The Final Stage

This is the eighth of a series of novels that revolve around JP Parker a 100 year old long time retired New York City private detective from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. With Doris involved with out of town previews for a new play she’s written JP reopens his detective business, much to his wife’s disapproval, and gets his first paying client in 18 months. The case to find a woman’s missing finance quickly veers into something much more complicated when JP suddenly finds himself embroiled in a dizzying mix of international politics, spies, and murder. Further complicated by a glamorous movie actress with eyes for JP, an actor showing too much interest in Doris, and JP’s dangerous occupation, the Parker’s 15-month marriage is put to the test.