Not my favourite Thomas Perry. But — as usual — the dialogue and dumb mistakes made by almost every character are believable.
But some of his fans consider this one of his best books.
… I loved almost every word of the book, from beginning to end — particularly the conclusion — as it is full of memorable characters, each of them infused with one or more tragic flaws, in a plot that variously places them in league and at cross-purposes with each other. …
The focal point of STRIP is arguably Claudiu “Manco” Kapak, a 60-something owner of an L.A.-area nightclub and a couple of strip bars that are collectively a cash cow for him.
The entertainment establishments are popular and provide their own independent revenue stream; their income, in turn, provides a cover for Kapak’s money-laundering services.
Kapak’s life begins to change when he is robbed in broad daylight by a masked thief. His reputation is such that he cannot permit this breach of decorum to go unpunished. …
Rick McCharles 