The Right Stiff

In "The Right Stiff," Charlie McGinley, a struggling author of pulp detective novels, finds himself in a precarious situation as he attempts to avoid the police and a loan shark. Fleeing from L.A., he meets Ben Fox, a mysterious hitchhiker who shares a connection to Charlie's literary idol, Ernest Hemingway. Their adventure takes a dark turn when they become embroiled in a murder at a dubious cryonics lab, forcing Charlie to navigate threats from the Mob and his ex-wife while trying to save an endangered beauty queen. This engaging mystery combines humor with suspense, making it a compelling read for fans of hard-boiled whodunits.