Heckler: A Biff Kincaid mystery

by Dan Barton

Hollywood stand-up comedian turned amateur sleuth Biff Kincaid is called at the last-minute to headline a comedy club at a Las Vegas casino. He’s thinking big laughs and good times as he boards a plane to Sin City. He has no idea that the real gig won’t be just headlining a showroom—it’s solving a murder.It turns out he’s filling in for his friend and fellow comic Tiger Moore. Tiger was stabbed by a mysterious masked killer who left a message written on the wall, one that sends chills down the spine of every GET OFF THE STAGE, it reads. YOU SUCK.The Heckler has claimed his first victim.Biff follows the trail of clues that lead to Louie Baxter, network television newest sitcom star--and hardest-living party boy. He tells Biff the Heckler could be a novice comedian beaten half to death by a hostile audience after a hellish gig out in the sticks. Louie had given the man up for dead, but if he’s back then he want revenge on the other comedians on the bill who stood by while he was crippled for life. Louie was one of them, and now fears for his life.With the future of TV’s biggest comedy hit on the line, Louie hires Biff to find out just who the Heckler is and how to stop him. Biff follows the clues left by a mix of mob justice, a corrupt country sheriff, tabloid headlines, and the deadly family secret that guards the Heckler’s true identity.HECKLER is the latest mystery from author Dan Barton, a veteran of the Hollywood comedy scene himself. Biff Kincaid was introduced in his debut adventure KILLER MATERIAL and follow-up novella DUMMY.Read the book that has already earned literary “A solid sequel to Killer Material.” Library Journal“Fans of mysteries set in the entertainment industry won't want to miss Biff Kincaid.” Booklist“Barton skillfully blends crisp dialogue, deft punch lines and convincing action.” Cahners Business JournalBe sure to visit Dan Barton’s author page and official website at DanBartonBooks.com

341 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 11, 2021