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Alice White, Investigator #3
The Con Case
Daring law firm investigator Alice White enters the glamorous world of high society in 1950s New York City to take on a gang of confidence artists whose vicious leader has recruited an innocent young man and framed him for a brutal murder to insure his loyalty.
Can she beat the boss at his own game, con him out of a fortune, free the youth, and hang the leader in his own frame without getting herself, the young man, or his girlfriend killed?
Can she beat the boss at his own game, con him out of a fortune, free the youth, and hang the leader in his own frame without getting herself, the young man, or his girlfriend killed?
8 pages, Audible Audio
First published March 4, 2018
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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 13, 2021
Alice White, the lone investigator for a law firm, takes on a new assignment.... a gang of con artists led by a vicious leader.. He has recruited a young man and framed him for a murder he didn't commit to insure his loyalty.
Her task is to free the young man and prove him innocent of murder. And because she normally jumps in with both feet, she want to tackle the leader where it hurts ... his wallet. Planning on how to con the con man out of a fortune will be a bit tricky ...especially as she never seems to wait for the police.
it seems to be a free-for-all, with twists and turns around every corner. Everyone has a story, but does everyone tell the truth? It's a well written romp through the streets of the Bronx with outstanding characters. Alice is a true gem. While the story takes places in the 1950s, Alice would blend in very well in today's world. She's fearless and determined, and she loves what she does .. almost a modern Wonder Woman. Secondary characters are also solidly drawn.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this compelling mystery. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Her task is to free the young man and prove him innocent of murder. And because she normally jumps in with both feet, she want to tackle the leader where it hurts ... his wallet. Planning on how to con the con man out of a fortune will be a bit tricky ...especially as she never seems to wait for the police.
it seems to be a free-for-all, with twists and turns around every corner. Everyone has a story, but does everyone tell the truth? It's a well written romp through the streets of the Bronx with outstanding characters. Alice is a true gem. While the story takes places in the 1950s, Alice would blend in very well in today's world. She's fearless and determined, and she loves what she does .. almost a modern Wonder Woman. Secondary characters are also solidly drawn.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this compelling mystery. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
February 28, 2024
Yep, I like your writing!
I have enjoyed reading these 3 books. I hope that Dr. Marc continues to write. Sure would like to be able to get some of his books on Kindle Unlimited. I may have to wait until I can afford them otherwise.
I have enjoyed reading these 3 books. I hope that Dr. Marc continues to write. Sure would like to be able to get some of his books on Kindle Unlimited. I may have to wait until I can afford them otherwise.
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 5, 2018
The Con Case by March Hirsh is another superb adventure. Mystery, law, and suspense are displayed here. Alice White is a young woman juggling her academics and career like any other normal human being. But what makes her stand out is the way she solves crimes. She is always fighting crime with determination, strength, and intellect. It was hard not to love her. Alice just has a luring personality that brought me into her story. Marc Hirsh captivated me with his words. I was instantly lost as I followed Alice through another law/criminal case. Danger and threats are sure to follow wherever Alice went. Overall, I recommend this mystery read to all.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
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May 25, 2019I believe this is supposed to be the short story called Drama Queen's Last Dance.
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