Hot Metal Hobo
Hot Metal Hobo by David Chadwick, published by Troubador Publishing Ltd on February 28, 2025, is a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of Washington DC’s political landscape. This 368-page book follows crime reporter Wat Tyler as he navigates a complex web of murder and intrigue after the shocking deaths of his friend Johnny Tedstone and Pentagon official Keith Zetchik on the same night. As Tyler grapples with the implications of these events, he finds himself drawn into a world of betrayal and dark secrets, particularly involving General Joseph “Holy Joe” Tedstone, the prime suspect and Johnny’s father.
Readers will find a suspenseful exploration of the connections between past and present, as Tyler’s investigation reveals the fraught history between Holy Joe and Zetchik, rooted in their shared experiences during the Vietnam War. The narrative deepens with the introduction of Kim Lamb, a CIA double agent who complicates Tyler’s quest for truth. As he confronts his own demons and the chilling realities of espionage, the story delves into themes of mystery and political intrigue, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.
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Why did a US general kill his own son, then shoot a Pentagon rival? And who mailed the murder weapon to reporter Wat Tyler?
June,1976: Crime reporter Wat Tyler is plunged into Washington DC’s political shark-tank when his pal Johnny Tedstone and Pentagon big-shot Keith Zetchik are murdered on the same night, in the same neighbourhood.
The prime suspect is General Joseph “Holy Joe” Tedstone – Johnny’s dad and Zetchik’s bitter rival.
Still worse, Johnny had told Tyler the previous evening that his dad was planning the double murder. However, Tyler ignored the prediction because Johnny was drunk and stoned.
Filled with self-recrimination, Tyler – a Special Forces veteran – discovers Holy Joe and Zetchik served together as friends in Vietnam but became implacable enemies over war crime allegations.
Tyler’s investigation takes on an even darker significance when he encounters Kim Lamb, a CIA double agent who is also probing the Tedstone-Zetchik incident.
She reminds Tyler of a young spy killed in Saigon when an undercover operation went badly wrong. And he must defeat his own demons to untangle ominous links between then and now.
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