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Ed Eagle has problems.

On the morning of his fiftieth birthday, as he is about to open his elegant new law offices, Eagle learns that he is in the sort of trouble usually reserved for his unluckiest of clients. Quickly marshaling his resources, which include two private detectives, an accused murderer, and an ace ex-IRS agent, he begins a campaign to save his law practice, his wealth, his reputation and his self respect from the astonishing machinations of the person closest to him.

The action takes Eagle’s team across the Southwest through the lush southern California world of the very, VERY wealthy with the delights of exclusive spas with everything from copper sconces to Swedish masseuses; to the US – Mexico border, and it’s ever-present dangers and deep into the parts of Mexico where no one can be trusted, least of all the police — always pitted against a wily and completely ruthless adversary.

Barely managing to escape being murdered on several occasions, Eagle turns the tables on his adversary in a way that’s sure to make you cheer for him.

Short Straw by Stuart Woods
published by GP Putnam and Sons 2006
ISBN: 0-399-15368-3