I had the pleasure of reading Fishman's last book, Primacy and really enjoyed. I was excited to get a copy of Cadaver Blues, because if it's anywhere near as good as Primacy, I knew I was in for a treat. But Fishman took a different path and this time, he wow'ed me.


Mindy's Uncle Gunnar is missing and the debts are escalating. When she confronts Phu Goldberg, trying to explain the situation, he likes what he sees, but not what he hears. With a bit of convincing from Mindy, Phu helps Mindy try and locate her missing uncle, but the more they investigate, the more murkier things get to be.

Phu is an eccentric character who I instantly disliked when introduced to him. A few chapters later, I loved him. The character dynamics are wonderful, but it's the hi jinx and the troubles these two, Mindy and Phu, get to and through that held me captivated. It's more complicated then just debt and as the plot twists, turns and spirals almost out of control, Fishman pulls it all back in and does it with class. Humorous, wonderful and entertaining dialogue, engaging characters, fast-paced and exciting, I really enjoyed Cadaver Blues and would recommend it to my friends and family.

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