Pretty Girl Gone, David Housewright
Pretty Girl Gone, David Housewright
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Pretty Girl Gone

Author: David Housewright

Narrator: Brent Hinkley

Unabridged: 7 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/12/2020


Synopsis

Rushmore “Mac” McKenzie has a lot of old girlfriends, but only one went on to marry the current governor of the state of Minnesota. And only one is calling him with a desperate request to meet in secret. First Lady Lindsay Barrett is carrying an anonymous e-mail that contains the makings of an ugly rumor about her husband, the man about to run for higher office—perhaps even the highest office. Someone says they have evidence that Jack Barrett killed his high school sweetheart. Lindsay says it’s an outright lie, but the truth lies buried decades in the past in the small town where the governor grew up.Of course, Mac, who’s richer than he needs to be and always has plenty of time on his hands, is in the business of handling such matters for his friends. So he packs up and drives straight into the governor’s past with the brilliantly conceived plan to poke around and see if he can stir up a little information. He’s soon got goons of all sorts poking him back, including a nasty little group of political movers and shakers who aren’t above kidnapping and murder to protect their interests. It’s clear that his little plan has stirred up nothing but trouble.With no choice but to stick to it, he continues shifting through a complex web of interlocking secrets and lies, some decades old and some rooted violently in the present day. It’s up to Mac to sort truth from untruth before a vicious rumor becomes a political nightmare—or worse, before the “outright lie” is proved a solid, irrefutable fact.

About David Housewright

David Housewright is the author of mystery and detective novels, including the Holland Taylor series and the PI McKenzie mysteries. He has won the Edgar Award and is the three-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award for his crime fiction. He is a past president of the Private Eye Writers of America.

About Brent Hinkley

Brent Hinkley was born on April 12, 1962 in East Boston, Massachusetts. He is an actor, known for The Silence of the Lambs, Ed Wood, and Falling Down.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jill

Another story set in Mn. McKenzie is trying to find out information about a cold murder case that may involve the MN governor. I did enjoy the book, but because I had to pick it up at odd times I sometimes couldn't remember who was who!! McKenzie had me wondering if he would be able to make it to th......more

Goodreads review by Sherry

Former St. Paul, MN, cop RUSHMORE McKENZIE, "MAC," is retired, “filthy” rich, and bored. (Read first novel to learn how he got rich and how he got his name.) He's a nice, generous, do-gooder but also a rough, tough guy who takes no crap off anyone. He's also sentimal and romantic, and a art and musi......more

Goodreads review by Beth

I do love this series and I love Mac, but I got a little bit annoyed with him this time. For one thing, he needs to make up his mind about his love life—he’s in a great relationship, yet he fools around and risks it all. He needs to grow up a bit, I think. And another thing he needs to do is start r......more


Quotes

“Housewright’s unapologetically flawed hero charms, while the clean plot lines, palpable Minnesota winter, and understated humor make this a good, satisfying read.” Publishers Weekly