The Red Fez

by Leopold McGinnis

In 1936 Algiers, a valuable artifact goes missing from a French archeological site and seemingly nobody knows where it has gone. Pierre Rensard, Chief of Police, is suddenly charged with recouping the item in a realm of moral ambiguity where everyone feels entitled to the ill-gotten gains. Enter the usual - Savid, propreitor of THE local underground gambling establishment - Sylvia Longshot, gun trader & supposed husband-murderer - Afiz, Sylvia's crooked - literally! – lover - Habibi, the most cunning of the career criminals in Algiers With France breathing down his neck, choking off the borders and sending troops to 'aid' him in his investigation, Pierre has as little time to sort this thing out as the prime suspect has to sell it. And all this is just before the entire city becomes swamped with crates of grapefruit... A Fully Illustrated Novella

84 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2005

About the author

Leopold McGinnis doesn't know much about art, but he knows what he likes. Unfortunately, it's usually not the same thing everyone else likes, so he's just had to make his own. This includes three novels, The Red Fez, Game Quest, and Bad Attitude, and a collection of poetry, Poetaster.

In his spare time Leopold roams across the postapocalyptic literary landscape in search of beating hearts as the founding editor of Red Fez Publications, the online aftermath of a bout of unemployment, rejection-induced literary cynicism, and an inexplicable optimism for artistic change. Born and raised in Calgary, he has lived just about everywhere, including Toronto, where he currently resides.

For more information on McGinnis and his books, visit the following websites:
www.leopoldmcginnis.com
www.youtube.com/reotord
www.redfez.net
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