to recording audiobooks.