Components of Murder
is a biography of Gene McLain, yet it is cleverly written in the form of a
novel.
As Blondie tells her husband, Gene McLain, “You are the
best.” Nicknamed ‘Bulldog,’ Gene is an
investigative reporter who takes his job seriously. He works for the Arizona
Reporter in Phoenix, Arizona and is relentless when investigating homicides.
Besides writing for the newspaper, he carries a gun acting much like a cop.
These are the days before technology, so Gene relies on his street sources for
information.
There are always crimes to solve, but the one that
challenges Gene is the senseless murders of two men. He can’t let this one go
until it’s solved - the killer thinks he’s committed the perfect crime. It’s a
captivating read as we get to see Gene prove the killer wrong.
Robert M. Cawley invites his readers to walk in two pair of Gene
McLain’s shoes, his work shoes and his family shoes. We get to experience the
mind of a genius at work while Gene connects the dots where others cannot.
Walking in his family shoes is similar to reading a love story. His beautiful
wife Blondie, and two great kids, are a constant source of strength and stability
for Gene. I think McLain would agree that without his family, he would not be
at the top of his game.
There’s nothing better than reading a good book about a true
person – Gene McLain being the best in his field.
The cover of Components
of Murder is so apropos – the blood soaked Saguaro.
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