From the author of the acclaimed Reed Ferguson mystery series!Reed Ferguson returns in another page-turner mystery set in the world of professional baseball.When Charlie Preston, second baseman for the Colorado Rockies, is suspected of murdering his best friend, Pete Westhaven, he turns to Denver private investigator Reed Ferguson for help. Reed believes in Charlie's innocence, so he takes the case. But as Reed digs into the murder victim's past, he quickly finds himself ensnared in the clandestine underworld of illegal steroids. As the lists of suspects grows, Reed battles not only to solve the crime, but also to save the person he loves most.All of Reed's pals are back in this humorous tale with a clever homage to film noir.Great for fans who love a fast-paced, humorous read, without a lot of swearing or sex.It all starts with THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN IN THE MOVIES:A wannabe private eye with a love of film noir and detective fiction.A rich, attractive femme fatale.A missing husband.A rollicking ride to a dark and daring ending.Reed Ferguson's first case is a daring adventure, complete with a dose of film noir, and a lot of humor. With a great supporting cast of the Goofball Brothers, Reed's not too bright neighbors, and Cal, Reed's computer geek friend, This Doesn't Happen In The Movies is detective noir at its best. Follow Reed as he solves crime akin to his cinematic hero, Humphrey Bogart.Great for fans who love a fast-paced, humorous read, without a lot of swearing or sex.More Great Reviews of this private investigator series:Kirkus Reviews:The promising kickoff to Pawlish's comic mystery series, starring far-from-perfect PI Reed Ferguson. Pawlish earns high marks for plot construction, with twists and turns naturally unfolding as Ferguson, inexperienced but not incapable, feels his way through the case. A good-humored mystery series worth following.5 star review:Oh how I've missed the Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe characters that saw me with a flashlight in the dead of night flipping pages to see what happened next. Thank you Ms. Pawlish for bringing back to life this long-lost art of the detective battling against all odds and getting to the bottom of things.Maureen with zencherry book reviewsThe Reed Ferguson mystery series:* Book 1: This Doesn't Happen In The Movies* Book 2: Reel Estate Rip-off* Book 3: The Maltese Felon* Book 4: Farewell, My Deuce* Book 5: Out Of The Past* Book 6: Torch Scene* Book 7: The Lady Who Sang High* Book 8: Sweet Smell Of Sucrets* Book 9: The Third Fan* short story: Elvis And The Sports Card CheatCategories:- Mystery Series- Private Investigator Series- Private Eye- Crime Series- Private Detective- Pulp- Humor- Comedy