A Drop of the Hard Stuff
A Drop of the Hard Stuff by Lawrence Block is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on February 1, 2012, featuring 352 pages in English. This novel follows Matthew Scudder in his first year of sobriety as he confronts his past while investigating the murder of his childhood friend, Jack Ellery. The story unfolds as Scudder delves into Ellery’s Alcoholics Anonymous list of individuals he may have wronged, leading him to uncover potential motives and dangers that threaten his newfound sobriety.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of themes related to addiction and redemption within the mystery and detective genres. As Scudder navigates the complexities of his investigation, he faces not only the potential killer but also the temptation of returning to his old habits. This edition of A Drop of the Hard Stuff continues the legacy of the Matthew Scudder series, offering a blend of suspense and character-driven storytelling that engages with the darker aspects of human nature.
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“Right up there with Mr. Block’s best….A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF keeps us guessing.”–Tom Nolan, Wall Street Journal
Facing his demons in his first year of sobriety, Matthew Scudder finds himself on the trail of a killer. When Scudder’s childhood friend Jack Ellery is murdered, presumably while attempting to atone for past sins, Scudder reluctantly begins his own investigation, with just one lead: Ellery’s Alcoholics Anonymous list of people he wronged. One of them may be a killer, but that’s not necessarily Scudder’s greatest danger. Immersing himself in Ellery’s world may lead him right back to the bar stool.
In a novel widely celebrated by critics and readers, Lawrence Block circle back to how it all began, reestablishing the Matthew Scudder series as one of the pinnacles of American detective fiction.
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