The Word Is Murder

This book reads like a modern day Sherlock or Agatha Christie book.  The author wonderfully builds a Hastings/Perot or Watson/Sherlock relationship between the main characters: a show business writer and a tough as nails former police detective turned private eye.  The book begins with a great hook: a woman goes into a funeral home to organize her own funeral.  Less than 6 hours later, she is murdered in her own home.  The police hire the PI to help them with the investigation.  In an attempt to make some money, the PI convinces the show business writer to accompany him during his investigation so that he can write a book about the case.  Love the character and world building of this book.  I'm looking forward to reading more novels by this author.