SUMMARY

After twenty-five years in prison for murdering a couple of cheerleaders, a quarterback, and the class president, "Hackin'" Howard Rheinhart gets discharged. His case is assigned to Schlitz-drinking, Elvis-loving social worker and pro boxer Duffy Dombrowski. Soon, local high-school VIPs start showing up dead and Howard is nowhere to be found.

Duffy throws himself into Howard's defense while juggling a few problems of his own—like a huge upcoming boxing match, a new hormonal girlfriend, the unsolicited devotion of a goofy karate kid, and the ongoing misadventures of Allah-King, Duffy's Muslim basset hound.

REVIEWS

"There's nothing technical about the terrific knock out that Tom Schreck Delivers to readers in his latest novel, TKO. It'll put you down for the count with laughter. Whether he's discoursing on his disastrous love life, his nightmare of a job, his escapades in the ring, or the mystery that comes knocking at his door, Duffy Dombrowski will have you in stitches. Tom Schreck is a contender for funniest author working in the crime genre today."

--William Kent Krueger, Anthony-award nominated author of COPPER RIVER

"TKO is fast-paced, authentic, and funny as hell. Tom Schreck delivers the grit and spit, blood and bruises of the fight game with rollicking good humor and real compassion for the underdogs among us. Social worker and journeyman boxer Duffy Dombrowski is a workingman's hero, and I want him in my corner!"

--Sean Chercover, author of TRIGGER CITY and BIG CITY,BAD BLOOD

PUBLICITY REVIEWS

"Refreshingly iconoclastic."

--Kirkus Reviews

"Duff is a man of honor... and this sequel is worthy of Schreck’s first book. If you are looking for a fun, fast summer read, look no further."

--Capital Region Living Magazine

"TKO starts with a one-two punch and doesn’t let up until everyone is down for the count.  No holds barred, insightful characterization makes this series a stand-out."

--The Mystery Reader

"Fresh, intense, and funny."

--Publishers Weekly