Bad Things Happen

A man named David Loogan seeks to leave his violent past behind and start anew in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but his life becomes complicated when he's involved with the wife of a publishing house owner who soon dies under mysterious circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, detective Elizabeth Waishkey faces the challenge of uncovering whether Loogan is a killer or an unwitting participant, with a series of murders linked to stories published in a mystery magazine. The novel is praised for its wit, sophistication, and suspenseful storytelling, appealing to fans of legal and psychological thrillers.