Although I have read Ed Gorman's blog for a couple of years, the Sam McCain mystery, "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" is the first novel his I've had the opportunity to read. Written in the popular detective noir, it was an enjoyable read with twists and turns that leads the reader all over the board as to "who done it" and pulls it all effectively together for the surprise ending.
Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the international situation of the time adds to the tension of the story--or maybe it just me having been really scared senseless as a child living through that moment in history.
Strongly recommend this novel, which has also left me hungry to explore other detective "who done its."
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