Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear

Attorney Matthew Hope, recovering from a near-fatal ordeal, takes on a seemingly simple copyright infringement case involving a teddy bear named Gladly. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a complex homicide investigation, with his charming yet suspicious client, Lainie Commins, as the prime suspect. Set against the backdrop of western Florida's stark social contrasts, this narrative by award-winning author Ed McBain explores the murky waters of justice, where discerning truth from deception becomes a challenging endeavor.