Release Date: August 13th 2019
Genre: Humor, Mystery
~Synopsis~
The next clever, witty, and touching installment in the Edgar award-winning Stewart Hoag mystery series finds the beloved ghostwriter-sleuth and his faithful neurotic basset hound, Lulu, back in 1990’s New York City, investigating a bestselling author’s stolen manuscript and three murders linked to the crime.
Washed-up celebrity ghostwriter Stewart “Hoagy” Hoag has finally rediscovered his voice and is making progress on what he hopes will be his long-awaited second novel. Burrowed up in his less-than-luxurious, sweltering fifth floor walk-up, he tries not to think of the disparities between himself and his ex-wife, celebrity actress Merilee Nash, who is sifting through film offers—and also her fickle feelings for Hoagy—from her elegant eight-room apartment looking over Central Park. When Merilee offers her home for Hoagy’s use while she’s shooting on location, hope blossoms that he might finally get some real work done… and solidify their rekindling romance.
Then Hoagy receives a call from his literary agent asking if he can meet with publishing’s most ruthless and reviled editor, Sylvia James, for a drink at the Algonquin Hotel. After disclosing that aging literary genius Addison James—also Sylvia’s father and main client—has not in fact written his last two bestselling historical sagas, Sylvia reveals her suspicions that Addison’s assistant Tommy O’Brien—the true author—has run away with their most recent manuscript and is holding it for ransom. Tempted by Sylvia’s offer to bid a hefty advance for his novel-in-progress, Hoagy agrees to help unearth Tommy’s sudden disappearance. If only he’d known exactly what he was getting himself into, he might’ve saved himself from the ensuing grief that follows in his hot pursuit of Tommy. But then, that wouldn’t be a normal day in the life of Hoagy.
With clattering claims of a mugging, a stolen manuscript, and three murders, now it’s up to Hoagy and his short-legged sidekick Lulu to unravel this baffling, bizarre case.
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~My Review~
The Man in the White Linen Suit is a brilliant and entertaining read! Even though it’s set in the 90’s, there’s an old fashioned vibe to it. A sense of nostalgia if you will. This is the first book I’ve read by the author and I am now a fan. Stewart “Hoagy” Hoag is quirky and witty. His sense of humor had me laughing out loud. I loved him! We can’t forget about Lulu, his bassist hound who is beyond clever and quirky in her own way. The story is a murder mystery. There’s fun characters and fun scenes. The author’s style of writing is brilliant and savvy. He gave these characters life. He made the story amusing and kept my attention right from the start.
I would love to read more from this series! I give this 5 stars.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion*
The Literary Vixen 
