Midnight Ink - Product Detail

SUMMARY

Comedian Channing Hayes survived a tragic auto accident that claimed the life of his fiancée, Lauren. Physically and emotionally scarred, he’s put his performing career on hold, resigned to getting laughs vicariously as co-owner of The Last Laff Comedy Club. There, he instructs Lauren’s sister Heather in the fine art of stand-up.

When Heather skips out on her set during the club’s comedy showcase, Channing searches for his AWOL protégée. Then Heather’s ex-lovers start turning up dead—and Channing must fight to keep Heather from being the next hit in this deadly line-up.

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REVIEWS

"Orloff generates considerable suspense en route to a conclusion most readers won't see coming... a winner."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Entertaining...Orloff does a great job of evoking smalltime, struggling comedy clubs."
—Publishers Weekly

"Gritty and full of surprises, this is a fascinating glimpse into the world of stand-up comedy; it’s definitely worth a read. Four stars"
—RT Book Reviews

"Well plotted, great characters, and a promising beginning to a new series."
—Suspense Magazine

"An entertaining debut with a diverse array of engaging characters."
—Mystery Scene

"A fun book with a traditional feel, but also a page turner. More please."
—Crimespree

"Until I read Killer Routine, the only criminal thing I'd seen at a comedy club is what they charge for the girly drinks I order. If I had one of those girly drinks right now, I'd raise my glass to Alan Orloff for creating a wildly entertaining page-turner."
—David Bickel, author of Creeposity and TV Writer/Producer of "The King of Queens"

"You won't die laughing from Killer Routine, but you'll be seriously swept up in the story as author Orloff turns family tragedy into triumph."
—Reed Farrel Coleman, three-time Shamus Award-winning author of Innocent Monster