The Man In The White Linen Suit

“If not for David Handler, I wouldn’t be a writer. He’s one of my very favorites: a novelist whose champagne-fizzy mysteries–as winning as the madcap adventures of Carl Hiaasen, as hilarious as Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series–tickle the brain, heart, and funny bone in equal measure. (Same goes for his ghostwriter-sleuth hero, Stewart Hoag: think Sherlock Holmes meets Castle.) Love stylish, deftly plotted whodunits? Read David Handler. Love warm, witty, snort-out-loud comedy? Read David Handler. Love basset hounds? You know what to do.” - A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window“Kept me turning the pages… The plot is influenced by a range of mystery masters, from Ross Macdonald to Agatha Christie…. The Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes will help you remember the sun-crazed Hollywood excess of what now seems like an innocent time.” - Seattle Times“David Handler is the master of the sly, comedic mystery.” - Adriana Trigiani“One of my all-time favorite series…! David Handler is so good at writing one smart, funny page-turner after another that he makes it look easy.” - Harlan Coben“Kaleidoscope Eyes is Handler at his best, drawing us close to his hero and the hero’s beloved pooch, Lulu, while introducing us to some of scuzziest Hollywood characters this side of James Ellroy.” - CTNews.com“As usual, Hoagy’s narration is the bright spot in a tangle of intrigue wilder than Noel Coward ever could have imagined.” - Kirkus Reviews“Fans of light period mysteries full of famous names will be enchanted.” - Publishers Weekly“Hoagy and Lulu tickle your funny bone and touch your heart.” - Carolyn Hart“Hoagy is a thoroughly engaging amateur sleuth, as appealing to readers as he is enraging to the authorities, who can’t abide his unconventional methods. This tenth installment in the series is pure pleasure.” - Booklist (starred review)

David Handler has written eleven novels about the witty and dapper celebrity ghostwriter Stewart Hoag and his faithful, neurotic basset hound, Lulu, including the Edgar- and American Mystery Award-winning The Man Who Would Be F. Scott Fitzgerald. His other series include the Berger/Mitry franchise and two novels featuring private eye Benji Golden. David was a member of the original writing staff that created the Emmy Award-winning sitcom Kate and Allie, and has continued to write extensively for television and films on both coasts. He lives in a 200-year-old carriage house in Old Lyme, Connecticut.