Bad Debts - Jack Irish, Bk 1 Author:Peter Temple Meet Jack Irish: some-time lawyer, part-time private eye, spare-time cabinet maker and full-time lover of strong coffee, swift horses and spirited women. — A phone message from ex-client Danny McKillop doesn't ring any bells for Jack - life is hard enough without having to dredge up old problems: his beloved football team continues to lose, t... more »he odds on his latest plunge at the racecourse seem far too long and he's still cooking for one.
But when Danny turns up dead, Jack is forced to take a walk back into his dark and dangerous past.« less
Another great read by Temple. Lots of Aussie slang but still worth it if you don't understand that. Good plot, good character development. Highly recommend.