Party doll

Bubba Mabry returns in a new novella guaranteed to thrill and amuse fans of the long-running series featuring the Albuquerque, NM, private eye.Bubba bumbles back into action when hes hired to find a missing stripper who goes by the stage name Joy Forever. Joys boss says business has been off since she disappeared, owing him money. He wants Bubba to find Joy and find her fast.But theres more here than meets the eye. A federal prosecutor is interested in Joy as well, and Bubbas wife, newspaper reporter Felicia Quattlebaum, is working on a crusade that seems to be entangled with the case.Laced with Steve Brewers trademark humor, "Party Doll" is chock full of action and plot twists."Bubba Mabry is thoroughly engaging and a very cool dude." -- Edgar Award-winning author Harlan Coben"Every region claims its own resident jester-in-crime. Steve Brewer owns the Southwest." -- National Book Award winner Pete Hautman"Steve Brewer is one of Americas best mystery authors. Reading any one of his many stories is pure fun and entertainment. Party Doll is noexception. If you havent discovered Brewerswork, youre in for a treat." -- Joseph Badal, Author of "Evil Deeds"