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Umbrella Man (Paperback)

by Doug J. Swanson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: No Exit Press (28 Feb 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1901982769
  • ISBN-13: 978-1901982763
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,734,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Jack Flippo is drawn into a mess of conspiracy theories when he discovers a few frames of black and white film that just might show a second gunman firing at President Kennedy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Humorous Flippo tale, 23 Jun 1999
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This review is from: Umbrella Man (Hardcover)
All Dallas private investigator Jack Flippo wants is a chance to return to practicing law. However, as is his norm, when the opportunity arises for the former Assistant district Attorney to return to law, he fumbles it and soon is back working as a sleuth for a bunch of losers.

Frustrated with life and himself as a screw-up, Jack accepts a mangy client interested in attaining the DuFrain film. Rumor has it that the black and white film proves that a second person, THE UMBRELLA MAN, was an active player in the Kennedy assassination. To obtain the film, Jack must confront a homicidal friend who will kill to make a buck and a dying retired killer who will gladly come out of retirement to kill for a buck.

Anyone who enjoys an antihero loser as their sleuth will flip over Jack Flippo, who has flopped more than Fosbury. In his fourth outing, Jack remains a dreamboat of a dud who cannot do anything right. Though the support case never quite grips the audience, the story line of UMBRELLA MAN is entertaining and fun to read due to Jack who was burned when he jumped the candlestick. Doug Swanson continues to write humorous tales that fans will fully enjoy.

Harriet Klausner

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and funny., 25 Jul 1999
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This review is from: Umbrella Man (Hardcover)
This one kept me up late, laughing and turning pages. It's full of dead-on dialog, and plenty of twists, turns and surprises. I hadn't read Swanson before, but now I'm a fan.
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