Author Description

Product Description Charlie Howard doesn't just write books about a career thief, he also happens to be one. In Amsterdam working on his latest novel, Charlie is approached by a mysterious American who asks him to steal two apparently worthless monkey figurines from two separate addresses on the same night. At first, he says no. Then he changes his mind. Only later, kidnapped and bound to a chair, the American very dead, and a spell in police custody behind him, does Charlie begin to realize how costly a mistake he might have made. The police think he killed the American. Others think he knows the whereabouts of the elusive third monkey. But for Charlie only three things matter. Can he clear his name? Can he get away with the haul of a lifetime? And can he solve the gaping plot hole in his latest novel? Review An impressive, very funny debut novel...featuring Charlie Howard, who is the very model of a modern master criminal.-- "News & Observer (Raleigh)" Ewan's droll, funny, noirish style, cleverly drawn central character, and great descriptions of locale will make this a popular new series.-- "Library Journal" The ease with which Ewan creates a memorable protagonist and pits him against a plausible and tricky killer will be the envy of many more established authors. The detection is first-rate, and Howard is a fresh, irreverent creation who will make readers eager for his next exploit.-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)" About the Author Chris Ewan began his crime-writing career with The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam, which was called one of the best books for grown-ups by Publishers Weekly and one of the best thrillers of the year by the London Times. The Huffington Post also named Ewan one of America's favorite British authors. He lives on the Isle of Man. Simon Vance is an award-winning actor and an AudioFile Golden Voice with over fifty Earphones Awards and