Snake Eyes — John Jay Richardson

Question: What do Memphis, the Mafia, a homeless priest, a beautiful artist, quantum physics and a cat that purrs to “Muddy Waters” have in common? Answer: Alexander Hamilton Stone. He's an ex-con, Vietnam vet, t'ai chi practitioner, and private investigator for the lower echelon attorneys of Memphis.One cold December Memphis morning Stone jogs into an alley to discover his best friend, Memphis Homicide Detective Felton Bradshaw, murdered and himself the prime suspect. And this is the high point of the day for Stone in his debut caper. Snake Eyes takes place along the serpentine banks of the Mississippi River and weaves a tapestry of humor and angst along with a fast-paced plot that is sure to capture your imagination and hold your attention all the way to its thrilling -- and surprising -- conclusion.