Published: July 05, 2011
Words: 58,217 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465833952

Short description

Truman "Tru" Smith is a PI who'd rather be reading Faulkner or fishing on his beloved Galveston Island than solving mysteries, so when his friend Dino asks for help, Tru at first demurs. With some not-very-subtle arm twisting, Dino finally persuades Tru to investigate the disappearance of Old Harry, a homeless vagrant whom Dino and his family have "adopted."

Extended description

Truman "Tru" Smith is a PI who'd rather be reading Faulkner or fishing on his beloved Galveston Island than solving mysteries, so when his friend Dino asks for help, Tru at first demurs. With some not-very-subtle arm twisting, Dino finally persuades Tru to investigate the disappearance of Old Harry, a homeless vagrant whom Dino and his family have "adopted." Tru makes some half-hearted efforts to find the old geezer--who Tru figures probably disappeared because he felt like it--but only succeeds in getting shot at, doused in the Gulf, and bopped on the head. Of course, these events not only make Tru cross, they also rouse his suspicions about why somebody is so determined to keep him from finding out the real reasons for Old Harry's disappearance. It's not long before Tru discovers that some very nasty business is going on--business that isn'tin the best interests of Tru's island.

Tags

mystery, texas, homeless, galveston island, truman smith, tru smith

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Review by: Pete Floros on Aug. 02, 2012 :
I enjoyed reading "When Old Men Die," by Bill Crider. I have had conversations with Bill about our novel, "Murder on Monkey Mountain," and appreciate his generous advice. I look forward to reading and working more with Bill Crider.
Pete Floros, http://oldsheeriff.com
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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