Last Ditch
Author: G.M. Ford
P. I. Leo Waterman’s late father was once one of the region’s most powerful and colourful political characters. But just how seriously Waterman senior transgressed during his time on earth comes into question when one of “the Boys” – Leo’s “residentially challenged” barfly allies – digs up a human skeleton in Dad’s backyward.The remains that remain belong to “Wild Bill” Wa….Read More
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