Ducks in a Row — Joshua Cohen

Author Joshua Cohen, a retired police detective, experienced amazing cases throughout his career. One such case involved Will Sparks. By the time he turned 31, Sparks was at the top: he promoted to fire chief, he enjoyed well-earned respect and admiration from the people he served, and he cherished the time spent with his wife and their niece and nephew.Chief Sparks, though, took ever-deepening offense at the meager salary he earned at his west coast fire agency, so he increased his salary. Too bad his new bonuses were the fruit of illegal activity. Plus, he grew to suspect his administrative assistant may soon discover his criminal enterprise. More pressure came in the form of his brother-in-law, Joe Klugman, who delighted in making life miserable for Sparks. If only Will Sparks could think of a way to permanently rid himself of the people and things that threatened his happiness.This novel, inspired by true events, details the extreme steps a bright but deeply flawed man would take to preserve the life he felt he deserved. (Back cover)