Interlock

by Gary Alexander

Butch Hightower agrees to steal a painting to settle a gambling debt, but while being chased by the painting's Russian owner and agents of an insurance company, he turns to his brother when he discovers that the painting is a fake.

258 pages, Hardcover

First published April 11, 2012

About the author

Nine mystery novels in three series. The tenth, ZILLIONAIRE, starring standup comic Buster Hightower, is due out in Sept. 2011. 150+ short stories, mostly to the mystery magazines. DRAGON LADY, my Vietnam novel, to Istoria Books. Travel articles to five major dailies. I'm a former MWA regional veep and teach creative writing at the Kent, WA Senior Activities Center.

According to mystery website SYKM ( http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/ ), passed away in 2020.