After a drought reveals the body of her father, Madeline Ironwood enlists the help of Dash McClane, an ex Hollywood fixer turned stand up comic to help her investigate his murder. The story unfolds as a noir, mystery inspired road trip through the seedier parts of  California. Dash and Madeline end up navigating crooked cops,  Hollywood documentarians, and a coverup at a winery. Both characters are equally cynical and witty so their banter is really enjoyable. I also liked that the author did not force a romance between them just because they were in close proximity. The author did a good job balancing the darker elements with the humor from the characters. While overall, the plot isn’t anything new to the genre, I still think it was a worthwhile read.

 

Thanks to Datura, and Netgalley for this e-ARC that I chose to read and review