Treachery

A quest for justice to avenge the murder of a call girl has private detective Bob Wagner conflicted in mob treachery.

At the Scottsdale Saguara Inn, a man's scheduled encounter with Laura Jenkins, a high-priced call girl, is interrupted by his untimely murder. On her way to their appointment, Laura witnesses two hit men leaving his room. Two days later, a single gunman executes her as she tries to exit her car at home. She had only shared her experience with two people: Gina Rossi and Bob Wagner. Though he did not know Laura intimately, Bob had come to care about her. His quest to avenge her death and seek justice steeps him in the mob, treachery, and danger.

Bernie Ziegner was born in 1936 and grew up in Philadelphia, PA. His early career involved work as an electronic engineer for a major defense contractor and a large communications equipment manufacturer. He lived in Arizona for over two decades. The author currently resides in Massachusetts but can often be found in Western Montana, where he rides and enjoys nature and the people. His previous novels drew upon his love and knowledge of the modern west. This is his eleventh novel to reach print, and he is already hard at work on his next story.