Adam Slade: 3 books

Frank Peterson, city-block renowned phony private eye, is pulled into track down a serial killer who decapitates her victims after sex. He can't decide which is more disturbing; the crime scene photos, or the local cafe's attempt at a BLT. (Short story number one in the Gumshoe Casefiles series)

Half-assed PI, Frank Peterson, is on the case of a missing pair of statuettes, stolen from a corrupt politician (who knew such a thing existed?). He doesn't like art, especially when it's made of ivory, but he's all for pay-checks. Ideally big ones, with zeros on the end. Crap cars don't pay for themselves. (Short story number two in the Gumshoe Casefiles series.)

The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing...