Jack Tagger is a veteran investigative journalist demoted to writing obituaries for a Florida newspaper after a public confrontation with his corporate boss. When James Stomarti, the former lead singer of a cult-favorite rock band, dies in a suspicious diving accident, Tagger suspects foul play rather than simple misfortune. His investigation leads him through a landscape of greedy record executives, grieving widows, and hitmen. Tagger balances his professional cynicism with his own obsessive fear of death as he tracks down the missing components of the singer’s final, unreleased album.
This story appeals to fans of satirical mysteries and readers interested in the internal politics of declining newsrooms. It suits those who appreciate sharp humor directed at corporate greed and the commercialization of the music industry. Readers walk away with a cynical perspective on the death of local journalism and the mechanics of celebrity estates. It functions as both a fast-paced detective story and a commentary on how age and professional integrity intersect in a world driven by profit margins.
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
