Henry Carter Hull

Detectives Carella and Brown are investigating the murder of a young woman and a string of robberies committed by a man who leaves chocolate chip cookies at the scene when their lives are threatened by the man who killed Carella's father.

All at once, Fat Ollie Weeks had a truly brilliant idea... But as any real writer could tell you, that's how inspiration strikes -- with the sudden force of a violent crime. Known more for his foul mouth and short temper than his way with words, Detective Weeks has written a novel. But just as Isola is rocked by the murder of a mayoral candidate, the only copy of Ollie's manuscript is stolen -- and an all-too-real adventure begins as a thief follows...