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Alice White, Investigator #2
Hard Case
In 1956 New York City, a year after Alice White’s first investigation, she becomes entangled in her Bronx neighbor's troubles. A United States customs inspector at the Port of New York, he has fallen into the grasp of the vicious dockworkers' boss.
As Alice attempts to free him, the power struggle created by the post-World War II wave of Italian immigration into the predominantly Irish run West Side imperils both. Can Alice save him? If she fails both may die.
As Alice attempts to free him, the power struggle created by the post-World War II wave of Italian immigration into the predominantly Irish run West Side imperils both. Can Alice save him? If she fails both may die.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 13, 2015
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About the author
Marc Hirsch
8 books19 followersMarc Hirsch was born in July of 1945 in New York City; raised in the Bronx on the Grand Concourse and 205th Street, coincidentally the home of his fictional heroine Alice White. He attended the Bronx High School of Science & graduated Boston University School of Medicine in 1969. November of 1969 he was asked to attend the American Indians of all tribes who had taken over the abandoned island of Alcatraz as a protest. Marc moved to a small island off the coast of British Columbia, Lasqueti, On it he read used paperback murder mysteries by authors like Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler at night by kerosene lamp, developing a lifelong love of the genre. He also delivered a beautiful baby now in her 40’s and a mother herself.
Dr. Hirsch has a second degree black belt in Soo Bahk Do, a Korean martial art. He is also a recovering alcoholic.
In 2011 he retired from hospitalist work in Kentucky and began as a volunteer at a local free clinic.
In 2012 he published the first edition of his first book, The Case. In 2014 he contracted with a small publishing company, Books, Authors and Artists, to re-edit and republish The Case, market the screenplay of The Case and publish his sequel to The Case, which he has named Hard Case.
Dr. Hirsch has a second degree black belt in Soo Bahk Do, a Korean martial art. He is also a recovering alcoholic.
In 2011 he retired from hospitalist work in Kentucky and began as a volunteer at a local free clinic.
In 2012 he published the first edition of his first book, The Case. In 2014 he contracted with a small publishing company, Books, Authors and Artists, to re-edit and republish The Case, market the screenplay of The Case and publish his sequel to The Case, which he has named Hard Case.
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October 12, 2021
It's 1956 in New York and Alice White is having to make some life-altering decisions.
But for the moment, she's enjoying spending some time outdoors visiting with the neighbors. One of her neighbors is afraid for her husband. He's a US Customs Inspector who has fallen prey to some corrupt dock workers due to some nefarious blackmailing.
When she tries to help, what happens is a power struggle between Italian immigrants and Irish run West Side.
Alice is a terrific character. A woman of the 50s who would fit quite well in our world today. working as an investigator for a law corporation, she attends law school in the evenings. She's tough.. she's plucky and will help anyone that she possibly can. However, this case may be her last, as those who want to keep their secrets set their target square on her shoulders.
The mystery and suspense are full of twists and turns leading to a satisfying conclusion. Although 2nd in the series, this is easily read as a stand alone.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this mystery. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
But for the moment, she's enjoying spending some time outdoors visiting with the neighbors. One of her neighbors is afraid for her husband. He's a US Customs Inspector who has fallen prey to some corrupt dock workers due to some nefarious blackmailing.
When she tries to help, what happens is a power struggle between Italian immigrants and Irish run West Side.
Alice is a terrific character. A woman of the 50s who would fit quite well in our world today. working as an investigator for a law corporation, she attends law school in the evenings. She's tough.. she's plucky and will help anyone that she possibly can. However, this case may be her last, as those who want to keep their secrets set their target square on her shoulders.
The mystery and suspense are full of twists and turns leading to a satisfying conclusion. Although 2nd in the series, this is easily read as a stand alone.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this mystery. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
June 20, 2023
Highly accurate story as an investigator myself! Fun to read, especially via audio book. I didn't want to stop listening.
December 16, 2015
Marc Hirsch has done it again. His second novel, Hard Case, once again features Alice White. Alice White is a tough as nails protagonist, that will capture readers' attention quickly. Her work ethic and attitude make this story enjoyable as well as the characters she helps out and meets along the way. A modern woman who goes all out investigating different cases. Alice wins respect from others easily. Then there's Jim, her lover. I love how he repsects Alice for being who she is and respects what she does and still loves her. As for the investigation, readers will have to snatch a copy for details. Just know that the interesting characters and perfect plot makes for one spectacular read. Marc Hirsch definitely knows how to lure his readers in and leaves them wondering what new adventure Alice will take on next. The mystery and suspense is enough to keep readers turning the pages. Overall, I highly recommend reading Hard Case to readers everywhere.
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