Bright Futures, Stuart M. Kaminsky
Bright Futures, Stuart M. Kaminsky
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Bright Futures
A Lew Fonesca Mystery

Author: Stuart M. Kaminsky

Narrator: Michael McConnohie

Unabridged: 8 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2009

Synopsis

Lovable everyman Lew Fonesca, the Man Who Makes Things Work in Sarasota, is once again faced with cases that try his patience and test his sanity. A local curmudgeon who has been campaigning to end state-sponsored school funding is brutally killed. A recent graduate of a public high school for the gifted is arrested for the crime and turns to Lew for help. A semiretired and much beloved singer of children's songs is being anonymously pushed to leave Sarasota, threatened with exposure as a sexual predator. It is up to Lew to uncover the blackmailer and determine whether there is any truth to the accusation. Lew has decided that life is worth more than just going through the motions. But will the good life that Lew so richly deserves elude him as he uncovers some very sad truths? His final choice: do the right thing and see his happiness evaporate … or betray a trust and stay happy....

About Stuart M. Kaminsky

Stuart M. Kaminsky (1934–2009) was one of the most prolific crime fiction authors of the last four decades. He wrote twenty-four novels starring the detective Toby Peters, whom he described as “the anti–Philip Marlowe.” In 1981’s Death of a Dissident, he debuted Moscow police detective Porfiry Rostnikov, whose stories were praised for their accurate depiction of Soviet life. His other two series starred Abe Lieberman, a hardened Chicago cop, and Lew Fonesca, a process server.

About Michael McConnohie

Michael McConnohie is an acclaimed film, television, and voice actor. His credits include a wide variety of anime series, audiobooks, cartoons, films, and video games.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary on February 06, 2009

I rated this book more as a rating of the author. I just started reading it after having gone to Stuart's book release party at Sarasota News & Books. It was a very fun event where I had the opportunity to talk to him as he was signing several copies of the book for us. He is a very interesting auth......more

Goodreads review by Cathy on July 20, 2014

This is my second Lew Fonesca and I do enjoy the tormented investigator for a law firm, especially because it's set in Sarasota. This one though just wasn't up to par so wish I had chosen another. I'm not finished with Lew and I do like Kaminsky's writing but this was just a so-so storyline. I could......more

Goodreads review by Kerry on March 19, 2009

Not as good as a Porfiry Petrovich book, but a good read. His characters are indeed "characters" Kaminsky is one of my favorite authors.......more

Goodreads review by Mike on July 18, 2014

My first Stuart Kaminsky book. I thought it was good, but not great. I have books on order from his other series on order from the library. I think I needed to read this series in order to get a better understanding of Lee Fonesca' s character.......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on March 17, 2009

It's nice to have another Lew Fonesca book, though this one's stretches credulity a bit. Still prefer the Abe Lieberman series, though I like some of the regulars in this one.......more

Quotes

“A wonderful excursion into a strange world that ends all too soon.” AudioFile

“Kaminsky provides enough twists and turns to keep most readers guessing, but the books power comes from the compelling portrayal of Fonseca, who still suffers emotionally from his wife's death, but continues to strive to move forward.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Kaminsky sees goodness in the oddest characters, which is why Lew is still alive, and why we're still reading.” New York Times

“A nice juggling act—of crime, humor and sentiment.” Washington Post

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