The Piano Player — Guy Verreault

The Piano Player is the second in the Jacob Schreiber Mystery series. It all began in 1945 when Jacob Schreiber, an ex-Marine, launched his own private investigator business. From the glamour of Hollywood to the inner rumblings of the City of Angels, the big gumshoe goes about solving problems. Jacob Schreiber is tough, carries a heavy .45, but uses his brain more than his gun. Having served as a Marine in the South Pacific, Schreiber has a special relationship with homicide lieutenant Bill Jones of the LAPD. The lieutenant's brother was Jacob's commanding officer from 1942-1944. Jacob the investigator has a knack for finding clues that were overlooked. Schreiber keeps you in suspense from the beginning and solves the crime in a manner no one expects. (Sam)Spade, (Philip)Marlowe and (Mike) Hammer were the tough, no-holds-barred PIs. (Jacob)Schreiber brings a touch of honesty and respect to a trade known for its “borderline” actions.