The Sketching Detective, by Jack McCormac, is a detective novel for the twenty-first century, full of surprises, wit, and intelligence. Jack McKay, a university professor, is going to put his unlikely detective skills to use once again after solving the case of the murdered showgirl--and almost ending his marriage. This time, the doubting police chief, Fat Joe, asks for Jack's help in uncovering the murderer of Sam Campbell, a grouchy, miserly neighbor...