Tony Bravo had his P.I. license revoked when he went to jail for misdemeanor vandalism. Behind bars, he studied for a real estate license. On the outside, he passed the test. Now he lives in his car and has to earn $40,000 in 45 days to keep his daughter from being adopted by her conniving grandmother. Bravo believes that the sale of a real estate listing in Newport Beach is his ticket. But on the way he must solve the country's largest bank heist and a murder--conditions they don't cover in real estate school.
The Dead Listing is another fast paced mystery adventure from the talented hands of Burt Golden. Once again he embellishes a profession he knows more than a little about crafting a murder mystery with more than superficial depth. Resurrecting a second mystery to layer upon the first and provide the protagonist an added motivation to see matters to a conclusion.
Some of the background of our 'hero' may seem to be hitting a man when he is already down. But these tribulations propel the pace of the book, and for our lead to some quick thinking and action.
There are enough clues to aid the reader sleuth through to their own guess work, and an evenings enjoyment should be had by all who take the Dead Listing and have a look-see.