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The Award-Winning sequel to Buffalo Jump
Toronto investigator Jonah Geller has opened his own agency, World Repairs, with best friend and partner Jenn Raudsepp. Asked to investigate the apparent suicide of a young woman, they’re drawn into the high-stakes world of construction and development on a long-neglected parcel of Toronto’s waterfront. Clues lead them to suspect that fabled real estate tycoon Simon Birk—the partner of the dead girl’s father—is killing anyone who gets in the way of the project. Without enough evidence to convince Homicide Sergeant Katherine Hollinger, Jonah heads off to Chicago to take on Birk, his creepy hairless bodyguard and a corrupt cop. As Birk unleashes a wave of attacks against Jonah, he calls on reinforcements, including former hit man Dante Ryan, and crafts an audacious plan to take down one of Chicago’s most powerful—and dangerous—men.
Winner, Arthur Ellis Award*, Best Novel of 2009
“Howard Shrier’s first novel, Buffalo Jump, won the Arthur Ellis Award for best first novel. High Chicago, his second, will definitely be short-listed for another. It’s got the same stellar characters, the same clever plotting, and, if anything, an even better story.” — Margaret Cannon, The Globe and Mail
“High Chicago confirms Shrier as an author to watch for, both in Canada and abroad.” — Don Graves, Hamilton Spectator
“Shrier writes with an easy assurance and a killer sense of humour… High Chicago is a great addition to the mystery shelf. Jonah Geller is the kind of wise, justice-seeking guy you can’t resist.” — Lesley McAllister, NOW Magazine
“A more than worthy sequel, with an intriguing plot, a wicked sense of humour and masterfully managed dialogue. You might even say that Shrier is making the world of crime fiction a better place, one Jonah Geller mystery at a time.” — Todd Kimberley, Calgary Herald
“Shrier’s first Jonah Geller mystery was terrific; High Chicago is even better.” — Bestselling author Linwood Barclay
“If you enjoy contemporary hard-boiled tales with nuanced characters, check out High Chicago; you won’t be disappointed. “ — Jim Napier, Sherbrooke Record
“Shrier is one of the most exciting new voices in the mystery genre. This sophomore effort is sure to please.” — Village Post
“With High Chicago, Shrier cements his reputation as a fine mystery writer. I suspect and hope that he and Jonah will be around for a long time to come.” — Shlomo Schwartzberg, Canadian Jewish News
“Dialogue so sharp you could cut your tongue on it.” — Guelph Mercury
“High Chicago is tighter, tauter, and speedier than its predecessor. I am looking forward to the next American city to receive a flying visit from Jonah Geller and his crew.” — Yvonne Klein, Reviewing the Evidence
*Awarded by the Crime Writers of Canada
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